Baroque style originated in Italy in the seventeenth century. This style is theatrical, extravagant and exaggerated luxury and opulence. This ostentatious style was favoured by royalty and the churches throughout Europe in the seventeenth century. This rich and dramatic style was a means to impress and flaunt power and control.
Today we are seeing a resurgence of modernized baroque, particularly in the bedroom and study.
Rococo is a lighter, more whimsical version of the Baroque style, using a pastel palette and light-hearted art.
A quick guide on how to achieve a baroque look. Continue reading “Baroque (Rococo) Style”