A private cottage, stylized as a medieval castle, is a completely unusual, original and extraordinary solution.
There is an opinion that the construction of such a building requires a lot of time and money. However, it is not. Professional construction companies today can offer a number of ready-made and inexpensive design projects or develop individual plans based on all the wishes of customers.
Some historical facts
The beginning of the construction of palaces for high-ranking persons dates back to the 10th century AD. It was at this time that wars broke out in the world between various principalities and states. To protect cities, fortresses were equipped with moats, strong walls, and towers.
The latter were most often made round or polygonal. The larger the fortress, the more majestic its owner looked. Mostly very influential and rich people lived in medieval castles.
Subsequently, such structures were often rebuilt not to protect their possessions, but as residences for influential people. Today, castles built in the Gothic, classical or Renaissance styles are considered historical monuments.
Castles began to be created in Russia, starting with the construction of kremlins and protective structures. Then they were built as palaces for emperors and people close to them. The most famous domestic buildings are: Mikhailovsky, Vyborg, Peterhof architectural ensembles.
There are a number of very interesting facts about the castle mansions:
- As a rule, the toilet in them was dressing rooms, which were equipped with an ordinary hole;
- they were built on a hill to make it easier to spot and destroy enemies;
- natural wood was used to recreate the first buildings - this was necessary so that in the event of a lost battle for the territory they could be easily burned;
- staircases in such structures were always made spiral-shaped - they also performed a protective function (it was harder for the enemy to get into the head tower).
The main advantages of castle houses
Experts in the construction field note a number of advantages that distinguish castle-type cottages from other projects:
- they are more monumental, massive and look much more noticeable against the background of other houses in the cottage village;
- they organically combine classical architecture and modern design;
- if the size of the land plot allows, you can create a beautiful garden next to the building;
- The facades of such mansions are usually decorated with climbing greenery.
Stylistic decisions
There are several design variations in which cottages are now being rebuilt as luxury mansions on the market.
1. Gothic
One of the most popular is the Gothic one: despite the fact that such a building may look gloomy from the outside, its main decorations are stained glass windows, wide arches, and beautiful spiers.
2. Renaissance
Another quite popular design solution among country property owners is castles in the Renaissance style.
In order for the cottage to look sophisticated, when developing such a project it is worth clearly thinking through every detail - from the arrangement of furniture to the territory of a small garden inside the mansion.
3. Baroque
For those who want to have a home that is distinguished by its pretentiousness and many decorative elements, the best option is Baroque.
4. Romanesque style
Cottages with Romanesque architecture are also distinguished by their massiveness and abundance of various columns.
Construction Features
Most owners of country real estate choose the castle style to make their own cottage more original and give it a romantic appearance. True, doing this for an already built house is much more difficult than rebuilding a new one.
To transform ready-made cottages, there are several interesting techniques that professional designers readily use. One of them is the addition of stairs, gates, balconies and railings with unusual, artificially “aged” forged elements in a medieval style. Often such products are made in the form of bas-reliefs and images of animals.
Castle-style windows are made massive and equipped with stained glass or stucco. In addition, they have arches and must be made of wood.
They try to make the roof bright and unusual. As a rule, a pitched roof is chosen.
Before you start building a country cottage in the form of a castle, you need to carefully select the site. It is optimal to build such a building on a hill. This way the building will acquire additional fundamentality.
To carry out all the necessary work, you should hire only experienced, highly professional specialists, ideally already having experience in the construction of castle houses. So, definitely, you cannot do without a natural stone processing specialist, a carpenter, or a qualified blacksmith. It is advisable to provide them with comfortable living quarters during the work. Believe me, this way your cottage or dacha will be ready even faster.
Materials, style, layouts
When planning the construction of a country residence in the form of a castle, it should be taken into account that for this it is necessary to use only natural building materials. Typically this type of building is constructed from decorative stone or brick. Natural wood panels are used for wall decoration. Marble masonry will cost more.
Naturally, when creating a design project for a cottage-castle, you need to carefully study its interior. In this case, one cannot do without antique decorative elements and, of course, functional components.
In principle, sometimes it is enough to give the house only the appearance of a medieval palace, and arrange the living space in a modern style. Of course, we shouldn’t forget about such essential elements for this style as a fireplace, wrought-iron stair railings and other details.
Toilets and bathrooms are best located as close to the stairs as possible. For finishing residential premises, only natural and environmentally friendly materials should be used.
Inner space
It is equally important to pay attention to the interior decoration of the castle-style cottage. First, you should correctly and accurately plan the placement of electrical wiring.
