Interior design history FROM 1960-2010

1. By : Mohamed Altayeb . Sara Almadny
Sup: Eng. Jamal Salem

2. Introduction
Effects
Period styles
1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
• Influences
• The names
• Furniture
• Colors and texture
• Get a look
References

3. Introduction
interior design has seen a fine array of styles as
homeowners look to transform the look in their homes.
Whether it be painted or mosaic walls, rich, ornate furniture
or bright, bold prints, people through the ages have
decorated their homes to improve home décor, and in that
respect, not much has changed since cavemen painted their
caves. How have and people their homes through the ages?
What style have they chosen? What inspired them? How has
that changed to modern day home décor?

4. Egypt
Italy
Britain…est
Stones
Tiles
Wood
Fabric …est
Building uses:
residential
medical
Worship
Colors
Beliefs
Motifs

5. EGYPTION STYLEGOTHIC STYLE

6. ROMAN STYLE

7. Art nouveau

9. in a spirit of rebellion, 1960s plundered the past for inspiration. The result is a ragbag of styles culled from all
over, including Victorian and Edwardian, the 1920s and art nouveau. But it was not just about replicating past
styles; everything was given an irreverent twist to make it all its own.
The swinging 60’s saw the free love movement
flourish underneath the dark shadow of probable
nuclear annihilation. Striking out against modernism,
the 60’s sought to radically combine elements of the
past with the new, forming post modernism. It was a
time for experimentation. The picture perfect TV
home of June cleaver moved into the brighter more
colorful home of The Brady Bunch. Design at the time
shook off the formality of previous eras and mixed
patterns, times periods, materials and colors.

10. plastic
PVC
multi-purpose
furniture low-level revivalist fun, witty

11. Pop art and op art both had a firm footing in
the 1960s. Artists such as Andy Warhol and
David Hockney with their pop art references
to mass culture (soup cans, comic strips,
images of icons like Marilyn Monroe) crossed
over into interiors, and on to murals,
wallpaper and posters. Similarly, op art with
its use of pattern and colour to simulate
movement found its way on to everything
from furniture to wallpaper. Artists such as
Bridget Riley, who works predominantly in
black and white, became the vogue.
Pop art

13. influences
•art nouveau - the whiplash lines and stylized flower shapes were
revived in the 1960s and metamorphosed into psychedelia
•space age - capsule and pod-shaped furniture
•travel - ornaments, rugs and anything brought back from hippy
pilgrimages to India and especially Morocco
•cinema - the line between fantasy and reality

20. • Open plan - make your house as open plan as possible. Use sliding doors and
moveable screens to partition off rooms; one room should flow into another.
• Wood - is disregarded for furniture but pine is used to panel walls and
particularly ceilings. Use tongue and groove and leave it unpainted for a sauna
room feel.
• Floors - you've got to have a shag pile rug - the bigger the better.
• Furniture - go for plastic or transparent blow-up furniture. Choose 'S' and egg
shapes, and anything that looks futuristic and space age furniture, and paint it
in bright colours.
• Bean bags - create a laid-back chill-out room with mattresses on the floor,
bean bags and loads of scatter cushions to make a conversation pit. Or else sit
cross-legged on the floor in the lotus position.
• Lighting - choose from mesmerising lava lamps, neon-fibre optic lamps which
change colour, Moroccan-inspired lamps or the ubiquitous paper lampshade.
Get the look

23. When it comes home design by decade, the 1970s get a lot of flak.
How can you blame the bad-talkers when they remember things like
disco balls and hot tubs in bedrooms? This reputation is a shame,
though, because the 1970s also brought us a handful of fresh décor
elements that feel much more real than ridiculous. In fact, the
following five 1970s decor features can easily fit in with your
modern design plan, too.
1970s

24. • 70s housing usually had open planning, grand entrances leading into lounge and kitchens, big windows brought in the light
and large sprawling staircases would take you to the first floor. Wooden paneling, door frames and beams coupled with
exposed brick work and stacked stone fireplaces were also popular
• The hippie movement continued unabated with an anti-consumerist alignment and an appreciation for nature and the
preservation of mother earth. There was a prevalence of earth tones, minimalism and teak and pine furniture. Hanging plants,
exposed ceiling beams and wicker furniture all carried a rustic tone.

