Originally coined in late 1800’s Germany, the term “romanticism” first applied to poetry and encompassed such greats as William Wordsworth. The movement did not rely on strict definitions and focused on going against established society, including religion. Romanticism wasn’t just a literary movement, though. Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, romantic interior design and visual art also had a strong presence in romanticism and still does today.
Lets take a look at the captivating Baroque style and how to implement the Baroque approach to home decor and interior design.
In this article we talk about Neoclassical interior design and Neoclassic design in general.
At the beginning of 2020, home décor publisher Apartment Therapy announced its second “Pattern of the Year.” This pattern is representative of many of the current trends in home décor. The selection this year is called “Freely Scribbled.” Whether you use the Apartment Therapy pattern of the year or a similar contemporary one, learning how to design with this look can help you with your interior décor efforts this year.
From the avocado green and shag rugs of the 1960’s to the overstuffed sofas and lace doilies of the 1990’s, interior design trends are always changing. If you’re planning a big redecorating project for 2020, it helps to know what’s in style. Whether it’s colors, patterns or the types of art you put on the walls, you want your space to be modern without being so trendy that it quickly goes out of style again. Check out these color trends for 2020 to help you make the most of your interior design plans.
Traditionally, modern decor has consisted of neutral colors in minimal shades, hard lines and angles, and an avoidance of too many patterns or textures. While these basic rules of modernism still hold true for many interior decorating enthusiasts, an increasing percentage of the next generation are adding antique rugs to their otherwise modern living rooms, bedrooms, offices, and even bathrooms. Why are antique rugs gathering popularity in a world seemingly obsessed with moving forward and not looking back? Take your pick of reasons why antique rugs are the next generation rugs.
Middle Eastern literature is replete with stories of magic carpets that fly into fantasy and take their passengers to exotic worlds. In truth, that is exactly what an original Persian rug does, for although you may not think that it flies, the beauty of these rugs is that they were made to be a floor tapestry woven to transport the owner into a world of gardens, flowers, cedars, and flowing paradise waters.
In the below post, we will review the Pantone colors of the year from 2012, 2013, 2014 and of course we included 2018 as well.
In your search for carpets to live in your home, you must find the right piece that suits your taste as well as your space. When you first start buying carpets, you are basically just experimenting. You will have more room in your dwelling and mind, to think about how to create a space that is an extension of yourself. You are probably more open to try something new, yet undecided in your preferences. I personally have come to the realization that a carpet is the foundation for the room’s interior decor. It sets the tone for the theme of your room’s decor. It is the first and primary element, and everything else is chosen around it – from the color of the walls, to the furniture, as well as the objets d’art.