The English interior is considered a model of good taste, and remains a symbol of aristocracy, remaining fidelity to traditions. You always distinguish such an interior in the abundance of high -quality decoration made of wood and textiles, massive furniture and unchanged fireplace. The fireplace is the heart of Britain, the hearth is the center of the family and at home.
Traditionally, the British have a large mirror in a carved frame or paintings over the fireplace. Perhaps you will understand their tastes by attending English courses. Although English went far beyond the borders of the UK, so in modern conditions it is simply necessary to know it.
The cast -iron firebox, as a rule, shallow, closes with a fireplace screen, there are accessories and woodcuts nearby. For the design of walls in the old English style, dense wallpaper with geometric or plant motifs, as well as decoration with wooden panels made of valuable breeds, are most often used. Luxury, respectability – the main characteristics of the English interior, so you should not save when choosing furniture. It should be made of array, most often used red tree, moraine oak, nut or kis.
In addition, furniture in the English style differ in special sophistication: curly legs, cornices, artificial carving and inlay. Fabrics will help to achieve impressive decorative effects in the English style: velvet, brocade, tapeen, taffeta and silk are widely used, and decor elements, like pillows on the seats of sofas and sofas, carpets and plaids, are an unchanged attribute. Curtains in the classic English style consist of 3 parts: dense curtains, tulle and lambrequin.
One of the interesting decorative techniques in the English style is the so -called box effect, when one drawing is used for wallpaper and fabric and thereby the interior closes and closes, forming a single cozy box. Mandatory decor elements are paintings and engravings, watches and mirrors, porcelain and silver products. Anything can be used, but not modern halogen lamps. Ideal lampshades, table lamps and crystal chandeliers, giving scattered and soft light are ideal.
