The document discusses the history and evolution of interior design from early humans decorating dwellings to the development of distinct styles like Scandinavian, eclectic, and mid-century modern. It also explores how interior design was influenced by ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. In the early 20th century, Elsie de Wolfe published one of the first interior design books called "The House in Good Taste," helping establish interior design as a professional field. Today, interior design draws inspiration from various sources like magazines, TV shows, and books.

1. Interior Design
Interior Architecture and Design in Print.

2. Researching
• It started around 1900s where it was
known as “Interior Decorator” in America.
In 1913, Elsie de Wolfie published her first
Interior Design book called “The House in
Good Taste.” In this book she shared some
interior design ideas that was famous in
that century. Elsie was the first lady of
interior decoration.
Good Reads. (-). The House in Good Taste by Elsie De Wolfe. Available:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/344952.The_House_in_Good_Taste . Last accessed 1st Oct 2019.

3. History of Interior Design
• The early prehistoric humans first started to decorate their
dwellings using basic drawings, this leaded us to what we call
Interior Design.
• The Egyptians were known for their ornate murals which
acted at amazing documents that detailed their beliefs, history
and way of life.
Engleman, L. (2019). The History of Interior Design. Available: https://www.sbid.org/history-of-interior-design/ . Last accessed 24th Sept 2019.
Robins, G. (1997). Understanding ancient Egyptian art. In: Shoolbred, A The Art of Ancient Egypt. Harvard University Press: British Museum Press. p12-
13.

4. Romans and Greeks
• After Ancient Egypt, the Romans and Greeks changed the
tastes in architectural style. The Greeks was strict for
constructing their massive, pillared buildings and they used
beautiful vases and paintings.
• They build upon the Egyptian art of interior decorating and
accessorizing. The Romans emphasis on combining beauty and
comfort. Both used vases, mosaic floors, and wall painting or
frescoes to create beautiful interior spaces.

5. Interior Design Styles
• Scandinavian – cool, cosy accents,
and simple colours… Eclectic –
break the rules, have fun, and be
bold… Industrial – bare brick,
rough textures, and solid
structures… Vintage – elegant,
romantic, and sophisticated in
nature… Minimalist – valuing open
space above things… Mid-Century
Modern – organic and geometric…
Coastal – satisfying our longing for
sea, sand, and sun… Contemporary
– glass and metal in clean lines..
Amara. (2019). Interior Design Styles: The Definitive Guide. Available: https://www.amara.com/editorial/style/interior-
design-styles . Last accessed 24th Sept 2019.

6. Scandinavian
Inspired by the snow, mountains
and fjords of the Nordic countries,
Scandi interiors are proving
enduringly popular across the
globe. This timeless interior style
works beautifully in living areas,
bedrooms and bathrooms. Layer
wools, fabrics and fur onto a glass
or wooden framework for an
effortlessly cool Nordic interior.
Think pared back cosiness, clean
lines and plenty of texture. It’s time
to embrace the Danish concept of
hygge – our love affair with Scandi
style is set to stay.
Amara. (2019). Interior Design Styles: The Definitive Guide. Available: https://www.amara.com/editorial/style/interior-
design-styles . Last accessed 24th Sept 2019.

7. Eclectic
Eclectic interiors borrow ideas
from a range of different periods,
styles and trends. Break the rules,
have a little fun and inject your
personality into your decorating –
that’s what the eclectic style is all
about. Still, it is important to
maintain a sense of balance
within your decorating. The very
best eclectic interiors are a
cohesive blend of old, new,
colour, texture and pattern.
Amara. (2019). Interior Design Styles: The Definitive Guide. Available: https://www.amara.com/editorial/style/interior-
design-styles . Last accessed 24th Sept 2019.

8. Industrial
From steel and stone to bricks and
brass – industrial interior style is
all about raw, exposed materials.
Introduce metal fixtures or
stripped back floorboards for a
subtle but effective nod to the
industrial trend. Statement lights
are often a feature of industrial
interiors and are particularly
important for softening an
otherwise cold space. Let your
colour palette be guided by the
raw materials used for a truly
authentic industrial look.
Amara. (2019). Interior Design Styles: The Definitive Guide. Available: https://www.amara.com/editorial/style/interior-
design-styles . Last accessed 24th Sept 2019.

9. Vintage
Far from old-fashioned, vintage
interior styling can be incredibly
versatile. Whether you’re after a look
that is charming and pretty or retro
and edgy, adding some key vintage
pieces can help you bring the room
together. The best vintage interiors
avoid looking overly twee by keeping
clutter to a minimum. A vintage
cabinet or storage unit is a fabulous
way to update your interior in a stylish
but practical way. Open shelves allow
you to get creative with your styling,
and can proudly showcase any books,
trinkets or vintage accessories.
Amara. (2019). Interior Design Styles: The Definitive Guide. Available: https://www.amara.com/editorial/style/interior-
design-styles . Last accessed 24th Sept 2019.

