| The changes that took place in American interior design and garden design at the turn of the century were a result of the same forces that changed architecture-the desire of families, particularly women, to have simpler, more functional living spaces. Arts and Crafts decors fit this need and were readily promoted in women's magazines as the latest trendy style. Hence, between 1900 and 1917 the Arts and Crafts Movement became the most important force in home decor, furniture, and gardens. Interior spaces became a way for women to express their personalities. Exterior spaces became a way to celebrate nature and unite the inside and outside. |