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One of the best ways to revamp the look inside your home is to implement Regency interiors. Coming at a period when the prince regent ruled England, these interiors were exquisite in the choice of materials. To recreate a regency interior, you may have to purchase pieces of furniture and art from that period.
How Do Regency Interiors Look?
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(Above photo - Extending Regency pedestal dining table in mahogany ) Regency interiors are defined by colorful, and sometimes daring features. For the minimalists, a simple, light design would make do. At that time, architects and interior designers tried different kinds of styles borrowed from Egypt, Indo-China, and Greece.
From Egypt, they borrowed grand dining hall decorations that went further than just the furniture. Indi-Chinese elements could be seen in the art and embellishments of different types of furniture. It was a mixture of styles that brought out the best in a given room. Even though the art deco style was a long time coming, there was a minimal emphasis on proportion.
(Above photo -Â Pair Regency column pedestal stands ) The defining characteristic of Regency interiors are borrowed from different cultures and periods. At that time, the Empire and neo-classical styles were the most predominant. As such, the neo-classical style sought to revive elements used in classic Greece.
The Empire style heavily borrows from the technique used in the Roman Empire. So, the form is defined by classic flamboyance with an exotic touch. That’s why it wasn’t surprising to find different elements from Egypt and the Far East.
What Materials Were Used In Regency Interiors?
(Above photo - Regency sofa table in mahogany ) When it comes to the materials used in the interiors, the Regency period isn’t very different from the Georgian era. The preferred woods include burr walnut, walnut, mahogany, and oak. However, Regency interior designers often added exotic woods, including Rosewood, Satinwood, and Zebrawood. Rosewood, Satinwood, and Tulipwood were used to make the main structure but also for embellishment. Since it was expensive, Zebrawood was confined to the lattice (string work) and the veneers.
While door handles were made from wood, they sometimes featured brass or lead. Furniture pieces such as tables and cabinets had tops created from marble. If a piece of furniture was made from cheaper wood like beech, fir, and pine, it would be painted over. Most designers preferred green paint over the other colors. Often, the paint would feature bronze metallic powder for an antique bronze patina.
Who Were The Main Makers Of Regency Interiors?
(Above photo -Â Antique Regency bookcase in mahogany ) There are many designers during the Regency period. However, the most prominent of them was Henry Holland, an architect, and furniture maker. He mainly favored Chinoiserie and classic Francophile styles. Also, there was Thomas Hope, a designer who made most of his pieces using the Greek and Egyptian styles.
George Smith mainly utilized the Egyptian style. He was a good student of Sheraton and Hope, two designers that he sought to emulate. His favorite motifs included palm leaves, leopard, lion, sphinx, and griffins. As you can see, Regency interiors are defined by different elements and created by several designers. For that reason, there is no homogeneous style defining Regency style.
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