Don't forget about fire safety. In principle, the pipes of heating and water supply systems are placed according to a standard layout. As for light sources, to give the rooms a medieval look, you can place them around the perimeter. a large number of lamps. For more ambience, you can install candles in the bedrooms and living rooms.
Experts who have been constructing buildings in medieval style for many years give some advice on arranging their interior space:
- to decorate walls, floors and ceilings, you can use marble, decorative stone or modern products that imitate similar building materials (this option will be much cheaper);
- You can also simply plaster the walls and ceilings, and subsequently paint them in any suitable color;
- antique furniture will fit perfectly into the overall interior of absolutely any room (however, you should not install it in a nursery);
- curtains should be made of natural fabric, and fur accessories, tapestries, stuffed animals will complement the interior ambiance.
In addition, it would be a good idea to decorate the interior with several paintings decorated with gilded frames.
Another accessory that will optimally fit into the interior of a castle house is massive, original bookcases for storing books. And the books themselves obviously won’t hurt!
Since the project of building your own castle is complex and requires special skills of designers and builders, it is recommended to regularly monitor the actions of the construction company’s craftsmen. Be careful when signing the contract, clearly write down all the details and do not be deceived!
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Country houses, stylized as castles, combine the accumulated experience of generations and modern solutions of architects. These include small turrets, thin spiers, and forged decorative elements. They are distinguished by massive structures, complex layouts and fundamental nature. The appearance is based on a combination of the Romanesque style with others: from Gothic to Art Nouveau.
The architects of ABC Construction developed the concept of a house in this majestic style. You have the opportunity to become the sole owner of the house in this unique project.
Castles in the Middle Ages
The history of the castle style dates back to the 10th century. During times of frequent internecine wars, the main purpose of the castle was to be inaccessible to enemies. It was built on a hill, surrounded by a deep ditch. The facades were built without frills, so the enemy did not have the opportunity to catch on to the ledges and climb the wall. The towers provided an overview of the adjacent properties of the castle owner, and surveillance was carried out for possible enemy attacks.
The most protected and inaccessible place in the castle was the donjon - the main tower. It was located inside the walls, representing a fortress within a fortress. The cramped interior was not intended for habitation. It often housed important strategic objects - weapons warehouses and food supplies, a well. From the point of view of protection against shells, round or polygonal towers were most suitable.
The majestic fortress with its size inspired fear and respect and showed the power of the owner.
Gothic style castles
In subsequent centuries, castles lost their defensive significance. The owners began to pay more attention to their appearance, expressing their influence and wealth through them. The most popular were the Gothic and Neo-Romanesque styles, which created a special lyrical mood. Gothic castles are distinguished by high walls, their towers and vaults seem to rush upward. Decorative decoration appeared on the facades: pointed arches, openwork pediments, crenellated turrets.
A striking example of a Gothic castle is Pierrefonds, located in France. In the 12th century it was conceived as a military castle. Pierrefonds was repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt until Napoleon Bonaparte noticed these lands. The restoration was entrusted to the famous French architect Viollet de Luc, whose working methods caused much controversy at the time. He believed that the building needed to be restored to a complete state, which it might never have had, and rejected generally accepted methods of restoration. Napoleon approved of Viollet de Luc's approach, this corresponded to Bonaparte's desire to breathe new life into the castle and make it more modern. The restoration of the castle took about 40 years. Pierrefonds became rectangular in shape, measuring 89x104 m, the walls were up to 7 m thick. The courtyard got its name - the Court of Honor.
Castles in the style of classicism and renaissance
In classicism and renaissance style castles, solemn grandeur was expressed through simplicity. Character traits: harmony and practicality of layout, symmetry and geometric shapes, light color palette. The architects drew inspiration for the decor from ancient culture: porticos, reliefs on the surface of the walls.
Many historians consider Litomysl Castle to be the best example of Renaissance architecture. It was built in the city of the same name in the Czech Republic in the 16th century. The walls of the facade are painted according to the most complex technology sgraffito. Layers of plaster were applied, differing in color from the base, and then scraped until the desired pattern was obtained.
Castles in Russia
In Rus', castles did not become widespread; instead, fortresses and kremlins were built, and, at a later time, palaces. However, there are rare examples of castles. Mikhailovsky Castle (Engineering) was erected by Paul I in St. Petersburg. The design took 12 years, and in the end the emperor chose from 13 design options. It was distinguished from palaces by its location and security. The castle was surrounded by water on all sides: the Moika and Fontanka rivers, the Voznesensky and Tserkovny canals. In style, the castle belongs to romantic classicism; its architecture stands out from the background of other buildings made in strict classicism and baroque.