10. Minimalist
The minimalist trend started in the
early twentieth century and continues
to pervade many aspects of modern
life, interior design included. Initially
influenced by the simplicity of
Japanese design, minimalism works on
the principle that less is more.
Minimalist interiors are stripped down
to their essential elements and empty
space is left to make the design
statement. Use colour sparingly in
minimalist rooms, the idea is not to
distract or detract from its simplicity.
Black, white and primary colours are
often regarded as best for a minimalist
space.
Amara. (2019). Interior Design Styles: The Definitive Guide. Available: https://www.amara.com/editorial/style/interior-
design-styles . Last accessed 24th Sept 2019.

11. Mid-Century Modern
In the 1950s and ’60s, a post-war
America was looking to break traditional
design conventions and propel its design
industries into the modern era. As a
result, the mid-century modern style
was born. Characterised by clean,
simple lines, pops of blues and greens,
and plenty of wood and rusty metals,
mid-century modern is a design style
with definite staying power. Looking for
ways to incorporate the style into your
home? Sarah Akwisombe’s top tip is to
head to the charity shops. ‘Once you get
out of London or bigger cities you’ll find
they don’t always appreciate the mid-
century modern style that much, so you
can find some great lamps, teak
furniture and even sofas and armchairs
if you look well’, Sarah explains.
Amara. (2019). Interior Design Styles: The Definitive Guide. Available: https://www.amara.com/editorial/style/interior-
design-styles . Last accessed 24th Sept 2019.

12. Coastal
Traditionally, coastal interiors have
centred around the cliché of seaside
accessories, nautical motifs and
distressed woodwork. Today, the
best coastal interiors adopt a more
contemporary approach. Subtle
nods to seaside living work
beautifully without overdoing it.
Think natural materials, plenty of
glass and breezy white draperies
that combine to create a spacious
coastal haven. The coastal look is
relaxed and unassuming and, when
done right, works just as well in a
city apartment as it does in a beach-
front property.
Amara. (2019). Interior Design Styles: The Definitive Guide. Available: https://www.amara.com/editorial/style/interior-
design-styles . Last accessed 24th Sept 2019.

13. Contemporary
The contemporary interior style is
current, modern, and constantly
evolving. The fluidity of
contemporary interior design is
particularly exciting – what is
considered a contemporary
interior now will likely change over
the course of the twenty-first
century. Today, contemporary
interiors feature clean, unadorned
spaces. Furniture tends to show
exposed legs to create a feeling of
space. Metals and glass are
popular contemporary materials
and intricate details are kept to a
minimum.
Amara. (2019). Interior Design Styles: The Definitive Guide. Available: https://www.amara.com/editorial/style/interior-
design-styles . Last accessed 24th Sept 2019.

14. While researching I was able to know a bit more about interior design and
discover the styles. I didn’t know that it was so many different styles, this
will be helping me in the future area that I will be working on such as
Interior Design. I was able to collect ideas to my final product and have a
base idea of how the interior design started and the history of it.

15. Interior Design Magazines
• In this magazines they used
the colours that would also
match with the colour
scheme of the whole page
which makes the magazine so
much interesting to see. This
also gives the magazine an
excellent appearance which
in my opinion makes a lot of
difference using colours that
matches perfectly with the
whole page.

16. TV shows
• Interior Design Masters by BBC.
• In this TV show they set a
challenge for the interior
designers which has different
episodes. While watching the
trailer I was able to have an idea
of how it works, I never watched
the program, but it seems
interesting. I like that in the show
the designers to be creative and
to show their skills in the area.
BBC. (2019). Interior Design Masters. Available: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0007mmt/ad/interior-design-masters-series-1-episode-1 .
Last accessed 1st Oct 2019.
Interior Design Masters | BBC Trailers. (2019). Available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7GnzQ0fhgQ . Last accessed 1st Oct 2019.

17. Books • A History of Interior Design by
John F. Pile.
• I really liked this book because it
starts from the very beginning
which I found interesting. I feel
like it is quite appealing for those
that are interested in Interior
Design, there are many things
that I didn’t know before and
reading through some pages
helped me to see a bit of the
history of it.
Pile, J. (2005). Prehistory to Early Civilizations. In: Townley, A. A History of Interior Design. 2nd ed. London: Laurence King
Publishing Ltd. p12-29.

18. References
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