Elegantly Georgian

Georgian design was dominant for over 100 years, spanning from 1714 to 1830 which during this time, saw through four consecutive King Georges on the throne, hence the name. The Georgian style can be easily characterised by the use of symmetry, with a huge emphasis on balance and proportion. Georgian design also boasts a sense […]

Back to Baroque

The Baroque style appeared in the 17th Century in Italy, as Protestantism grew, the Roman Catholic Church felt it needed to show its superiority and so began creating new elaborate,more theatrical churches and palaces which filtered down into the interiors. In most interiors the focus was around the stucco, and decoration of the walls and […]

Victorian Interiors

Victorian Interiors coincided with the Industrial Revolution. In this period of time, for the first time, middle classes were able to invest heavily in the decor and the design of their homes. This was due to the cheaper, readily available household items. They were accessible to people who could never have afforded them before! People […]

Mid Century Modern Living

Mid Century Modern style spans over the 1930’s to mid 1960’s, characterised by clean lines, gentle curves and a focus on function, materials and form. It was a period when architects turned away from traditional designs and aimed for a more  original aesthetic. Most Mid Century modern homes focus around three main elements, clean minimalist […]

About Art Deco

Art Deco (1905 – 1930) is one of the twentieth century’s most iconic, popular interior design styles. It symbolises glamour and sophistication and was a shift away from the heavy decoration of the Victorian Interiors era and has remained timeless ever since. Hugely influenced by sharp angles, cubic forms, black lacquer and zig zag shapes […]