The main entrance is on the south side, richly decorated with red marble columns made in the ancient Greek style. On the upper part of the façade there are sculptural figures and a quotation from the Bible: “To your house shall be the holiness of the Lord throughout the length of days.”
The western part was decorated with white marble medallions with the faces of the apostles. On the decorative wall, erected above the cornice, there were marble sculptures. The overall picture of the apses was complemented by a semicircular projection of the building with a gilded cross.
From the northern part of the castle there is a view of the Summer Garden. The open terrace with a wide staircase and paired marble columns is reminiscent of an Italian villa.
The eastern facade looks modest in comparison with the others; it is decorated with a central risalit - the part of the building protruding from the facade.
Styling a house like a castle in modern country houses
The facade of a modern mansion can evoke thoughts of romantic times of yesteryear or look like a modern mini-fortress in the spirit of the Middle Ages. The choice of the type of future home depends on the preferences of the owner.
An irreplaceable element of a castle is one turret or several. Its thin spiers and battlements are harmoniously combined with the original roofing and the external appearance of the mansion. The shape of the turret can be rectangular, round or multifaceted.
In forged elements on stairs or gates, a bas-relief depicting the heads of animals or an acanthus leaf looks harmonious.
Bay windows bring special comfort and sophistication - projections of the room that expand the interior space and add light. The balcony and terrace serve as an additional place for relaxation and fit harmoniously into the overall appearance of the house.
Little knights and princesses will be interested in playing hide and seek in the attic rooms or looking for “royal treasures.” A castle-style house will satisfy the aesthetic needs of even the most sophisticated customer.
Castle style house from the ABC of Construction
The ABC of Construction company successfully implemented the design and construction of a castle-style house for our customers in Peterhof. The materials used in construction embody the reliability and good quality characteristic of castles. The walls are made of RAUF porous stone.
The foundation and ceilings are a monolithic reinforced concrete slab. The façade is lined with Belgian solid brick. The roof is covered with soft tiles from the American manufacturer GAF. Its dark color gives the house color, in the spirit of past centuries.
“ABC of Construction”, following the canons of castle architecture, projects include a large tower, which is the pride of the current and future owners and the main decoration of the building.
The turret projections on the second floor harmoniously complement the overall appearance of the house.
Dormers are a type of dormer windows, also stylized as turrets. They add dynamism to the appearance of the building and add lighting to the interior space.
The castle style assumes maximum simplicity in decoration. Details should emphasize and complement the solid appearance of the building. In the built house in Peterhof, the architects, together with the customers, chose a combination of calm colors in the cladding, copper elements on the roof and an interesting solution in the choice of materials for the design of the gate.
The fence is made of Belgian ceramic brick. Its decorative frame is made of Polish brick, “polar night” color. The accent on the gate was the bas-relief located in the center.
The main tower is crowned with an elegant copper spire, and stone chimneys are completed with caps made of the same material. The building is framed on all sides by galvanized steel gutters with copper coating. The selected type of drain is aesthetically attractive due to the absence of joints on the external surface and has increased strength.
The order for the production of decorative items for this house was completed in a specialized art workshop with which our company has been cooperating for many years.
According to the architects' plan, the facade is distinguished by rusticated stones on the windows and corners of the house, with clear straight lines. The southern wing is decorated with a bay window with panoramic windows.
Natural stone “Alexandrovsky” was used for cladding the base.
Many thanks to our customer for their trust and painstaking joint work on the design and construction of this unique facility!
In the Middle Ages, stone dwellings were not only places to sleep and store property, but also played the role of shelter from enemies. And to make them reliable, the windows in them were made narrow, like loopholes. Yes, they often performed this function - and this is how the Romanesque style was born in medieval architecture.
Centuries have passed, but fans of the Romanesque, or rather medieval, direction in construction have still not disappeared. They dream of building a real castle in order to reign supreme in it. Of course, the construction of such a home is more a tribute to fashion than a practical necessity. But that doesn’t stop it from being desirable...
House project in the style of a medieval castle
So, if you are interested in a fortress-like structure, you have come to the right place. Among the many different proposals, we also have projects of houses in the style of a medieval castle. Each of them is unique, because serialization in this case is completely inappropriate.
By the way, among the existing projects of houses in the style of a medieval castle, there are those in which completely modern dwellings are built, stylized as antiques, but equipped in a modern way.
