English Country Interior Design is a quirky yet beautiful mix of farmhouse and traditional styles. It draws inspiration from the English countryside in the summer and spring through the use of pastels and florals. Soft greens and blues also reflect English scenery, as well as the addition of a variety of woods. This style is known for being eclectic in a sophisticated manner, mixing and matching antiques and never shying away from collections of paintings, pillows, and china sets. The layering of patterns and different cozy fabrics makes this a casual lived-in sort of functional style.
The perfect shade of pale blue, York’s “Passion Flower Toile” wallpaper in the color “Sky” brings a sense of charm and refinement to this design. The winding vines and beautiful white blooms outlined in a muted navy blue pop against the solid pastel background. This wallpaper would be stunning as an accent wall of a comfy dining nook, or adorning the walls of a well-styled living room. The natural elements of the blooms and sky blue backdrop transport you to the English countryside.
Another element that pulls in a natural pastel color is Fabuwood’s “Galaxy” cabinet collection in a custom muted green color. Fabuwood offers semi-custom cabinetry, allowing you to customize color, size, inserts, and pullouts. The simplicity of this framed cabinet allows the color to be center of attention, and the cabinet itself to be a timeless choice. Pairing this simple cabinet with more intricate style hardware, such as the traditional style brass pull from Richelieu, is sure to make a statement.
A classic checkerboard floor with tiles made in the USA from Daltile’s “Volume 1.0” collection adds depth and pattern to the foundation of this design. Using neutral colors, “Sonic White” and “Accent Brown,” creates balance and unity. In addition to interior and exterior floor application, this tile can also be used on walls and countertops. “Volume 1.0” includes 13 other colors for an array of possibilities, from bold and bright, to soft and muted.
The eclectic mix of materials and patterns and inclusion of vintage pieces sets English Country design apart. The focus is on a casual functional space brought to life with the use of eccentric details and precise layering of patterned fabric and wallpaper over a neutral and muted color pallet. Motifs of dogs, ducks, and books add to the whimsical nature of this aesthetic. Elements of traditional and farmhouse design blend with this color pallet and unconventional layering to create an inviting style heavily influenced by the English countryside.
