{"id":6288,"date":"2016-09-20T12:01:40","date_gmt":"2016-09-20T12:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/karry.ca\/blog\/whats-style-art-deco\/"},"modified":"2025-09-25T11:53:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T11:53:13","slug":"whats-style-art-deco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karry.ca\/blog\/whats-style-art-deco\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s Your Style? Art Deco"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Overview<\/h2>\n

Art Deco arose as a home design style in between the World Wars. With the grandeur of the roaring 20s leading to the desperate times of the Great Depression, Art Deco was a welcomed escape from the economic downturn.
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It serves function, but it also is very much about spectacle and drama. It\u2019s grand, luxurious, opulent and sophisticated \u2013 think of The Great Gatsby set design. Better yet, if you can picture Gloria Swanson lounging in your pad, you\u2019re on the right track.<\/p>\n

Layout<\/h2>\n

This style doesn\u2019t demand open-concept or big rooms. Indeed, open-concept wasn\u2019t a popular trend during the 20s-40s. Having said that, a big, open space naturally lends to a grander feel, so it would help.<\/p>\n

Lighting is an important element here \u2013 mood lighting especially. In this sense, big open windows and natural light can work against you. Try some curtains that soften the lighting and include decorative sconces or chandeliers.<\/p>\n

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The last element to consider in layout is symmetry. It is a crucial piece of this style, so lay out your furniture, bed liners, furnishings etc. in exact balanced symmetry. For example, try two identical makeup\/vanity stations on either side of a wall in the master bathroom.<\/p>\n

Materials<\/h2>\n

Shiny is luxurious. Art Deco was about a futuristic outlook \u2013 so shiny and glossy materials work great here. Consider using shiny finished metals like brass, bronze, chrome, gold and silver. Additionally, materials like glass, tile and mirror are a great way to bring a smooth, glossy feel to any room.<\/p>\n

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Surfaces<\/h2>\n

Like we mentioned in the previous section, shiny and sleek are ideal for this design because they lend to the futuristic, modern theme. Use glossy finished elements, on metals, woods, paints and tiles.<\/p>\n

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Colours<\/h2>\n

Bold, bold, bold. That is not to say that neutral colours won\u2019t work, they just need to be applied in a bold way (combine different neutral shades in a geometric design).
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Rich colours work wonderfully in here too, but don\u2019t overdo it. You don\u2019t need to use every colour. Imagine a peacock\u2019s tail feathers, that\u2019s a good palette to consider. Additionally, consider the rich reds and golds from classic movie theatres.<\/p>\n

Stark black and white are a classic colour scheme as well. Keep it dramatic and let the contrasting colours speak for themselves. Think about the resurgence of the cat-eye makeup and how glamorous it is. That\u2019s the feeling you want to achieve.<\/p>\n

Furniture\/appliances\/hardware<\/h2>\n

Sconces and decorative lighting combined with the shiny materials made so popular with this style are a great focus for appliances. Natural wood furniture, especially with glossy finishes, work surprisingly well with shiny surfaces too. Just keep the furniture design minimal and centered on geometrical patterns.<\/p>\n

Remember those old wardrobes, makeup tables etc. made of mirrors? This is the d\u00e9cor where those work beautifully. Round it out with leather couches (the smooth leather surface ties in perfectly).<\/p>\n

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D\u00e9cor\/finishing<\/h2>\n

You can get really creative with this kind of d\u00e9cor. Your basis is (you guessed it) geometric patterns \u2013 essentially minimalist but still capable of drama. Use angles, lines and bold curves. That sun flair wall sconce design associated with old movie theatres came from Art Deco and is a sure way to inspire that feel.<\/p>\n

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