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Interior decoration or decor is the art of decorating a room so that it is attractive, easy to use, and functions well with the existing architecture. Art refers to a diverse range of Human activities creations and expressions that are appealing to the Senses or Emotions of a human individual The term architecture (from Greek αρχιτεκτονικήarchitektoniki) can be used to mean a process a profession or documentation The goal of interior decoration is to provide a certain "feel" for the room; it encompasses applying wallpaper, wall decals, painting walls and other surfaces, choosing furniture and fittings, such as light fixtures, floorplans and providing other decorations for the area such as paintings, sculptures and carpets. This page refers to the material used for Interior decoration. Painting (pān'tīng in Art, is the practice of applying Color to a Surface (support base such as e Furniture is the Mass noun for the movable objects which may support the human body (seating furniture and beds, provide storage or hold objects on horizontal Lighting includes both artificial Light sources such as lamps and natural illumination of interiors from Daylight. Painting (pān'tīng in Art, is the practice of applying Color to a Surface (support base such as e A carpet is any loom-woven felted textile or grass floor covering In some cases, interior decorating is performed professionally by certified interior decorators (C. I. D. )

Although the terms interior decorating and interior design are sometimes used interchangeably, each discipline exhibits a distinct difference in its scope. Interior design is a practice concerned with anything that is found inside a space - walls windows doors finishes textures light furnishings and furniture Interior decorating is generally focused on the selection and presentation of interior items within a space, such as furniture, accessories, finishes and room layout. Interior design, on the other hand, involves manipulating the architectural integrity of the interior space. The term architecture (from Greek αρχιτεκτονικήarchitektoniki) can be used to mean a process a profession or documentation

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History

The role of interior decorator probably came into existence in the 1720s in Western Europe, mostly being performed by men of diverse backgrounds. Western Europe at its most general meaning means 'all the countries in the West of Europe ' William Kent, who was trained as a history painter, is often cited as the first person to take charge of an entire interior, including internal architecture, furniture selection, and the hanging of paintings. William Kent (born in Bridlington, Yorkshire, c 1685 &ndash 12 April 1748) was an eminent English Architect, Landscape History painting, as formulated in 1667 by André Félibien, a historiographer architect and theoretician of French Classicism, was in the Hierarchy

In London, this role was frequently filled by the upholsterer (sometimes called the upholder), while in Paris the marchand-mercier (a "merchant of goods" who acts as general contractor) often filled this role. Upholstery is the work of providing Furniture, especially seats with Padding, springs Webbing, and fabric or Leather Upholstery is the work of providing Furniture, especially seats with Padding, springs Webbing, and fabric or Leather A marchand-mercier is a French term for a type of entrepreneur working outside the Guild system Architects both in Great Britain and on the European continent also often served as interior decorators. An architect is a licensed individual who leads a design team in the Planning and Design of buildings and participates in oversight of Building Construction Robert Adam, the neoclassical architect, is perhaps the most well-know late-century example of an architect who took on entire interiors, down to the doorknobs and fire-irons. Robert Adam ( 3 July 1728 &ndash 3 March 1792) was a Scottish neoclassical Architect, Interior designer Neoclassical architecture was an architectural style produced by the neoclassical movement that began in the mid-18th century both as a reaction against the Rococo A doorknob is a device which enables a Door as well as a cabinet to be opened Other 18th-century men who filled the role of interior decorator include Sir William Chambers, James Wyatt and Dominique Daguerre (marchand-mercier who emigrated to England). Sir William Chambers ( 27 October 1723 &ndash 17 February 1796) was a Scottish Architect, born in Gothenburg This article refers to the English Architect. For the Game designer, see James Wyatt (game designer. Dominique Daguerre was a Parisian Marchand-mercier who was in partnership from 1772 with Simon-Philippe Poirier, an arbiter of taste and the inventor of During the 1830s, interior decorators were responsible for the revival of interest in Gothic and Rococo styles in England. By the late 19th century, some firms set themselves apart as "art furnishers. "

Modern interior decorators began with Lenygon and Morant in London, Charles Alavoine and Jeanselme in Paris, and Herter Brothers (from 1864) and Elsie De Wolfe and Ogden Codman in New York. The firm of Herter Brothers, New York, (working 1864 – 1906 founded by Gustave (1830 – 1898 and Christian Herter (1839 – 1883 begun as an upholstery Elsie de Wolfe (also known as Lady Mendl) ( December 20, 1865 ? &ndash July 12, 1950) was a pioneering professional interior Ogden Codman Jr ( January 19 1863 - January 8 1951) was a noted American architect and interior decorator and co-author with Edith Wharton

