What is Art Deco interior design?
1920s glamour and geometry: fluted and reeded timber, book-matched green or oxblood marble, lacquer and brass line-work, diamond and checkerboard floors and deep drenched jewel tones. Rich, saturated and theatrical.
Also searched as: 1920s Deco
How to get the Art Deco look
- Palette: emerald and green marble, burgundy/oxblood, navy, black and cream, with brass
- Materials: fluted and reeded timber, book-matched marble (green or oxblood), high-gloss lacquer, brass, velvet
- Forms: strong symmetry; chevron, fan and diamond/checkerboard geometry — checkerboard floors in oxblood or burgundy as readily as monochrome
- Surfaces: fluting and reeding carried across joinery and panelling; walls colour-drenched wall-to-ceiling in one deep tone with slim brass line-work
- Furniture: architectural, low and geometric, in lacquer, marble and velvet — generously scaled and richly layered
- Mood: opulent, theatrical and saturated — deep, moody and glamorous
What to avoid
- Hollywood Regency frills — crystal, gold-framed mirrors, mirror-on-mirror, glossy sculptural showpieces
- Rustic, shabby, country or distressed pieces
- Pale, washed-out, muted or under-decorated schemes — this look is deep, saturated and full
- Casual, cosy or beachy elements
Art Deco room ideas
Art Deco FAQ
What is Art Deco interior design?
Art Deco interior design is 1920s glamour and geometry: fluted and reeded timber, book-matched green or oxblood marble, lacquer and brass line-work, diamond and checkerboard floors and deep drenched jewel tones. Rich, saturated and theatrical.
What colours work for Art Deco?
Art Deco works best with emerald and green marble, burgundy/oxblood, navy, black and cream, with brass.
How do I create a Art Deco room?
Start with fluted and reeded timber, book-matched marble (green or oxblood), high-gloss lacquer, brass, velvet, then use the furniture, lighting and accessories in the style guide to keep the room cohesive.
What should I avoid with Art Deco?
Avoid hollywood Regency frills — crystal, gold-framed mirrors, mirror-on-mirror, glossy sculptural showpieces.