25. Big
bigger,
biggest
Space
AGE
Orange&yellow
chrome,
glass, plastic fun

31. Get the look
• Vintage furniture is used in bright colours and is teamed up with bold printed rugs. However
the flooring and walls are neutral, brightening and enlarging the space.
• Contemporary furniture is incorporated here, but the colour palette has been used to reflect
the era.
• The main focal point of this space is the wall art used to add interest, using prints and
colours found in Seventies design.
• Very neutral, clean space with the use of vintage furniture, but again using neutral colours.
• The rise of Hollywood was a big factor in interiors from the fifties onwards, and those who
shied away from the bold prints of the Seventies used high quality finishes to add luxury to
their interiors. This is something worth trying if overly decorated interiors are not your thing
but you want to stay up to date with the latest trends.
• Dark wood can be used to frame an interior and in this instance this does not impact
negatively on the perceived space within the room due to the large windows.

35. The world of 1980s interior design is a richly complex one.
From metallic accents to striking angles and curves, many ’80s
motifs are surprisingly modern–even timeless–making them
easy to integrate into today’s design. The decade of excess
introduced a number of bold and startling approaches to design.
In its extremes, it is remembered for stark colored geometrical
nightmares, but for most normal homes it meant beige and
cream coloring along with the prevalence of carpets and wall to
wall wallpaper. But who could forget the mauve and dusty
pastel epidemic the swept the nation?? Think track lighting,
blocky furniture, and patio chairs used indoors.
1980s interior design

36. • In the ’80s, a modern look often reflected the “less is more”
approach, with minimalist spaces showcasing clean-lined
furniture. Reflective surfaces, achieved with materials such as
mirror, chrome and glass, were used to visually enlarge a room.
Grey was a popular unifying hue, as colorful artwork popped on
grey walls, while dark, muted colors could combine with gray
tones to reinforce a stark, modern look.
• Another popular ’80s modern hue: white. Contemporary lighting
fixtures added finishing touches to a modern space.

37. Modern less is more Grey , Peach
&white
Curve
30° -20°
Relax&calm

39. • This is the high-end modern stuff, the designer collectibles that auction
houses can’t keep in stock. When you view a Memphis-Milano piece, you
suddenly realize the inspiration for that Swatch Watch you once owned.
Fearless color and form combine in a display of zany artistry. The
Memphis-Milano movement challenged the status quo.
• Italian designers such as Ettore Sottsass and Michele De Lucchi took
boldness to a new level with shocking geometric motifs in furniture,
textiles, tabletop decor, and even jewelry.

43. Get the look
Artex walls and ceilings
Widely used in the 1970s, but still hugely popular in the 1980s, Artex was a
way of finishing off a ceilings and walls without plastering. Artex ceilings
and walls were mainly finished with familiar stippled and swirled patterns
which looked hideous and are really difficult to remove!

44. Get the look
Snazzy paint techniques
In the 1980’s we embraced fun paint techniques. Sponging and rag rolling were
used to create a mottled, aged look found on old porcelain or rustic stoneware. It
was an easy technique to master and was widely popular.

45. Get the look
Swags and tails
Don’t get us wrong, here at Ideal Home we love an amazing window
treatment, we’re also big fans of beautifully hung curtains.
Unfortunately, it seems that in the 1980s we took things to chintzy
extremes. Every window had more layers than a lettuce,

46. Get the look
Coloured carpets
Some contemporary coloured carpets are stunning. Fact.
However in the 1980s the mix of a lot of patterns

47. Get the look
ceramics
In the 1980s, an Art Deco revival occurred in the realm of graphic
design. Clean-lined fonts with modern curves were prominent, but
angles and ’20s/’30s-inspired arches also infiltrated the world of
interior design in a style we call ’80s Deco. Art Moderne-style
artwork, ceramic curves on ’80s modern vases, and rounded furniture
abounded

48. Get the look
Track lighting.
Track lighting is an easy and effective way of bringing the 80’s
back. Try to look for track lighting that is big in size. You may have
to search around a bit as the track lighting you find in stores today
generally tends to be smaller. But when rocking the 1980’s it’s
definitely a case of the bigger the better.

