English design and bright colors seem to be made for each other. All those cute floral wallpapers, vivid prints and colorful textiles are just perfect for the elegant traditional forms of English furniture, giving the world beautiful cheerful interiors. In the portfolio of designer Kate Guinness, we found many of such living spaces where every…
Australia is primarily known for stunning modern oceanfront homes, but historical gems can sometimes be found here as well. Like this magnificent Italian-style villa, built in 1934 in Sydney by the famous architect Leslie Wilkinson, its facade immediately refers us to the typical classic buildings of old Europe. At the same time, the interiors of…
The interior of this London townhouse is a charming expression of English classics. Floral wallpaper and curtains, family antiques, a clawfoot bathtub, a Victorian fireplace, brass fittings and fringed pillows – it’s like we are in an old English romance or for a tea party at an aristocratic estate. The kitchen was designed in country…
This listed mansion is located in Lansdown, a pretty town with cobbled streets and antique shops just north of Bath in the UK. On this street, in a single group, there are several of row houses in the style of the Regency era with a beautiful classic facade and at least five floors. The house…
Furniture and decor brand Anthropologie tried to play on the classic interior in an unconventional way and demonstrated different design scenarios in one of its collections. Rooms with stucco, arches and fireplaces do not necessarily need to be furnished with 19th-century furniture or vintage items. You can add bright modern sofas and thin-legged armchairs, turn…
This wonderful cottage in the very north of England, almost on the border with Scotland, recently celebrated its 200th anniversary, as it was built in the early 19th century. Initially, the cottage was used as a reception room for a village doctor, but over time it was bought out as a private residence. Several years…
True art does not fade even through the centuries, and English interiors can be called so with confidence. Take, for example, this wonderful 19th-century townhouse in London – its interiors have been restored many times, but most key details have remained almost unchanged. Despite this, the interior space still looks as inspiring and cozy as…
This 400 m² house in Brussels blends classics with modern decor. Furniture of simple shapes, bright textiles and unusual accessories please the eye and refresh the strict classics. A trio of beige, black and white mixed with warm olive and caramel. We were especially captivated by the windows: not only with their magnificent layout and…
On Lewisham Road in Melbourne, we are greeted by a century-old front facade, but the interiors of this house are much more multifaceted than it seems at first glance. The old part of the house with stained-glass windows, stucco moldings and solemn fireplaces is complemented by a modern extension – with huge windows, an abundance…
Beautiful University Arms hotel with 192 rooms is ideally located in the center of Cambridge in England. In 2018, the interiors were completely renovated, and now guests are welcomed by brand new rooms with a well-thought-out concept. The design is indisputably English. Classic Edwardian interiors are combined with custom-made furniture, leather armchairs, stately chandeliers and…
