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Design Defined

Design Defined

Designers and historians share the origins and hallmarks of design styles, including mid-century modern, farmhouse, art deco and more.
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Season 112 of 12 Episodes

  • Designers and historians talk about the key elements of Art Deco design.

  • Designers and historians discuss the style inspired by the rugged landscapes of America's mountainous regions, and known for rugged structures that invite the outdoors in with wood and stone materials, rustic furnishings and a neutral color palette.

  • Designers and historians share origins and hallmarks of this coastal style.

  • Designers and historians talk about the style popularized by French nobles.

  • Designers and historians discuss regionally-influenced and minimalistic Scandinavian design, which has become increasingly popular in recent decades thanks to retail furniture brands like Ikea, who've brought it to a wider audience.

  • Designers and historians talk about farmhouse design, developed out of necessity by America's first settlers and modernized by popular home renovation culture; it's characterized by practicality, simplicity, and rustic charm.

  • Designers and historians talk about the key elements of Southwestern style.

  • Experts talk about the origins and hallmarks of this style known for whimsical patterns and bright colors, which was inspired by countryside manors of the British nobility and popularized in the mid-20th century by American designer Nancy Lancaster.

  • Designers and historians discuss the style known for warm minimalism and craftsmanship, while conveying the character of its namesake region; made fashionable in America, Mediterranean design is now embraced worldwide.

  • Known for its clean lines, gentle curves, organic shapes and retro vibes, mid-century modern design transformed interior design in America; designers and historians share the essence, origins and hallmarks of this historic style.

  • Experts share the origins and elements of industrial design.

  • Designers and historians discuss the hallmarks of Southern design.
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