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December 2007 Issue
- History of Interior Design (part 1 of 2)
- Dorthy Draper
- David Hicks
- Billy Baldwin
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| THE HISTORY OF INTERIOR DESIGN |
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No one knows how the history of interior design actually began. There is ample evidence however, that all through history, the wealthy people did decorate their homes and have elaborate furniture. In the homes of the ancient Egyptians, for example, there were brightly colored cushions and textiles. The ceilings and the wooden columns used for supporting the roofs were also brightly colored. The ancient Romans had rooms in their homes that were carefully planned according to their use and the view. They often had separate living rooms for winter and summer. Wall decorations, furniture and accessories were decorated and made with great artistic skill.
Click on the link below to read more about the history of interior design. We have also included articles about three influential designers that we think you will find interesting. Be sure to see next month’s newsletter which will focus on contemporary designers.
Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
The Currier Design Team
History Of Interior Design (Web version) (PDF Version)
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DOROTHY DRAPER
Born to a wealthy and privileged family in 1889, in one of the most exclusive communities in American history, Tuxedo Park, Dorothy Draper was the first to “professionalize” the interior design industry by establishing, in 1923, the first interior design company in the United States, something that until then was unheard of, and also at a time when it was considered daring for a woman to go into business for herself.
Complete Article (Web Version) (PDF Version)
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DAVID HICKS
He was the superstar designer of the 1960s and 1970s – sought after by royalty and the privileged. Though it's been many years since his last projects were center stage in the design world, David Hicks' influence is still felt today.
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BILLY BALDWIN
What more do I need to say? Very few decorators can hold a candle to this master of interior design. His style could be quite contemporary, but he was just as comfortable with the traditional idiom. Many of his interiors were masterful displays of bold color, while others were outfitted in chic beige. I think the greatest compliment that can be given to Baldwin, though, is that his rooms were timeless.
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