Historic Period Interior Design and Home Décor

Old is the new new! Everyone knows that imagination always takes its ideas from reality, and all new fashion trends and interior design trends, no matter how new they are, they fetch from the past some ideas and concepts to come up with new fresh designs! In this blog post, we will provide you with four historical periods during which fabulous high-end interior design was trendy. Designers can get inspired and combine their favorite parts of these historic periods’ styles and create a new design of its own!

 

1.     France, 17^th century

 

French are well known for their flair for style. Romance plays a major role in this epoch. The French style consists of ornate designs using complicated patterns created by endowed craftsmen. The color palette of this era’s design style reflects a conservative setting. When you enter the place, you would notice light interiors with white as dominant, accompanied by light gray, light blue and green, and pink. Large doors are also found in 17^th century French houses, combined with high ceilings, ornate pattern work, luxurious draperies, and elegant textiles. The fireplace is very important as well, as we can see in the below shot from the designer Christopher Worthland at @c_w_interiors, specializing in room décor.

 

 The loud 20s

 

Also referred to as the Jazz Age, was the important period in American history, which has started right after the end of World War I, until the beginning of the Depression. This period is remembered as a prosperous era, where new high-end interior design styles emerged. The elements used in these styles are the use of black, white, and gold combined with pink, purple, and light yellow. Moreover, glass and mirrors are used a lot in the 20s houses, reflecting light and giving a fascinating feel. Check out the below Jazz Aged room from @Disraeli81, where you can note the glassy mood. Linoleum flooring and black and white checkerboard patterns are an example of a Jazz Age house. As for the furniture, it can be found in thrift stores and shops for good prices or at antique stores.

 

 

  

3.     Mid-Century

 

 

Mid-century houses provide a modern feel with smooth looks and organic shapes. Scandinavian furniture is used in mid-twentieth century interior design styles and is emerging nowadays in modern farmhouse decor as well. American home decorators outlet were influenced for a long time by this style. When you take a look at a mid-century room or house, you get an airy and open feel. Animal skins are adopted as decoration, alongside lighting, and little to no decoration items, giving the impression that you can design a space with few elements. Exotic woods are also incorporated in the furniture and in wall units. @midcenturyhome magazine shows below the airy feeling we just talked about!

 

 

 

4.     NY 21^st century

 

Don’t forget the ongoing emerging trends of the 21^st century! New York City is creating ‘historic, ageless, distinct, artistic, progressing, always chic, and a relevant capital of the world’ trends. In one room, we are able now to discern classical, avant-garde, heterogeneous architecture and design style combining vintage and modern elements. Some of New York interior design elements: outsized glass windows to see the view of the City, giving an impression of spaciousness; arts also take part in the scene; hardwood floors and marble, granite, brick, and concrete. These are the materials that you will find in NY 21^st century homes and urban outfitters home.

 

 Conclusion

 

What is interesting about interior design periods is that you get to take a look at all the preceding eras and designs they adopted. And pick the elements of your choice, the color palette you like, the furniture you feel appealed to, and combine them all in one place, which will truly speak your language, reflect your personality and taste, while being of your own creation and conception. Start stacking the furniture and décor items that you find suitable to your taste at the nearest home depot, and start planning your next remodeling based on a thorough research and on this concise exploration, we provided you with, and design the house of your dreams!