
Inspired Design
A design journal as a celebration of art, creative pursuits & influential legends.
Inspired Design: Art Deco Inspired Interiors
From its outset, Art Deco was influenced by the bold geometric forms of Cubism and the Vienna Secession; the bright colors of Fauvism and of the Ballets Russes; the updated craftsmanship of the furniture of the eras of Louis Philippe I and Louis XVI; and the exotic styles of China and Japan, India, and Persia.
The main characteristics of Art Deco are
Smooth wall surface.
Sharp edged, linear appearance.
Stylized decorative elements using geometrical forms, zigzags, chevrons.
Low relief decorative panels.
Stepped or set back front facade.
Strips of windows with decorative spandrels.
Reeding and fluting around doors and windows.
Inspired Design: Perfect Bedroom Suite
Entertaining spaces have traditionally received the greatest amount of design attention in the home, but now our private quarters are taking on a whole new level of importance. Bedrooms are being transformed into high-design home sanctuaries, with furnishings selected not only to offer a good night’s sleep but also to serve as calming cocoons for escape.
Inspired Look: Dazzling Interiors
Dazzling Interior has redefined the world of modern luxury by becoming synonymous with refinement, quality and unique style. It involves expert selection and considered relationships between elements of light, texture, scale, and unexpected materials.
“It’s all about the mix, where something traditional doesn’t feel dated, and something modern doesn’t feel futuristic. It feels practical and real.”