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Interior Styles

The document outlines the evolution of interior design styles from ancient civilizations to modernism, highlighting key characteristics and influences of each period. It details styles such as Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical, Victorian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Modernism, and Post-Modernism, emphasizing their unique features and color palettes. Each style reflects the cultural and historical context of its time, showcasing changes in aesthetics and functionality.

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Interior Styles

The document outlines the evolution of interior design styles from ancient civilizations to modernism, highlighting key characteristics and influences of each period. It details styles such as Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, Neoclassical, Victorian, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Modernism, and Post-Modernism, emphasizing their unique features and color palettes. Each style reflects the cultural and historical context of its time, showcasing changes in aesthetics and functionality.

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Interior Design Styles Overtime

Ancient Civilizations (3000 BC - 476 AD )

Origin: Mesopotamia, Egypt , Greece and Rome.


Adorned with intricate carvings.
Vibrant murals, Luxurious furnishings
Showcased wealth and power
Used Furnishing and decorations made of gold, ivory and
precious stones.
Often included painted murals, coloumns, statues and
wooden furnitures with intricate carvings.
Colour palette used:
Medieval and Renaissance ( 467 - 1600 )

Origin: Europe

Influenced by the dominance of the catholic church


Thick stone walls, small windows, dimly lit
Consisted religious iconographies, tapestries and ornate
furnishings
Created emphasis on balance, proportion, symmetry and
grandiose architecture.
Colour palette used:
Baroque And Rococo (1600 - 1770)

Origin: Italy
Characterized by grandeur, dramatic use of lights and
dramatic use of lights and intricate detailing.
Features bold contrasts, opulent materials like marble &
gilded wood and elaborate frescoes.
Where as Rococo originated from France
Elegant and asymmetrical
Pastel colours and ornate mirrors, intricate stuccoes with
motifs inspired by nature.
Colour palette used:
Neoclassical And Victorian (1770 - 1901)

Origin: Greece and Rome


Featured symmetry, balance and restraint
Characterized by elegance and classical details such as
colours friezes and elaborate mouldings
Consisted muted colour palettes , refined furniture and
focused on proportion and balance.
The Victorian style was inspired by Queen Victoria's reign
(1837-1901).
Embraced opulence and eclecticism
Rich colours, intricate patterns and heavy decorative
elements

Colour palette used:


Art Nouveau And Art Deco (1890 - 1930)

Emphasized on organic forms, intricate lines and natural


motifs such as flowers and plants
Sought to break away from historical design constraints
celebrating hand craftmanship and fluidity
Featured stained glass, curved wood works and elegant
asymmetrical shapes
Art Deco emerged in 19 20's and 1930's
Embraced geometric patterns, bold colours and lavish
materials like chrome, glass and exotic woods
Influenced by industrialization and technological
advancements.

Colour palette used:


Modernism And Post-Modernism (1900 - Present Day)

Emerged in early 20 century


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Emphasized simplicity, functionality and the use of


industrial materials
Uses clean lines, open spaces and minimal ornamentation
Neutral colour palettes and large windows
Post Modernism: Late 20 century
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Embraces eclecticism, bold colours, playful forms and


diverse cultural forms.
Allowed experimentation and breaking of conservative
design ideologies.

Colour palette used:


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