English style wallpaper: varieties, design, patterns and color combinations.

Features of wall decoration in the English style

The most common finishing material for walls in the English style is wallpaper. There is also a combined design solution – dividing the wall into two parts by height. In this case, the lower part is decorated with natural wood panels, and the upper part is pasted over with wallpaper. This feature of wall decoration makes the “Victorian” style recognizable and a little prim.

Today, the following types of wallpaper for walls can be found on the finishing materials market:

• paper;
• non-woven;
• vinyl;
• textile.

Types of wallpaper

Each type has its own characteristic features.

Paper

Paper wallpaper has a number of advantages over other types. The material of the canvas is environmentally friendly with obvious air permeability, which in turn has a good effect on the microclimate of the room.

Non-woven

Non-woven wallpaper is characterized by wear resistance and durability. The canvas consists of two layers: the first is non-woven, and the second can be paper, textile or vinyl. It is the non-woven layer that is responsible for the durability of the coating, and the subsequent one is for the aesthetics!

The photo shows a bedroom with wallpaper in a small floral pattern.

Vinyl

Vinyl wallpaper, like non-woven wallpaper, consists of two layers – the top vinyl (or polyvinyl chloride), and the bottom (adjacent to the wall) – non-woven or paper. Due to the thickness of the canvas, the illusion of volume and depth is created in the room. Using this property, manufacturers combine the texture with various textures for wood, fabric, stone, rattan or decorative plaster, which makes the surface not inferior to natural materials.

Vinyl fabric is durable, resistant to moisture and mechanical damage. The coating is suitable for use in rooms where frequent wet cleaning is required.

Textile

Textile wallpaper in the English style came from the interiors of past centuries. However, they continue to be in demand today, because consist of environmentally friendly materials – linen, silk, viscose, cotton or felt. This type consists of two layers – the first (closer to the wall) is based on paper or non-woven fabric, and the second is decorative, determines the aesthetics of the space as a whole.

Photos in the interior of the rooms

Characteristic prints and ornaments of canvases in the English style are visible in living spaces.

Office

The British trend is often found in offices. Wallpaper in muted tones in a cage and stripe looks quite attractive here. In combination with furniture made of rare wood species and antiques, wall coverings with these patterns make the space respectable.

The photo shows a prim study with English-style checkered wallpaper.

Children’s room

In the children’s room, a win-win option is paper wallpaper in the English style. The market offers a wide range of designs with floral motifs, patterns, stripes and checks, which will make the nursery unique. For teenage girls, a floral theme is appropriate, and for boys – English Burberry check or stripes. These prints last a long time and do not lose their relevance for a long time.

The photo shows combined wallpaper in English style.

Bedroom

Wallpaper with floral motifs in English style will complement the decor in the bedroom well. If you choose stripes, it is advisable to use them in pastel colors, then the space will gain peace and tranquility.

Kitchen

Non-woven wallpaper in the English style is suitable for the kitchen, as it absorbs moisture and odor the least, and is also easy to maintain. For the walls, you can use a covering with plant ornaments and geometry. For small kitchens, the best option would be plain wallpaper or wallpaper with a small pattern (flowers, polka dots, etc.).

The photo shows floral wallpaper motifs in the kitchen interior.

Living room

In the living room, you should opt for wallpaper with a pattern (diamonds) or an ornament – plant, floral or heraldic. The classic choice is a strip, which can be either plain or colored. Also, do not forget about the visual effect that lines give. So, when they are arranged vertically on the walls, the room visually increases in height, and when arranged horizontally, in width.

Hallway

Muted wall colors, geometry, and an intricate pattern make the hallway spectacular! However, the room can also be in light colors. Then plain English-style wallpaper with a pleasant pastel palette will come to the rescue.

Design and patterns

Wallpaper in the English style has a number of key design features.

Flowers

The variations of the designs on the canvases are borrowed from floristry. Ornate vegetation, tree branches, buds of the most beautiful flowers in the world are applied to the canvases in the English style. However, the most common flowers are roses.

The photo shows a living room using wallpaper with a floral pattern.

Birds

The presence of birds on the walls enlivens the space, making it welcoming. Wallpaper with living nature in a child’s room will not leave its little owner indifferent.

Stripe

Stripe can be self-sufficient in space, and also serve as a companion for other patterns, such as flowers. Wallpapering options can be varied and completely non-standard.

The photo shows a combination of a pattern with a floral print and a stripe.

Cage

Various variations of the cage will help make the space cozy and stylish.

The photo shows a living room with checkered wallpaper.

Heraldry

Wall covering with an English heraldry print gives the interior severity and stylistic direction.

Under a tapestry

Wallpaper in the English style under a tapestry gives the space a thematic plot.

The photo shows a tapestry-like covering. Common plots of the drawing: human life, hunting, animals and birds.

Color scheme

We can highlight the main colors that are commonly found in interiors with an English style.

Blue

Blue color makes the room rich and luxurious. The contrasting snow-white stucco molding serves as a wonderful addition.

The photo shows the interior of a cozy living room with blue wallpaper.

Green

The green color of the canvases in the English style gives the space peace and quiet. A good addition is solid wooden furniture. The combination of green and wood colors makes the interior self-sufficient.

Red

Red in its pure form can be aggressive, so it should be brought closer to terracotta shades.

Beige

Furniture in noble, dark brown colors will look great against a beige background. At the same time, light walls make the space airy and light.

The photo shows a living room with English-style wallpaper. Fireplace area.

Brown

Rich brown, like blue, combines interestingly with white elements (for example, plaster moldings). Fills the room with depth and mystery.

Wallpaper combinations

English-style wallpaper goes well with thick curtains, crystal chandeliers, a fireplace, antique interior items and, of course, leather furniture.

Furniture

Furniture made of mahogany, walnut and oak, decorated with carvings, is a good complement to wallpaper. Expensive fabrics, both plain and patterned, are used in the finishing of upholstered furniture. Velvet, velvet, flock, and leather are the most popular types for upholstery of sofas and armchairs. The shape of the furniture is also noteworthy, with its characteristic features – rounded armrests, Capitonné stitching, massive legs, and expensive drapery.

The photo shows a leather Chesterfield sofa in the English style.

Curtains

Self-sufficient curtains made of brocade, thick silk, tapestry, velvet, and rep are also used in the drapery of the windows. It is worth noting that modern manufacturers of finishing materials have collections in which fabric and wallpaper have a common pattern. This allows you to combine wall decoration and drapery into a single decorative ensemble. Stripes, natural patterns, and checks are the most common patterns in curtains and good companions for wall coverings.

Traditional curtain shapes have a straight curtain silhouette with grabs, as well as a shortened one. The peculiarity of this type is the horizontal and lush fabric assembly, which covers a third of the window.