While the Roman Empire is at the forefront of our collective consciousness, perhaps the next question is whether it has potential in our home.
It didn't take long for the social media trend to spread to all corners. Fashion inspires home decor, lifestyle aesthetics influence what we cook, entertainment influences design (#Barbiecore!). We've seen this happen with a number of viral trends over the past year, including summer strawberries, culinary decorations, and tomatoes, to name a few.
Sometimes the origins are clear; sometimes they appear out of nowhere. The Roman Empire trend falls into the second category.
With billions (yes, billions!) of views across social media platforms, it's safe to say that the Roman Empire is on many people's minds more often than not these days. And it's natural to ask: will this viral topic, like many others, become a home aesthetic? Here are the opinions of interior design experts about the potential for home and furniture design.
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Describe the development of the Roman Empire
How much do you think about the Roman Empire? Apparently, for some people, especially men, this is something they do routinely every week. These social conversations involve women asking their husbands, fathers, or other men in their lives how often they think about the Roman Empire and posting their answers. The results are always surprising: many say they think about the Roman Empire regularly—sometimes at least once a day.
All this by @gaiusflavius " will surprise you! ". Posted by Saskia Court- I am the answer from a Swedish influencer who started trending in September 2022, encouraging her followers to question the men in their lives. This post went viral in Sweden, but recently went global thanks to the Reel answer posted by Flavius. .
From TikTok to Instagram to Twitter, these shocking revelations have rocked the internet. To date, the hashtag #romanempire has received more than 2 billion hits on TikTok and more than 1 million shares on Instagram. Today, people commenting on famous pop culture moments often have in mind the "Roman Empire," the current dating scene, their favorite movies, or historical events related to women's history (such as the Salem witch trials or trials). Mary's). Antoinette).
Can the Roman Empire trend be translated into home aesthetics?
Experts agree that the spread of this trend could lead to a revival of classic and traditional designs. This style conveys sophistication and elegance, as well as a sense of control that many people want to display in their spaces, so it makes sense for homeowners to recreate the Roman Empire in their own homes, says Stephanie Meyer, owner and principal designer of AVCO Design. .
The return of these styles is nothing new: their popularity has continued to grow over the past year. Either way, if you're inspired, here are some easy ways to showcase the Roman influence in your decor and designs.
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Way to bring home the Roman Empire trend
Combining classic and traditional design elements is an easy way to bring the Roman Empire trend into your home. There are several ways to do this, recommended by experts.
Choose rich colors
“Create a color palette with lots of bright, rich colors,” says PPG Glidden color expert Ashley McCollum. Think deep reds, yellows, golds and royal blues. McCollum recommends colors like Glidden's Mecca Gold, Royal Plum, and Madeira Red. The key to achieving this look is to use these bold colors as accents in the home against neutral backdrops like soft white, cream, and other earth tones.
Specializing in stone and marble work.
The Romans were famous for their intricate stonework and stunning architecture, so covering your home in natural stone and marble automatically gives it a classic look. Choose marble countertops, natural stone tiles (on the floor or fireplace), or even furniture with stone or marble accents.
Add Roman columns and statues to your decor
You can also pay homage to Imperial craftsmanship by adorning your decor with Roman columns and statues. These items are trending right now, so you can easily find them at thrift stores, flea markets, modern interior design stores, and independent Etsy shops. To add a touch of artistic elegance to your room, McCollum recommends using a Roman column as a side table or adding a miniature Roman bust or bust on a shelf as an interesting accent.
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