However, if you really want to, you can still build a real castle. An alternative to it is an “organic house” in the style of Wright. We can help with this too.
Having read fairy tales about beautiful princesses and courageous knights of the Middle Ages in childhood, many cherish the fairy-tale dream of having their own palace. Over time, everything is forgotten, but, for example, after a holiday abroad, inspiration is reborn. Many are fascinated by ancient architecture, because sometimes even hotels are created in a palace style.
England, Romania, and France are often saturated with such buildings. So our customers bring with them the dream of building a cottage-castle on their site.
Do you value luxury? Do you want to live in a real castle without sacrificing comfort? Building a house in the form of a palace will be an exceptional option. It will not only look majestic, but also exclusive, because it will be quite difficult to find someone similar. This is a huge plus of such a castle-cottage. But it is necessary to follow according to personal developments.
In fact, the castle will look majestic and representative on an area of at least 300 square meters. But it all depends on the planning decisions that have to be made inside the structure. Without such architectural elements as towers, windows of a certain shape, and appropriate design, it is impossible to imagine a castle house.
You have the opportunity to make your childhood dream come true! InnovaStroy specialists will help you build a country house in a castle style in any design.
Projects of elite cottages and estates can be very diverse. Cottage castles win hearts with their pomp, scale and original design. The following styles have successfully proven themselves, in which majestic buildings are erected.
Classic castle style house
The architectural direction of the 18th-19th centuries was Classicism. Here the emphasis is on natural forms, the vault becomes low and flat, and modeling is used. Often buildings take the shape of U, W, U, and there must be a beautifully designed garden with a tiled path. It is quite difficult to arrange a courtyard when choosing a square-shaped structure, but it all depends on the terrain.
The roof must be flat and there is a parapet that serves as a decorative element. Straightness, proportionality of forms, majestic columns and stucco at the corners of the building are the basis of an elite house in the castle style of the Classical era. That at that time, as now, the design largely depended on the capabilities and wishes of the owner, it showed his wealth, position in society, and taste.
The building has 2 or 3 floors with stained glass windows. And it is not at all necessary to plan the construction of a pompous structure for it to look like a real castle. Having withstood all the moments, experienced specialists will be able to convey everything on small buildings. Previously, castles were built from earthen blocks (soil block, earthen construction). The choice was justified - it was cheap and cheerful, the soil located right on the site could be used. In addition, earth is an environmentally friendly material, it does not burn, and this became a compelling argument in favor of this type of construction.
Today, the basis for construction can be brick, foam block, aerated concrete or shell rock. They all have excellent strength and fireproof characteristics.
Luxury houses in Gothic castle style
Bright, unusual, significantly different from the classic ones. Incredible decoration with gilding, glass, natural stone, stained glass, as well as spiers towering above the buildings - a feature that is necessarily taken into account in the Gothic projects of elite houses in the castle style.
Such buildings are characterized by semicircular windows, sometimes the size of the floor. The design is characterized by stained glass windows, the palace-cottage becomes unusual, the rooms inside are bright and spacious. For exterior decoration, it is customary to use purple, blue-black, gold, ruby, and silver shades; for interior decoration, brown, blue, yellow, green, and red colors are used.
Previously, each country was characterized by its own special direction in Gothic. But later the direction of construction of the palaces acquired one single direction; the buildings were distinguished by their pointed tops and the direction of all lines upward. The stained glass windows had a lancet appearance; a popular distinctive feature was the “stained glass rose”.
Today, the scale of construction in this style is small. D oma in castle style Gothic styles have pointed roofs and stained glass windows. For the latter, metal or wood were previously used, but nowadays it is already possible to install metal-plastic. All architectural forms are capable of conveying modern durable materials (foam and aerated concrete, brick, monolith).
Maybe your option is a country house in a Baroque castle style?
Do you want your “palace” to radiate power, luxury, and amaze with its bizarre, unusual shapes? It is the houses built in this style that differ:
- dynamism;
- solemnity;
- pomp;
- pomp.
Sometimes there are color mixtures and contrasts, which was previously particularly evident in large-scale construction.
And if, for example, in houses of the Classical era everything is clear and understandable, then elite houses in the Baroque castle style are distinguished by interesting ensembles. This is especially true for the uneven distribution of floors throughout the palace. In a two-story building there could be a terrace on the second floor, comfortably located on the “ceiling” of the first.
Baroque is characterized by fuzzy lines, both during construction and the design itself (active use of sculpture and modeling).
