Ancient Civilization

Around 4,000 BC, we begin to see cities and towns appear. Mostly located around Egypt, Mesopotamia and Nubia, these civilizations start to form secured shelters. They were able to interact with each other, which led to the ability to gain various material and build large structures.
 
 Not only did they build large buildings, but they to define styles of architecture. Many places used architecture to distinguish classes of people, intimidate the viewers, and store artifacts (mostly in tombs and pyramids). Using trade, they were also able to import a variety of materials, such as wood, which was scarce in most parts of the desert.
We also begin to see material representation in their carvings or decorations. Some of these include: lotus blossoms, open papyrus flowers, palm.

Religion also had a major influence on ancient civilizations. They had representative objects, tombs, temples, and even a specific town or region for the gods. We can also see religion have an influence in their art and furniture designs.
This era begins to form designated areas for certain things. Individuals' homes have main halls, kitchens, and shrines.

And eventually, these people began to form what we know as interior design. they begin to have finished floors with stone or mud, decorations on the walls (such as mats, rugs, or paintings), furniture, windows, and even a decorative ceiling. All of which is a huge jump forward from the prehistoric era.

Modern day inspiration from ancient civilizations:
 -Lotus blossom painting
-Modern day designated rooms
-Modern stone floors