Although we may think that interior design is a fairly modern consideration, it has in fact been around for thousands of years. As far back as ancient Egypt times, archaeologists have proven that modern interior design it not so different to ancient Egypt's when they too lavishly decorated their homes.
Interior design was not just for the wealthy; those who lived in humble mud hits also practiced interior design by adding painted murals, vases and textile 'throws' to their homes which had a purely aesthetic and no practical use. Later on, the ancient Romans and Greeks carried on with interior design. The wealthy used interior design to showcase their wealth, with every aspect from the grand architecture to the silver and bronze ornaments and intricate mosaic floors a reflection of their status.
Despite interior design taking a much sombre turn during Medieval Europe, they were still conscious of how their interiors should look by sticking to dark and simple designs to reflect their Christian beliefs. The 12th Century saw the rise of Gothic architecture and interior design which remained strong until the 15th Century. It was then when the French Renaissance occurred which saw interior design become much more colourful, lavish and ornate.
Medieval Europe may have completely shied away from lavish decoration, but their consciousness of decorating their homes simply and blandly is still evidence of their attitudes towards interior design. Things started to pick up during the 12th Century when Gothic architecture and design became the style, followed later by the much more colourful and ornate style from the 15th Century following the French Renaissance.
Over the last two hundred years, we have seen many interior design trends come and go. Some of the more popular ones such as Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Bauhaus and Kitsch have had at various times a 'come-back' with many wanting to revert back to the 'good old days'. At the same time, thought, interior design has never been so innovative, with rules no longer applicable when it comes to how we decorate our homes.
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Bauhaus and Kitsch are just a few of the main trends we have seen over the last two hundred years, but whilst being fairly modern in terms of design, they have had various comebacks brought back by those who wish to revert to more traditional styles. Today, however, whilst there is still an element of yearning for the 'good old days', interior design has also never been so innovate, with the focus on design meets practicality a common theme around the world.
Interior design was not just for the wealthy; those who lived in humble mud hits also practiced interior design by adding painted murals, vases and textile 'throws' to their homes which had a purely aesthetic and no practical use. Later on, the ancient Romans and Greeks carried on with interior design. The wealthy used interior design to showcase their wealth, with every aspect from the grand architecture to the silver and bronze ornaments and intricate mosaic floors a reflection of their status.
Despite interior design taking a much sombre turn during Medieval Europe, they were still conscious of how their interiors should look by sticking to dark and simple designs to reflect their Christian beliefs. The 12th Century saw the rise of Gothic architecture and interior design which remained strong until the 15th Century. It was then when the French Renaissance occurred which saw interior design become much more colourful, lavish and ornate.
Medieval Europe may have completely shied away from lavish decoration, but their consciousness of decorating their homes simply and blandly is still evidence of their attitudes towards interior design. Things started to pick up during the 12th Century when Gothic architecture and design became the style, followed later by the much more colourful and ornate style from the 15th Century following the French Renaissance.
Over the last two hundred years, we have seen many interior design trends come and go. Some of the more popular ones such as Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Bauhaus and Kitsch have had at various times a 'come-back' with many wanting to revert back to the 'good old days'. At the same time, thought, interior design has never been so innovative, with rules no longer applicable when it comes to how we decorate our homes.
Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Bauhaus and Kitsch are just a few of the main trends we have seen over the last two hundred years, but whilst being fairly modern in terms of design, they have had various comebacks brought back by those who wish to revert to more traditional styles. Today, however, whilst there is still an element of yearning for the 'good old days', interior design has also never been so innovate, with the focus on design meets practicality a common theme around the world.