Are you looking for a room design that will provide a fantastical escape?
Try a Hellenistic Design style. Parisdesignagenda.com recently reported that based on searches made on Pinterest’s platform, Hellenistic Design is a top trend prediction for 2024. Yes, you can be a trend-setter.
No, it’s not about Helen of Trou. The word Hellenistic comes from the root word Hellas, which was the ancient Greek word for Greece. During the Hellenistic period, Greece colonized towns and kingdoms in Asia and Africa. As a result, Greek culture and language were exposed to these new areas, reaching as far as modern-day India. Hellenistic Revival is inspired by Ancient Greece and Its elements range from Corinthian columns to neoclassical-inspired wallpaper, and Greek statue art inspirations.
Based on the return of the Dark Academia style trend during the pandemic (above), the re-birth of Hellenistic style is not surprising. The need to romanticize academics to cope with the increased time spent in front of computers has given life to this style trend. But Hellenistic Revival is more than just a symptom of the pandemic.
The Hellenistic Revival style incorporates ancient Greece aesthetic elements into current décor to create a design that pays respect to this period of history.
Classic elements infused into a timeless aesthetic
This interior design trend incorporates classic elements and infuses them into an aesthetic that won’t leave your home looking dated (as shown below). Homeowners who experiment with this design style are encouraged to go back in time while combining modern components that make the design seem warm and strange. Statues and patterns create a bridge with heritage and give us an imaginative space that feels relaxing. This trend combines the best of nostalgic design with Greek opulence.
A rich color palette is also one of the characteristics of this style. The right combination of colors can transport us to a feeling of a sun-drenched day in the Mediterranean. The color palette is a mixture of black, white, and rich blues intertwined with gold details. Rich olive and terracotta shades can also be incorporated.
We immediately think of blue and white when it comes to this décor design, but gold and white color palettes demonstrate how lustrous this era was. Gold and white is a royal color match and is often seen at regal ceremonies such as weddings.
Regal, enchanting, luxurious, mystical
Hellenistic design was a prominent style during the 1980s. It’s whimsical busts and beautiful columns provided an impression of regality and luxury. The resurfacing of this style is owed to the demand for incorporating fantasy and lore-inspired features into homes.
A rich color palette is also one of the characteristics of this style. The right combination of colors can transport us to a feeling of a sun-drenched day in the Mediterranean. The color palette is a mixture of black, white, and rich blues intertwined with gold details. Rich olive and terracotta shades can also be incorporated.
We immediately think of blue and white when it comes to this décor design, but gold and white color palettes demonstrate how lustrous this era was. Gold and white is a royal color match and is often seen at regal ceremonies such as weddings.
Regal, enchanting, luxurious, mystical
Hellenistic design was a prominent style during the 1980s. It’s whimsical busts and beautiful columns provided an impression of regality and luxury. The resurfacing of this style is owed to the demand for incorporating fantasy and lore-inspired features into homes.