Design Defined

Designers and historians share the origins and hallmarks of design styles, including midcentury modern, farmhouse, art deco and more.
Art Deco
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Designers and historians talk about the key elements of Art Deco design.

Mountain
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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.

Cape Cod
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Designers and historians share origins and hallmarks of this coastal style.

Scandinavian
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Designers and historians talk about key elements of Scandinavian design.

Farmhouse
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Designers and historians discuss the hallmarks of farmhouse design.

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

English Country
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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.

Mediterranean
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Designers and historians discuss the hallmarks of Mediterranean design.

Midcentury Modern
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Designers and historians talk origins and hallmarks of midcentury modern.

Industrial
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Experts share the origins and elements of industrial design.

Southern
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Designers and historians discuss the hallmarks of Southern design.