Interior design

The selection of design posts and articles about the last 150 years of Interior Design offers a comprehensive overview of the evolution of this field. From the Victorian era to the present day, these resources provide insights into the changing styles, materials, and techniques that have shaped interior design.

The posts and articles cover various topics, including the rise of Art Deco in the 1920s, the mid-century modern movement of the 1950s and 60s, and contemporary trends in sustainable design. They also explore how interior design has been influenced by cultural shifts, such as the rise of mass production and globalization.

By examining these historical trends and contemporary developments, designers can gain a deeper understanding of their craft and develop new approaches to creating beautiful and functional spaces that reflect their client’s needs and preferences.

Georgian drawing room with blue upholstered sofas, antique wooden chairs, paintings, and fireplace

Georgian Design in Decorative Arts

Georgian design spans 1714 to 1830, encompassing various styles reflecting evolving English tastes, showcasing craftsmanship, flexibility, and a blend of influences in architecture and decorative arts.Read More →

Interfraternity Club Chicago interior with plaster walls and ceiling unified by grey henna and black colour treatment

Ceiling Design in Interior Architecture: “The Top of the Room” in 1932

Carleton B. Ryder’s 1932 article advocates for treating ceilings as significant architectural elements, emphasizing their roles in proportion, acoustics, and overall room unity in interior design.Read More →

Geometric cement tiles in a bathroom interior used to define a patterned floor with timber vanity and neutral wall tiles

The Decorative Power of Cement Tiles in Interior Design

Cement tiles enhance interior design by combining functionality and artistry, creating memorable spaces with geometric patterns, colour variety, and practical zoning without adding physical barriers.Read More →

Colefax and Fowler Olander Collection interior with rose curtains, striped sofa, floral cushions and patterned ottoman

Colefax and Fowler Olander Collection: Pattern, Texture and English Interior Elegance

The Colefax and Fowler Olander Collection blends contemporary decor with traditional English style, showcasing textiles that harmoniously combine comfort, pattern, and historical significance.Read More →

Modern interior vignette with designer furniture, sculptural lighting, seating, textiles and home accessories

100 Essential Furniture, Lighting, Seating and Accessories Companies

A curated directory of 100 important furniture, lighting, seating and accessories companies, from modernist design houses to contemporary manufacturers and homeware brands.Read More →

American Colonial architecture illustration of Hutchinson House in Boston with symmetrical facade and classical detailing

American Colonial Design: Architecture, Furniture and Decorative Arts

American Colonial design reflects a unique blend of British influence and local adaptation, shaping furniture, architecture, and decorative arts before the Federal period, emphasising practicality and regional character.Read More →

Detail of stone retaining wall and stepped terrace at George Hunt House 1924 California cottage

The George Hunt House (1924): An English Cottage Ideal in California

The George Hunt House exemplifies 1920s California architecture, merging English cottage charm with functional design, prioritising interior comfort and harmony over formal symmetry.Read More →

Pair of Prairie School armchairs by George Mann Niedecken and Frank Lloyd Wright with geometric oak frames and green upholstered cushions

George Mann Niedecken: Interior Architect of the Prairie School and Pioneer of Integrated American Design

George Mann Niedecken significantly shaped Prairie School interiors by integrating architecture, furniture, and decoration, fostering an expressive, modern domestic environment in early twentieth-century America.Read More →

An example Vogue Regency style that was pioneered by Syrie Maugham

Historic Interiors: Syrie Maugham and the Theatre of Light

Syrie Maugham’s interiors blend historical and modern elements, emphasizing white as structural design, reflective surfaces, and cohesive aesthetics, creating spaces that prioritize atmosphere and sociability.Read More →

Ralph Lauren Home interior with Southwestern modern décor, featuring leather sling chairs, a white sofa with Navajo-style textile, and a stepped adobe staircase.

Desert Modernism Meets Southwestern Luxury

Ralph Lauren Home merges Southwestern luxury and modernism, featuring an adobe staircase, textured materials, and a mix of cultural influences, creating a luxurious yet livable space.Read More →

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