Black and white decorating is a classical Hollywood Regency decorating scheme. Working with two pretty basic colors can be a bit intimidating to put together, but the trick is to start with one piece you absolutely love and then work around that one piece. (Read More.....)
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Born into wealth, Dorothy Draper was the first woman to establish an interior design firm in 1923, when a woman going to business by herself was considered risky as well as socially uncommon. 
Regency styles followed after the previous style known as Empire Style which was during the reign of Emperor Napoleon. The first Egyptian themes became apparent as Napoleon took over Egypt, and brought back artifacts from Egypt. Napoleon's fascination with the Egyptian themes showed though furniture and especially through architecture. Regency Styles became a continuation of the Empire style where a great interest in ancient Rome and Greece became apparent. 
Atlanta interior designer Dan Carithers is one of the best designers in the business. His eye for style and color are simply amazing. Elegant antique-filled homes with bold punches of color is a signature style of Dan Carithers. 
I was walking one day around the Annandale area in Virginia, and came across a consignment store's display window and the most stunning mirror stopped me in my path. I waited 30 minutes for the store to open up, thinking about where I could display it in our home. The mirror was obviously old as it was full with spiderwebs, but I had not seen anything like it before. I did some research and I came across a genuine antique wood mirror. The elegant elderly man who was working in the store (volunteering) suggested I should buy it, as he explained it wasn't plastic, but wood. I am so glad I did. A simple search on 1st dibs really shows that these mirrors can fetch thousands. I am here to say, if you look around, you will not have to pay thousands for this mirror. Keep a good eye on ebay, as many are found there at bargain prices. 
"Regency Style" by By Steven Parissien is a comprehensive and stimulating book on everything to do with Regency Style. Parissien's book is a comprehensive survey of the Regency period (1780-1837), when the English interior decoration first emerged as a popular style for both the wealthy and the average house owner. Regency Style traces the history of British styles, as it combined influences of the technological innovations of the day.