Art Deco Interior Design describes a decorative period in time between 1925 and 1940. The idea was to create a sleek nontraditional look. Man-made materials like glass and plastics were often used. The result yielded a sophisticated elegance that resembled wealth and importance. Here are some art deco interior design ideas you can incorporate into your own decorating style to give you the look of art deco history . After you read this page, you may want to check out Essential Art Deco
.
It is full of lavish pictures and a full history of the influences of art deco design. It even goes beyond art deco interior design and takes a look at the jewelry and automobiles of the day.
Okay, here they are, a couple of art deco interior design tips………..
1. Use geometric designs in rugs. An example is given below. One of the easiest ways to choose interior design colors, I’ve found, is to gain inspiration from a large area rug. I’ve even taken a rug with me to the home improvement store when gathering my paint chips . You can’t go wrong when doing this! There’s no guessing involved.
Colors should be bold! Once you’ve found paint color swatches to match the rug, use a different color on each wall. Paint the ceiling black. Metallic paint can also be used to add a sleek shiny finish to one or all the walls. Be sure to roll metallic paint in one direction because it will show rolling lines if you’re not extra careful.
3. When looking for art deco interior design wall hangings, choose poster prints of the time period and frame in a simple black frame with a glass covering. Actually, plexiglass is less expensive than glass and not as heavy to ship. Plexiglass looks good too. You won’t even be able to tell the difference once it’s on the wall. Below is one of my favorite prints.


Bordeaux
Framed Art Print
Dupas, Jean
Buy at AllPosters.com
4. Motifs (themes) that were often used were nudes, foliage and stylized animals. Art deco wallpaper and art deco fabric are great ways to incorporate this idea. You can also use upholstery fabric and drapery fabric to bring out your chosen motif. At first this idea may seem a little gaudy, but you have to remember that this was during a time when the more expensive luxuries in life were beginning to be massed produced. Now everyone was able to purchase that fancy golden wallpaper that was once reserved only for the rich. Below is an example.

5. Choose accessories for art deco design that are tall, thin and that have a slight curve. Use pieces that are made of colored glass, shiny metal chrome, ivory or jade. Art deco stained glass pieces are also popular with those who like art deco interior design. 6. Even though she is long passed, Eileen Gray is well known for her art deco furniture style and modern living room furniture.
This page
will give you a good feel for this unique stream line style.
7. Replace an ordinary light fixture with art deco light fixture. It can make a great focal point in a room. Find a piece that is large and immediately draws your attention.
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for lots of unique art deco light fixture inspiration. Who knows? Maybe a light bulb will go off and you’ll discover a way to create your own!
8. Choose flooring that is highly polished and laquered. Black and white checkerboard patterns or abstract tile designs are also a possibility.
Now you have some great ideas that will turn you into an art deco designer for sure!
Art deco interior design
is the perfect way to make a sophisticated statement!
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