Like all types of artists, interior designers have over the years created their very own distinctive styles. So with this in mind, we take a look back at some of the most influential and memorable interior designers of the last one hundred years.
Our first is Dorothy Draper; an American interior designer born in 1889 and who worked all the way up until her death in 1969. Draper probably had one of the most distinctive interior design styles of the last century, with her trademark cabbage-flower prints and monochrome designs recognised around the world. Her 'Modern Baroque' approach meant that she combined classical features such plaster mouldings with bright colours and prints which brought a breath of fresh air following the more sombre Victorian era.
Verner Panton (1926-1998) was a famous Danish interior and furniture designer known for his modern, futuristic designs. During the 1960s and 1970s, Panton's furniture designs were considered 'of the era' but it wasn't until the late 20th century that they became iconic. It was throughout the latter end of his career that he took an interest in interior design as an overall theme, where he designed highly psychedelic interiors which often looked liked giant, life-size lava lamps or Austin Powers' love-shack.
In the UK during the 1990s and 2000s, many interior designers became famous through television make-over programmes such as 'Changing Rooms' and '60 Minute Makeover', the most notable of which are Linda Barker and Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen. Barker was known for her sometimes radical and often themed approach to interior design, and was a big fan of animal prints and colour. She now designs and sells her own range of home accessories and is a television presenter.
On the other hand, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is still an active interior designer who along with designing his own home accessory range like Barker, has carried on creating his distinctive interiors. His flamboyant personality is reflected through his work, which is often made up of classical furniture and glamorous textiles.
Our first is Dorothy Draper; an American interior designer born in 1889 and who worked all the way up until her death in 1969. Draper probably had one of the most distinctive interior design styles of the last century, with her trademark cabbage-flower prints and monochrome designs recognised around the world. Her 'Modern Baroque' approach meant that she combined classical features such plaster mouldings with bright colours and prints which brought a breath of fresh air following the more sombre Victorian era.
Verner Panton (1926-1998) was a famous Danish interior and furniture designer known for his modern, futuristic designs. During the 1960s and 1970s, Panton's furniture designs were considered 'of the era' but it wasn't until the late 20th century that they became iconic. It was throughout the latter end of his career that he took an interest in interior design as an overall theme, where he designed highly psychedelic interiors which often looked liked giant, life-size lava lamps or Austin Powers' love-shack.
In the UK during the 1990s and 2000s, many interior designers became famous through television make-over programmes such as 'Changing Rooms' and '60 Minute Makeover', the most notable of which are Linda Barker and Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen. Barker was known for her sometimes radical and often themed approach to interior design, and was a big fan of animal prints and colour. She now designs and sells her own range of home accessories and is a television presenter.
On the other hand, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is still an active interior designer who along with designing his own home accessory range like Barker, has carried on creating his distinctive interiors. His flamboyant personality is reflected through his work, which is often made up of classical furniture and glamorous textiles.
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