Simona is an interior design and décor writer for Homedit. Since 2011, she has been writing about interior design, DIY solutions, and the latest trends in home architecture.
Trying to keep up with all the changes and the tendencies in style can be exhausting. Sometimes you just want to sit down, relax and remember how much easier it would be if you could just go back in time.
That’s obviously not possible. However, you can try to recreate your favorite era through the interior design. You’ll probably choose the retro style so today we’re going to turn our attention to three directions: the classic, vintage and country styles and we’re going to adapt them to a particular room of the house, the home office.
We’re going to start with the classic style that was predominant in the 19th and early 20th century. It’s mostly dominated by elegance. The furniture during this period had curved lines and beautiful silhouettes, the details were small in number but striking in design. The colors are sober and mostly neutral and there’s a distinguished tone that can be seen in everything.
If you want something a little more casual and less sober, maybe the vintage style is the one for you. It could best be described by two terms: romance and theatre. The vintage elements tend to be simpler and more colorful. The floral patterns were starting to be appreciated during that period and this helped create the typical romantic patterns that we all distinguish today. There was also a theatrical side of this style that resulted from the combination between simple designs and striking details.
Those who prefer elements that are practical and care less about the looks might be happier with a country décor. This particular style is dominated by the inclination towards efficiency and practicality. The looks are less important and the furniture starts to get simpler, with no decorative details and the users are more preoccupied with the comfort level and their immediate needs rather than concern about the way the other perceive their home.
Now that you know the main characteristics of these three directions you can choose which one would work best for you. After all, the office is a private space where the most important person is you and your needs and preferences are those that matter the most.{pics from here}