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Decorating is increasingly viewed not just as a hobby but as a form of self-care. It’s about creating environments that "spark joy" and support the life you want to live.

1. Interior Decorating: Art, Trends, and Professional Identity

Experts at Vogue predict a major embrace of the "lived-in" look, featuring rich, aged woods, tassels, and organic materials.

Historically, "decorator" was a prestigious title held by legends like Dorothy Draper , who pioneered the first official interior design business in 1925. However, since the 1980s, there has been a significant shift toward the term "designer" to imply more formal training and architectural involvement.

In the world of aesthetics, a "decorator" focuses on the surface beauty of a space—colors, furniture, and lighting—rather than its structural bones.