49. Get the look
Chintz
Chintz actually originates from India and can be dated back to the 1600’s. After a
while Chintz started to be imported to England and was seen as an extremely rare
and desirable piece, hence the expensive price tag. These prints were popular for
quilts, bed covers and draperies – as they are today.

52. The 90’s provided sobriety after the heady excess of the
previous decade. Interior design was toned back for a more
minimalist look with natural colors and lots and lots of pine
furniture. We can still hear the squeak from inflatable chairs
and feel the boredom of beige on beige on beige. Think ivy
wall designs carefully stenciled around windows, floral
patterns on chairs, and sofas, faux-silk flowers, sponge
painted walls, and the unfortunate carpet in bathrooms.
The 90’s
The 90s reinstated a feeling of minimalism after the 80s,
interiors were set to be clean and less busy, saying a lot
less than the bold statement of the previous decade.

53. Dark Green
Pine
Wood
Modern FearlessLeather

56. Get the look
Shabby Chic
Perhaps we wouldn't go so far as to put floral upholstery and
white wicker together again, but we do miss the charming
fabrics and overall romantic feel of the "Shabby Chic" mania
that defined the late 90s.
Furniture
Furniture got a little experimental in this decade, bringing
new forms and perfecting old ones as well.

57. Get the look
Wood
• Beams
• Finishes
• Cabinets
• Floors
The "Old World" Trend
Predominantly found in kitchens, the faux-aged finishes, copper
accents, and farmhouse tables made everyone feel like they
were in a kitchen in Provence. Though the French look has
never quite gone out of fashion, what made this trend so '90s
was the use of color

58. Get the look
Canopy Beds
(usually a four-poster with the frilly canopy)
back in the '90s, then went away after the
turn of the '00s.

59. London - uk

60. Masterpieces
Furniture

62. A few years after leaving art school in his native Sydney, the Australian designer
Marc Newson (1963-) moved to Tokyo, where he became fascinated by Japanese
culture – from the purity of traditional ukiyo-e, to the candy-coloured kitsch of
kawaii. Newson was also fascinated by the Japanese craft of origami, or paper
folding, aesthetically and in terms of its functional possibilities. When creating
the compound curved form of his 1988 Felt Chair, Newson applied the origami
principle of working from a flat piece of thick felt – of the type he admired in
Joseph Beuys’ sculpture. He later worked with Cappellini to remake the Felt Chair
in fibreglass.
Fibreglass
Felt ChairDesign: Marc Newson
Fibreglass, aluminium
Production by, Italy

65. W. W. Stool,
1990
Design:PhilippeStarck
Varnishedsand-castaluminium
Production:Vitra,Switzerland

67. 2000s
In came a new millennium and a new focus. Obviously the
technological revolution made a huge impact on societal behavior
and values. While color was brought back into the spotlight, so was
efficiency – represented by IKEA’s flat-packed furniture – and
entertainment – as has been represented by a large flat-screen
television. In a world where everyone was becoming more and more
“connected” per se, the importance of communicating a sense of
personality was also made visible in the home through decor details
such as photography, wall hangings, art pieces, plant life, and more.

68. Flat-Pack GREEN Replica

69. • Interior design trends of the noughties has seen another boost in
environmentalism, with DIY and upcycling trends becoming popular.
With a love for industrial style and a nod to the era of older buildings,
many home owners are choosing to expose timber beams, opt for
polished concrete over carpet and exposing raw brickwork to add
character and warmth to their homes. Minimalistic styles have also
remained strong throughout the decade, with Ikea-style flat-pack
furniture making its way into many homes.
• The economic downturn and population increase has also seen
houses becoming more compact, and many have done away with
large dining rooms and 3-car garages in favour of home offices and
open-plan living. With smaller homes comes smaller yards and the
humble courtyard has become a much-loved extension of the living
space, styled with outdoor rugs and alfresco dining suites,
courtyards are designed to be used year-round.

