The reemergence of Art Deco has become a popular decoration theme in most homes. What is Art Deco? In a few words, it is the highly visual and quite influential arts and design movement that started in France after the First World War. The style has an interesting combination of French, Egyptian, and Mediterranean cultures. It emphasizes on bold vibrant colors and geometric patterns. Bringing this retro look of the 1930s and 40s style into your home’s interiors and exteriors is quite easy. Here are a few ideas of how you can add a little Art Deco style to your home.
To make your living room truly Art Deco styled spice up the walls with an appropriate wallpaper. Get a funky set of seats or sofa. Tables provide a stylish accent too. Look for sleek rectangular coffee tables or simply settle for a round end table that has a modern finish. Pair the tables to get that vintage feel. You can even get a nice colorful rug to round up the effect. The rug should however come in a geometrical shape that is popular with the vintage style. Mirrors work fine too, especially diamond shaped ones. Throw pillows in too. Don’t forget to add a few art pieces from the 30s and 40s era.
"There was going to be no more poverty, no more ignorance, no more disease. Art Deco reflected that confidence, vigor and optimism by using symbols of progress, speed and power." -Robert McGregor
Pieces of artwork and sculptures were quite trendy in the 30s and 40s homes. Art and entertainment was quite popular back then. You can mimic this style by incorporating finely detailed furniture, bold oil paintings, and other sculptural items into your living room or bedrooms. They are guaranteed to give your interiors a perfect Art Deco appeal.
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Give your room a regal feel with Egyptian influences
There was great influence of exotic lifestyles from places such as Egypt as travel became more rampant in between 1930 and 1940. After King Tutankhamen’s tomb was discovered, there was growing influence of hieroglyphics, pyramids, and sphinxes in most homes. You can recreate this Egyptian influence in your interiors by using symbols in your furniture or even on wall paper. Find an Egyptian-inspired piece of art and display it prominently in your living room to achieve that perfect Art Deco style.
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Use bold Art Deco colors for finishes
The Art Deco era was a bold time. There was a prevalent use of high contrast colors in almost every sphere of life, from paintings to walls. You can use these bold colors to in your finishes to recreate the Art Décor spirit in your interiors and exteriors. Think of giving your bathroom and kitchen monochromatic black tiles with white combinations, or red and deep browns which were quite popular during this era. You may also consider using ceramic or porcelain tiles with a high gloss and in contrasting colors to achieve the true Art Décor style. Don’t forget mirrors to complete the 30s and 40s look.
