A person who specializes in decoration or designs decorative elements; an artist or designer focused on creating ornamental effects.
From decoration + -ist (person who practices or specializes in something). Decoration comes from Latin decorare. The -ist suffix became common in English during the 18th century to describe professionals and specialists in various fields.
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, 'decorationist' was a prestigious title—it meant someone who understood the philosophy of design, not just someone who picked out pretty things. The term captures a moment when interior design was becoming recognized as a serious artistic discipline worthy of being named.
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