Rise of the Decorator

During the Art Deco period the Rise of the Profession of a Decorator began in Paris. The Rise of the Decorator included the theory of functionalists. This period helped out the interiors of individuals who were wealthy and wanted their houses to reflect their status. There were three main designers of many in this movement Elsie de Wolfe, Dorothy Draper, and Billy Baldwin.

Pearls of Wisdom

Elsie de Wolfe

Elsie de Wolfe started her career off as an actress and redirected her career plans as an interior designer. She revamped the Victorian interiors and made them into bright spaces while using French furniture. The separation between interior designer and an architect was distinguished. 

Lady of the Moment 

Elsie de Wolfe

Dorothy Draper 

Dorothy Draper whose work is still used as inspiration today was an excellent interior design. She combined traditional and non-traditional furniture. She had a very fun and aesthetics that I enjoyed in all of her interiors. 

Billy Baldwin not only designed for the middle class but he also designed for famous clients. He believed that "Nothing was interesting unless it is personal". 

Billy Baldwin

I really enjoyed looking at the Rise of the Decorator period. It was very interesting to look at. 

Current Applications:

We see the use of bright colors and details throughout this interior. 

Peer discussion!

I reviewed Paige S blog, it was very interesting to see the chairs that she included that went alone with the rise of the decorator period. I enjoyed how she also connected those chairs to her current application chairs. I also reviewed Nichole K. blog on Modernism part 2., I enjoyed her current application images and how they related so well to the period. 

Video! 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7_cycJBTPg