Design History: Why Did Dark, Cozy Interiors Become Eclipsed by Light, Bright Ones?

Pin it Abigail Ahern's Dark and Dramatic East London Home Once upon a time, having a dark room was all the rage. Or at least it was the norm. While dark rooms have had a recent resurgence, I've noticed that people today generally tend to favor rooms that can be described as "light," "bright," and "airy." Why did the vogue for dark, cozy rooms give way to this preference for lighter ones? READ MORE »