Other early interior decorators:

Many of the most famous designers and decorators during the 20th Century had no formal training. Syrie Maugham (née Gwendoline Maud Syrie Barnardo 10 July 1879 - 25 July 1955) was a leading British interior decorator of the 1920s and 1930s Sibyl Colefax was a notable English Interior decorator and Socialite in the first half of the twentieth century. Dorothy Draper (born Dorothy Tuckerman November 22, 1889, died March 11, 1969) was an influential and innovative American Interior decorator Pierre François Léonard Fontaine ( September 20, 1762, Pontoise, near Paris – October 10, 1853, Paris) was a neoclassical Sister Parish, Mark Hampton, Robert Denning and Vincent Fourcade, Stephen Chase, Mario Buatta, John Saladino and many others were trend-setting innovators in the worlds of design and decoration. Sister Parish (born on July 15 1910 in Morristown New Jersey and died in 1994 born Dorothy May Kinnicutt) was an American interior decorator and Robert Denning ( March 13, 1927 &ndash August 26, 2005) was an American Interior designer whose lush interpretations of French Vincent Gabriel Fourcade ( February 27 1934 &ndash December 23 1992) was a French Interior designer and the business

Room theme

A theme is a consistent idea used throughout a room to create a feeling of completeness. These themes often follow period styles. Examples of this are Louis XV, Victorian, Minimalist, Georgian, Gothic, or Art Deco. Louis XV (15 February 1710 &ndash 10 May 1774 ruled as King of France and of Navarre from 1 September 1715 until his death in 1774 Victorian decorative arts refers to the style of Decorative arts during the Victorian era. Art Deco was a popular international design movement from 1925 until 1939 affecting the decorative arts such as Architecture, Interior design, and Industrial The evolution of interior decoration themes has now grown to include themes not necessarily consistent with a specific period style allowing the mixing of pieces from different periods. Each element should contribute to form or function or both and maintain a consistent standard of quality and combine to create the desired design.

On television

Interior decoration has become a popular television subject. Television ( TV) is a widely used Telecommunication medium for sending ( Broadcasting) and receiving moving Images, either monochromatic In the United Kingdom (UK), popular interior decorating programs include Changing Rooms (BBC) and Selling Houses (Channel 4). The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Changing Rooms was a British television entertainment DIY show broadcast on the BBC. Channel 4 is a public-service Television and Radio broadcaster in the United Kingdom centred around a television channel of the same name which began Famous interior designers whose work is featured in these programs include Linda Barker and Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen. Linda Thomas Barker (born 6 October 1961) is an Interior designer and television presenter from Clayton West Yorkshire. Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen (born 11 March 1965 in London) is an Interior designer and Television personality best known for his appearances In the United States, the TLC Network airs a popular program called Trading Spaces, a show with a format similar to the UK program Changing Rooms. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the TLC (generally called as The Learning Channel) is a cable TV network in the US and Canada, that carries a variety of informational and Trading Spaces is an hour-long US television reality program that has aired since 2000 on the cable channels TLC and Discovery Home In addition, both Home & Garden Television (HGTV) and the Discovery Home networks also televise many programs about interior design and decorating, featuring the works of a variety of interior designers, decorators and home improvement experts in a myriad of projects. Home & Garden Television ( HGTV) is a cable TV network in the US that carries a variety of Home and Garden improvement maintenance Fictional interior decorators include the Sugarbaker sisters on Designing Women and Grace Adler on Will & Grace. Designing Women was an American television Sitcom that centered around the working and personal lives of four Southern women and one man in an Interior Grace Elizabeth Adler (born April 26 1967 is a Fictional character on the popular American Sitcom Will & Grace, portrayed by Debra Messing Will & Grace is a popular Emmy Award -winning American television sitcom that was originally broadcast on NBC from 1998 to 2006

See also

Interior design is a practice concerned with anything that is found inside a space - walls windows doors finishes textures light furnishings and furniture Africa Interior design education has been delivered in South Africa since the 1970s and this education is on a par with programs offered in most developed countries of the world The Decoration of Houses, a manual of Interior design written by Edith Wharton with architect Ogden Codman in 1898.

Dictionary

interior decoration

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  1. The decoration of the inside homes and buildings, such as the decor and furnishings.
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