The Rise of the Interior Decorator

The rise of the Profession of Decorator began in Paris during the Art Deco period. Decorateur or an Emsemblier is one who creates an ensemble, choses objects, combines objects and in doing so makes aesthetic choices. The interior decorator was a growing need of a wealthy class of people for houses that reflected status, including professionals to help with outfitting the interiors.

Elsie de Wolfe was an actress who pursued interior design. She got her education in New York and Edinburgh. Elsie restored Victorian interiors into light and bright spaces using French furniture. She was also a professional who helped interior design become a separate entity from architecture.
Below is an example of a room Elsie de Wolfe designed. She liked to combine greens, purples, and lavenders. The room features a few of Elsie's favorite things such as, a writing desk, abundant light sources, seating situated for ease of conversation, and chintz curtains.

Dorothy Draper was a women who used traditional furniture in non-traditional ways. Her style was fun and appealing and she relied on social connections. Dorothy is known for dramatic use of black and white on walls, flooring and upholstered pieces. Her style was modern baroque with clear vivid colors. The Greenbrier Hotel in West Virginia is one of her famous works. 

For more pictures and information on the Greenbrier Hotel, here is a video giving you a tour of the hotel.

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I reviewed Paige's blog and I found many similarities comparing my blog to hers, however, I really enjoyed how she included chairs from the rise of the Interior Decorator. She connected them well with her current application photos as well. I also reviewed Alex's blog and I learn about Billy Baldwin in her blog. He quoted that "Nothing was interesting unless it was personal".