Interior Design Explained

The Renaissance is a historical period and artistic movement characterized by a revival of interest in classical art, architecture, and knowledge.

French Renaissance refers to a period of rebirth in French art and architecture, emulating classical forms with a focus on symmetry and proportion.

The Early Renaissance is a period in art and architecture characterized by a revival of Classical influences and a focus on symmetry, proportion, and harmony.

Gothic Revival is a design style that reinterprets the architecture, interiors, and decorative arts of the Gothic period.

Romanesque is a style of architecture and design characterized by semi-circular arches, thick walls, and sturdy pillars.

Italian Renaissance refers to the revival of classical art and architecture originating in Italy in the 14th century.

A Modillion is a decorative bracket used in classical architecture.

Georgian architecture and interiors denote the styles that were popular in Britain during the reigns of the first four Georges, from 1714 to 1830.

Evolute is a term primarily used in mathematics and architecture, referring to a curve generated from another curve.

Moroccan refers to a design style influenced by the culture, architecture, and art of Morocco.

Louis XIII is a style of interior design and architecture originating in France during the reign of King Louis XIII.

Neo-Classic is a design style that draws inspiration from ancient Greek and Roman architecture and interiors.

A roundel is a circular decorative element used in architecture and design.

Cinquefoil is an architectural motif used primarily in Gothic architecture.

English Regency is a design style that emerged in the early 19th century, characterized by its refinement, elegance, and incorporation of elements from ancient Greek and Roman architecture.

Biophilic Design is an approach to architecture and interior design that seeks to connect building occupants more closely to nature.

Colonial Revival is an architectural and interior design style that seeks to revive elements of American colonial architecture.

Baroque is a highly decorative and theatrical style of architecture, art, and design that originated in the early 17th century in Europe.

A traditional floral symbol of England, often used in architecture and design.

A pediment is a triangular upper part of a building in classical architecture, often found above the horizontal structure of the entablature.

Acanthus is a decorative motif used in interior design and architecture, characterized by stylized leaves of the Acanthus plant.

Art Nouveau is an international style of art, architecture, and applied art, especially the decorative arts, that was most popular between 1890 and 1910.

A style of design and architecture that flourished in the Netherlands during the 16th and early 17th centuries.