History of Interior Design: Romanesque

The Romanesque period is best known for their church designs. Similar to the early christian basilica plan, the Romanesque churches modified the nave, transept, and apse making it more spacious. Chapels were also added to the transepts. Another architectural feature added to the Romanesque churches was the semicircular arches and vaults. The churches were larger than previous churches and contained multiple aisles and a choir area. More natural lighting was added to help make the churches appear bigger. The interiors were full of rich tapestries and colors, such as purple, blue, green, and gold. gilded sculptures also filled the churches interiors.