Design History Articles

A design trailblazer with a penchant for color, David Hicks (1929 -1998) rebelled against the English country style by juxtaposing modern, geometric patterns with antique furnishings (very #beyondthebeige). His motifs boast a controlled precision that feels,...

When thinking about your own decorating style, it's important (and delightful) to explore the history of interior design—from the birth of the "professional decorator" to the advent of the "Prince of Chintz" in the 80s and 90s. This list of legendary decorators is a...