Visit with us the most beautiful buildings and engineering marvels or read about the history of furniture, interior design history facts and more interesting information about the History of Styles.
This weekend we have visited the Château de Malmaison. It is a relatively small and pleasant palace located 15 kilometers from central Paris, in a picturesque area known as the Preo forest. It was the private residence of Napoleon and Josephine. For a long period of time, the wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, Empress of France…
The decor of many cafés and or coffee shops is always a mix between modern and old. We like the fact that there are wooden tables and chairs, but we also like the fact that we have modern, creative pendant lighting. We like that there are bar stools we can sit on, but also, homely…
Style history: what is French Provincial style The end of the 17th and 18th centuries is an era when art and architecture became really important for the French royal family and the wealthy aristocrats close to it. The baroque, rococo and classicism of the three Louis are firmly established in history – with their ornate…
In the middle of the XII century on the outskirts of Paris was built a royal hunting house in the Vincennes forest. Its first owner was Louis VII. Over the next century, this house was used for royal hunting, and it was expanded several times. By the end of the 13th century, the hunting lodge…
When it comes to planning the trip to Paris, the castle Maisons-Lafitte is not always the most obvious choice to include in the program. And in vain! Only 20 minutes by train from the center of Paris and you will arrive to the beautiful town of Maisons-Lafitte and find its main attraction – Château de…
The main attraction of the Ninth District, the Opera is also called the Palais Garnier or Opera Garnier. To find it, you need to go to the very end of Opera Avenue. The building was called Paris Opera for a long time, but after the Opera Bastille opened in 1989, it began to be called…
From government buildings in Washington to iconic landmarks in cities like New York, we could say without doubt that we can find countless engineering marvels in America. Today, we’ll explore how custodians of a few such engineering marvels have managed to update their interior designs while maintaining respect for tradition and heritage. Be sure to…
Musée d’Orsay in Paris is primarily famous for its art collection – stunning masterpieces of Van Gogh, Gogen and Monet attract the tourists from all over the world. Not everyone knows, though, that this museum is also a home of an amazing furniture collection of the Art Nouveau Period. The museum’s building is remarkable by…
If you’ve seen any of the Chronicles of Narnia films, you’re likely familiar with the large, antique wardrobe that acts as the portal from an ordinary mansion to the magical land of Narnia. As it turns out, antique storage closets and wardrobes are quite trendy these days! Type “antique closet” into your favorite search engine,…
There are few contemporary furniture designs that remain as popular as the Eames armchair. It’s a classic piece of furniture that represents the pinnacle of style and sophistication. It’s a design that features smooth curves of molded plywood, that is comfortable without sacrificing cool lines or the ability to elevate the decor of any room. …
Bauhaus (which means “house of building” in German) was founded by a German architect, Walter Gropius in 1919. At the time, it was an art school unlike any other; as it focused on blending fine and applied art and make creativity less abstract. Here’s how: More than Art The school’s focus is not just about…
During my recent trip to Paris, I visited the Louvre where I collected plenty of interesting material for my History of Styles research. Particularly there were several great examples of Empire epoch interiors and furniture so in today’s post I want to share the main characteristics of this style. Empire style appeared in the time of…