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We all like to imagine ourselves as some sort of interior designer as we decorate our homes or office spaces. We think of interior design as being cutesy and decorative with drapes that match the carpet, but maybe that definition underplays all that actually goes on in interior design The purpose of this article is to help you understand the intricacies of interior design, so you can be a basic designer yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Interior Design?<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Interior design is more than just the art of decoration–it’s actually a combination of art and science with the purpose of creating a certain type of environment.  The New York School of Interior Design<\/a> puts it this way:<\/span><\/p>\n

“Interior design is all about how we experience spaces. It’s a powerful, essential part of <\/span> our daily lives and affects how we live, work, play, and even heal. Comfortable homes, functional workplaces, beautiful public spaces—that’s interior design at work.”<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

There are technical and functional aspects of interior design that require more than an eye for beauty, and there are various styles of interior design to learn such as:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Modern<\/span><\/em>–<\/em> Sleek, clean-cut look with materials like wood, glass, and steel<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Minimalist<\/span><\/em>–<\/em> Simple and stick-to-the-essentials that emphasizes functionality<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Industrial<\/span><\/em>–<\/em> Rough, unfinished look with exposed elements like brick, wood, metal, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Traditional<\/span><\/em>–<\/em> Abundant and lavish in accessories with layering and details<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Transitional<\/span><\/em>–<\/em> A combination of modern and traditional that finds balance between modern materials and plush decorations<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. French country<\/span><\/em>–<\/em> Warm colors and worn ornaments with wooden furnishings<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Bohemian<\/span><\/em>–<\/em> Vintage and carefree with flea market additions and an emphasis on comfort<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Shabby chic<\/span><\/em>–<\/em> Feminine and soft with vintage echoes and pastel colors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"ColorFamous Interior Designers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Interior design has been evolving over the years, with each new interior designer adding on to past design models. Today’s design world is lead by designers who have built upon design ideas of the past and made them their own. See if you can recognize the work of these designers after learning about them.<\/span><\/p>\n