Scottish house project. Delightful holiday home in Scotland
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Scottish style furniture similar to English in its forms, but differs in decorative motifs, choice of materials and colors. Such differences significantly affect a person’s perception of the atmosphere.
In the 19th century many country houses England was characterized by a feminine atmosphere, which was created by light colors, decorative trinkets, and original floral designs. Scottish interior was definitely purely masculine. It used materials of stone or brick, and a minimum of dark solid wood furniture. Such a harsh atmosphere was diluted with colored fabrics and wool blankets, which were a distinctive detail of the Scottish interior.
Distinctive features of the Scottish style
Use of tartan- woolen fabric with a checkered pattern. In different areas, this pattern was distinguished by its unique ornaments. Gradually, tartan became a characteristic feature that indicated belonging to a particular clan. Made from checkered fabric not only clothes were made (skirts or kilts, scarves), but also upholstery for upholstered furniture.
Wooden furniture usually has a natural color that darkens over time. If furniture is painted, then only in dark colors. All furniture was made of wood, including benches or chairs; only rich families could afford upholstered furniture.
The walls of the premises, like the entire building, were made of wood, brick or stone and were not covered with anything: they were not painted, plastered or wallpapered.
Modest decorations. Besides Scottish tartan fabrics were also used sheep skins. They were hung on the walls, thereby protecting them from severe frosts, and also laid on the floor, using them as a replacement for expensive carpets.
Tin dishes, dark wood furniture, stone countertops - this is a classic Scottish-style kitchen design.
Farmers always have the skin of sheep and other cattle in abundance, so it is just as common as tartan. used in the interior.
The rest room, where the whole family gathers, often resembles an office.
The flowering thistle is second only to the tartan pattern and is used in every Scottish home.
Tin dishes were in every family. Even in rich houses, silver dishes were replaced by tin.
Decorative object of severe form:
After upholstering the seat with checkered wool classic english armchair takes on a Scottish character.
Each clan of Scotland has its own , which is different from others like it.
Scottish style in the interior - photo
The founder of the garden furniture project, Jennifer Hope, after the successful start of the project, decided with a group of young people to expand the range of creative works. This is how the Wee House Company appeared, whose employees are ordinary students.
“I wanted to create something more significant, at the same time combining environmental friendliness and the flavor of our region. After consulting with my father, the head of a construction company, I decided to design a house that would be accessible to everyone,” the designer shares her idea.
Jennifer's friend embodied the traditional spirit of Scotland, expressed in a nautical style, in this house. They did not even expect that their brainchild would become popular so quickly. And that soon, as if following a pattern, such houses will be built by many families from different parts of the country and the world. Many people were interested in this idea, since the minimum cost of a mini-cottage costs approximately $68 thousand.
House location: Drongan village, Ayrshire, Scotland.
Layout: 1 bedroom, 1 living room, 1 bathroom and 1 kitchen.
Construction lasted 7 weeks and ended in July 2013. The house grew up among Jennifer's parents' garden. According to the project, double insulation is planned, so in winter it will be as warm inside as in summer. “Outside the garden there is a field through which graceful deer sometimes run.
The walls are lined with wooden paneling - this is a traditional Scottish style. Jen chose jet black for the walls and painted the windows a contrasting white.
French doors lead from the spacious terrace to the living room. Thanks to them, the room is filled with light all day long. “This gives the room brightness and liveliness,” notes the designer.
The hallway has a storage area with shelves, cabinets and a hanger.
“I wanted the decor to be harmonious, so I chose a soft cream color for the walls and a light sofa to match,” Hope shares with us.
In the corner of the living room there are corner shelves that are functional and compact.
Corrugated panels on the walls give the interior individuality and bring coziness.
The wooden floor is painted creme brulee.
“We usually sell a house with a simple plank floor, and the new homeowners choose the color of their choice.”
A small table by the window is an opportunity to have lunch while enjoying the wonderful landscape.
And Roman white curtains with blue stripes emphasize the marine style.
The wall above the sink was left free to free up space.
Jennifer chose white kitchen appliances with blue painting: “When I saw this set, I immediately knew that it would look perfect in my kitchen.”
For the bedroom, the designer chose a deeper and richer shade of blue. The bedside area contains functional wardrobes with built-in night tables.
White walls with blue accents create a fresh feeling. In the small bedroom there was room for French doors through which you can admire the landscape. And in the corner there is a miniature chest of drawers.
The bright and spacious bathroom is bright. “Guests are shocked by the size of the bathroom. They can’t believe that in such a tiny house there was room for such luxury,” smiles the owner of the apartment.
And in the hallway there is a spacious built-in wardrobe in which things are stored. “In a small home, you can’t afford to have a lot of unnecessary things because they clutter the space,” Jennifer shares.
Oct 29, 2015 Sergey
We are often approached by clients who are interested in English-style house designs made of brick and more modern materials - foam blocks or aerated concrete. Upon discussion, it turns out that they mean completely different buildings, and there is an objective reason for this. The architecture of England took shape over several centuries, and three periods are distinguished: XV-XVI, XVII-XVIII, XVIII-XIX centuries.
Substyles of English architecture
- acute-angled multi-pitched roofs covered with red tiles;
- large brick chimneys;
- high gables with small dormers;
- arched windows with frequent glazing, stone facing of the base.
Projects of houses in the English Tudor style: № 33-03(one-story townhouse), No. 51-34 ( classic cottage with attic).
- rectangular shape, symmetry;
- walls without decoration;
- simple roofs of medium height;
- doors framed by a portal.
Typical samples in the catalog: № 58-66 or more modern interpretation No. 32-11.
- decoration with facing stone, half-timbered technique or siding;
- the roofs take on a complex shape and are complemented by towers;
- distribution of bay windows, verandas, terraces;
- high pediment above the central entrance.
An example would be a photo 2-storey house in English Victorian style No. 34-67, or a project with a terrace ( № 40-56).
Composition of project documentation
The Cottage Projects company has been developing ready-made solutions for 15 years. Each finished project contains a complete package of documentation necessary for construction.
- Detailed description of all structures: foundation, walls, ceilings.
- Floor plans with a breakdown for each room: area, purpose.
- Specification of building materials, options for their replacement are indicated.
IN project composition includes a set of working drawings: sections, masonry plans, explication of floors, diagram of filling window openings. Separate standard solutions include utility projects. In most cases, water supply and electrification systems are developed individually. For example, when a customer needs a house with second light ( No. 35-12, 375 m 2). Additionally, an architectural passport of the object is prepared.