Original designs of houses in the Renaissance castle style
A feature of Renaissance palaces is the emphasis on decorative aspects to a greater extent than on the constructive part. The decoration has always amazed us with its unusualness and luxury. For example, the following was actively used in this case:
- marble for laying outside;
- sandstone;
- black or white wood;
- Ivory;
- a natural stone.
All ornaments applied to the walls are carefully thought out and taken from ancient culture. A wide variety of colors can be preferred, both contrasting, bright, rich, dark, and soft, light. Previously, pastel, cool shades were mainly used. The forms of the palaces from the Renaissance are similar to those built in Classicism.
House project in a castle style as a decoration for any site
Thanks to the massive roof, carefully thought-out facade decorations and other architectural details, your home can become a unique creation. Specialists in process cottage design will make a clear calculation of future loads on the foundation. Based on this, the most suitable type of foundation and building materials will be selected. And the latter should not only ensure the reliability, durability, and stability of the building, but also maximally correspond to the given image - the castle style of the residential building you have chosen.
Interesting silhouettes of towers, elaborate architectural forms together with massive and majestic walls create incredible charm and add a “zest” to your palace home.
Plus, the layout will be well thought out and modern engineering solutions will be provided. In the house, energy-efficient systems will work harmoniously and only in your favor, the microclimate is guaranteed to be as comfortable as possible, and the atmosphere will be cozy and inviting.
A garage, a boiler room, essential spaces for daytime use, as well as evening gatherings for the whole family - every detail will be carefully thought out. These are, for example, premises that can be located on the ground floor. The second one is quite suitable for personal rooms, an office, a bathroom and a spacious bathroom. The attic, which is designed in the form of turrets, will perfectly serve as a playroom, a relaxation room, or a winter garden.
Whatever style you choose for your castle cottage, the common features of such houses are massive walls and a minimum of external decorations. A feature of this direction in construction is strength and stability.
It is important to consider that the appearance of the building must be combined and match the style in the interior and in the design of the landscape around it. For interior decoration, wall paintings, mosaics and other elements are often used that the client deems necessary to recreate in his home.
Before you is everything your heart desires
Projects of elite mansions by InnovaStroy are carried out according to personal developments for the customer. Do you want to build a house from durable and stable brick or from modern, sustainable foam concrete? We will offer the best options, make the best decisions, and create balance in everything. For you, such a cottage-castle will become a comfortable home that will favorably represent your family in the eyes of others. It will embody the excellent taste of the homeowner.
Experienced specialists are able to realize your dream - to build a house in various styles (Modern, Classicism, Renaissance, Baroque, Middle Ages, Gothic, etc.). Maybe you want the cottage to look like Dracula's castle in Romania or the Templars' castle in France? Nothing is impossible for us!
Professionals will preserve the general style of such a structure, features that reflect historical reality. Thanks to the competent use of modern materials (aged wood, stone, etc.), it is possible to recreate various elements inside and outside the building that speak for themselves.
Before starting design, specialists will thoroughly study the topic and understand the style that will interest you. Thanks to a responsible approach and strict adherence to all legal norms and requirements construction of turnkey cottages carried out competently and on time.
Many people, who in childhood loved to read fairy tales about beautiful princesses and brave knights, dream of their own huge castle. Nowadays, turning a dream into reality is not at all difficult, especially if you approach the matter wisely and patiently. But before you build your castle-style house project, you should understand a little about the main directions of this style.
What are the distinctive features of castle-style houses? First of all, its architecture contains many fairly large forms, especially massive walls, which are almost devoid of any decoration. Strength and stability are the main features of this style. In interior design, mosaics and wall paintings are often found, although this issue is a matter of taste of the owner.
This video shows an example of a 3D project of a house in a castle style
The castle style is divided into several main directions: classical, Gothic, Renaissance, Romanesque, Baroque.
If you dream of your own castle, then you need to choose the desired direction, and then turn to specialists to create a suitable project.
House project in the style of a medieval castle
A chic castle, which is made in a medieval style, can become a real decoration of any site. A massive roof, an abundance of various architectural details, and decorative finishing of the facades, which are thought out in the most careful way, allow you to create a simply stunning look for your home.
The layout of the cottage is quite rational and is made in full compliance with all requirements and standards. There are two zones on the ground floor. In one of them there is a garage, an entrance area and a boiler room, and in the second there is a room for daytime use.
On the second floor there is an office with a bay window, three bedrooms and a spacious bathroom.
The attic is used as a playroom.
