as country; still others rely on the coordination of fabrics, furniture, and accessories by designers brought in at the initial stages of the development of these products. (Robertson,415.) In the 21st century, both interior design and architectural design have reached a stage where there are few limitations, and styles cannot necessarily be neatly defined or categorised. Traditional rules are broken, and opportunities for originality and imagination are maximal. However, great respect for the classical styles and artistic achievements of the past not only remain, but continually flourish. Revivals of many styles in architecture and interior design are, like revivals of styles in music, dance, fashion, and other aspects of our culture, making appearances as popular fads. The luxury homes of the rich and famous often boast extraordinary prices for being done in a revival style, and designers are cashing in on the idea that humans will always be enamoured of the past. Whether its the romance and charm of an era gone by, or the longing for something different than what is seen in our world on a daily basis, we will always find ourselves drawn to that which reflects our past, and in this way, it also becomes our future....