75. Get the look
Geometric shapes
spruced up with simple geometric lines or stylized
flower motifs.

76. Get the look
Interior tech: The technological revolution defined the new aesthetic – white, chromes
and monochromatic color schemes became the new norm.
Compact spaces: The apartment boom led to compact furniture and open floor
planning.
Sleek materials: Leather and suede in simple but plush aesthetics made a successful
comeback.
Neutral colors: The days of fun kinetic color schemes were long past and beige, greys
and browns were the new ‘it.’
Minimal accessorization: Technology was slowly but surely becoming the mainstream
accessory of any home, so there was way less focus on other ornamentation.
Wall hangings: A great emphasis was put on wall décor; photography, art pieces, plant
life and more became inspirational.

77. Get the look
Murphy Beds: Dual purposed and dichotomous, these hole-in-the-
wall bed designs are the pinnacle of small style living.
Folding Chairs: These were small and portable – a 2000 era
furniture sweetheart.

79. 2000s. This decade was dominated by a trend toward shiny
surfaces In addition to warm tans and beige, coastal colors gained
popularity. But the real color of the decade had to be stainless
steel—from fridges and dishwashers to faucets and cabinet
hardware, stainless steel was everywhere, conveying a clean,
luxurious and professional look.

84. In an era coloured by always online individuals and
social media, self expression has come to define the
approach to interior design. Home owners like to wear
their influences and inspirations on their sleeve for all
too see. In terms of the uncertain future of the
economy, homeowners are making use of smaller living
spaces and furniture with built in storage.
2010s

85. Think living green. More
efficient construction with
using less environmental
resources and higher efficiency
in space and energy
consumption, plus the
understanding of how to lower
your home’s emissions and it’s
impact on the environment.

86. flat modern white

87. Get the look
People are wanting to create the feeling of total
peace and relaxation of a retreat with large jacuzzi
baths that you can soak in until you go pruney, all-
one-colour tiles, earthy tones and minimalist accents.
Spa BathroomsPlants
HANGING PLANTS
PLANTS

88. Get the look
Terrazzo
cool in the ‘70s, uncool in the ‘90s, cool in 2018. Yes,
Terrazzo is back. The colourful floor tiles add an incredible
edge to any room and if you can’t stretch to the painfully
beautiful marble Terrazzo tiles

89. Get the look
Statement Ceilings
An inventive way to transform a room from the top down -
people are keeping the walls one colour but then
wallpapering, tiling, decorating or painting the ceiling to
make it the standout feature of the room.

90. Get the look
Earthy Neutrals
Sage is slated to be the new neutral. Replacing the likes of pure white, beige
and stone - the muted green with grey undertones is certainly more bold
than others but it's an approachable colour. Paired with woods and a cream
colour palette, the green will soften and warm up any space. Other pastels
that are tipped to be hot include soft mustards, jades and olives.
Brights
there are new neutrals but bold pigments are still set to be hot this year. an
abundance of burnt orange and greens - including forest and cactus green -
as well as peacock blue, Bordeaux and tomato reds with ochre.

91. • leather and velvet. Velvet is billed to be the fabric of choice for
statement soft furnishing . As for leather, it’s all about bedrooms
- think upholstered headboards and quilted chairs.
• instead of rose and yellow gold, more industrial shades of metal
are expected to become the prominent choice. From brass to
nickel - less high shine materials will add a more organic
element to space.

97. 20102000

98. What is in store for the next decade of
interior design? While two years may not
sound like a lot of time, look how much
has changed from decade to decade over
the past 60 years. Technology is
becoming increasingly important in
design as companies flawlessly mix
ease of use, technology and aesthetics.
What do you think we will see in interior design trends for 2020?

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