Pre-Historic

The prehistoric period wasn't known for their advances in interior design, but there are certain aspects  of their lifestyle that have influenced present day. Starting long ago with basic homes such as the use of igloos of the arctic and the underground houses in the deserts, homes were used as means of survival. They weren't making anything pretty to look at or focusing on comfort back then.


(Matmata House)

 Furniture was rarely used at all.  That doesn't mean that they didn't have pottery or clothing or rugs, however. But these items were used for their practicality and functions, and not for their color or stlye. Generally, the colors of anything from this age were a symbolism of religion or tribes. However, later on we started to that they began recording their lives through cave painting and drawings. This is the first time we start to see some form of "decor" that isn't functional (other than for the purpose of recording). 



And finally, around 2000-1500 BC, we start to see "homes." Places that are both functional, but also built for comfort. In Scotland, a Neolithic village was found with built in furniture such as: cupboards, shelves, sleeping areas, and even a place designated for fire. Along with these, and eventually the evolution of the post and lintel technique, we start to see the same things we see in everyday interior to the present day.


(Skara Brae- Scotland)

 Modern day techniques from the prehistoric era:

 -Inspiration from cave walls
- Post and lintel technique used in a chair
 - Modern day underground house