Although the times of the great Pharaohs have long disappeared into the golden sand of desert, the Solar deities and other ancient Egyptian symbols keep arousing our imagination. We rarely recognize the true influence Egyptian art has had on the development of modern art.

Colours that Calm Your Nerves

Ever since Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun, we have experienced a revival of ancient traditions. More and more people turn to the Pharaohs for guidance in developing their home decor. The main reason for Egypt maintaining its popularity is probably the soothing colour scheme that prevails throughout many different forms of art. It is mainly sand, ochre, yellow, turquoise and the earthy palette to balance out the bright tones. Adapt this colour scheme for your home decor and you'll be surprised. It is fit for creative people and can be really helpful for those who suffer from excess stress.

The calm palette of this type of interior means that you can enjoy more freedom in choosing home decor items. You can refresh the room with golden or red statues or design elements, be bolder with your choice of lighting elements. As this is only a revival and you don't have to comply with canonical boundaries, like the ancient artists, you can always add some kitsch to your interior.