If you’re planning an English country home remodel, it can be hard to pull it off without the right guidance. You’ll need to work with an experienced home remodeling contractor such as DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Wilmington at each step of the remodeling process. Below are some ideas on what your future English country home could feature.
Traditional Wood Furniture
You’ll see a lot of wood furniture in English country home design, since it takes inspiration from nature. The type of wood can vary and it can even be painted, distressed or stenciled. Popular wood species include mahogany, oak and pine, with handles and doorknobs usually made from brass.
Floral Decor & Potted Plants
This means cut flowers and other greenery in terra cotta planters, along with a modest mix of chinoiserie vases and ceramic vessels. Also consider adding floral decorations and patterns during your English remodeling project, such as in the upholstery and on the walls. Such design elements add a hint of rustic softness throughout English country homes.
Patterned Fabrics
Other types of patterns are also popular in the English country home design and you can combine large prints with smaller ones to create a pattern that’s almost unique to your home. Patterns can be custom-made as slipcovers for chairs and sofas, which makes it easy to add English country style to your overall design.
Muted Colors
Neutral colors such as sunny yellows, faded pinks and soft greens are often used when designing an English country-style home, but just about any color found in nature can fit the motif. The colors can either be vibrant or muted, so long as they have three or four hues and combinations with the intention of making your home’s interior appear cozy, inviting and lived-in.
Other Period Details
Even smaller details such as candles, lamps and even a vase with fresh flowers from the garden or baskets of dried flowers scattered throughout the home add to the overall design that makes an English country-style home. Some of the major details include wainscoting, beamed ceilings and wood floors.
Let’s Start a Conversation!
Our home remodeling contractors at DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Wilmington are well-known for our creative expertise. To get started with our remodeling services, you can call us at (910) 212-5889 or fill out our contact form. We serve residents of Wilmington, Cape Fear, New Hanover County, Landfall, Ogden, Wrightsville Beach, Marsh Oaks, Porters Neck and surrounding areas.
