How to Decorate in the Art Deco Style

How to Decorate in the Art Deco Style

If you want to incorporate some elements of Art Deco design into your home, you’re in luck. It’s very easy to add one or two pieces or to decorate a whole home in this distinctive style. Here are some guidelines to help you through the process.

Colours

Colors in Art Deco are striking and bold with a lot of contrasts. Bright and deep yellows, reds, greens, blues, and pinks mix well with silver, black, and chrome.

If you want something softer try creams and beiges which were also often used in living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. These colors contrast beautifully with the polished wood and lacquered furniture common to the period.

Furniture

Choose strong, streamlined shapes with no frills. Furniture made of exotic woods like zebrawood, as well as chrome and mirrored pieces, are great options.

Art Deco furniture tends to be large in scale so don’t be afraid to buy big pieces. Sideboards, armoires, and generously sized chairs are all typical of the period.

(Some information from “The Bruce”)

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