Design History

Ever wondered where the Mid-Century Modern movement came from? Or maybe what Art Deco is and why is everyone obsessed with it? In our Design History series, we chat with Modsy’s resident VP of Style and Design Historian, Alessandra Wood, and explore topics on historical design movements and trends.

A Simple Guide to Adding Feng Shui to Your Home

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Feng Shui. You’ve probably heard of it. But do you really know what it means? It can feel like ...

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Celebrating Women’s History Month with a Spotlight on a Few of Our Favorite Interior Designers

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March is Women’s History Month—so we thought it was the perfect opportunity to shine a light on ...

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Celebrating Black History Month: 10 Black Interior Designers You Should Follow

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The interior design community has long had a diversity problem. When you look at lists of ...

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Design History: Celebrating 100 Years of Art Deco Design

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Art Deco is an iconic design style that showed up on the scene in the early 1900s. A bit ...

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Design History Spotlight: The Cultural Origins of the Bachelor Pad in the Mid-Century

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How the mid-century bachelor pad challenged and informed gender norms of the time. This post is ...

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The 80s Are Back: Here’s How Designers Are Styling With 1980s Decor Influences

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We have some exciting interior design news: The 80s are back! But don’t worry—only the good ...

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The Render Episode 6: How to Shelter In Place Like a Victorian

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Welcome to the visual companion for the sixth episode of The Render. The Render is a podcast ...

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(Episode 4) The Render Visual Companion: Where Do Interior Design Trends Come From and Why Do They Die?

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Welcome to the visual companion to the fourth episode of The Render. The Render is a podcast ...

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Everything You Need to Know About Mid-Century Modern Interior Design

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A style that’s been in the spotlight for years, Mid-Century Modern is one of the most popular ...

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5 Iconic Christmas Tree Moments That Changed The Holidays

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Christmas is just around the corner and we’re already feeling the holiday spirit take over. ...

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