Art-deco features in the interior( general)
Art deco is an incredibly expressive style in which ethnics, neoclassicism and modern trends in the design of premises blend. It is quite easy to learn it, and this is also a plus - in this case it is much easier to select pieces of furniture and accessories. Each style has brought its own art deco, so in this interior there are strict straight lines and more "fun" smooth, zigzags and motifs of the sun. Mixing of materials is also evident - wood, ceramics and glass successfully coexist with fabrics, leather, metal. It has art deco and other distinctive features.
- Geometry is incredibly important for this style. The main motifs in the design of rooms are: zigzag, trapezium, gradient, sun rays, zigzags.
- Alternation of black and white bands in the manner of piano keys.
- Ethnic moods are expressed in carpets or a small amount of textiles that mimic zebra skin( most often).
- Abundance of glossy surfaces.
- Variety of lighting sources.
- Contouring. For art-deco, it is characteristic to trace the contour of the product in a contrasting color. Especially expressively it is on furniture items.
Color gamut of art-deco style
The color solution of the room in the Art Deco style is complex, multicomponent. Style implies the presence of several shades, contrasts and sharp transitions. Juicy bright colors and deep dark shades create an amazing and unconventional atmosphere.
Traditional for the main colors of art-deco are: black, gray, metallic, brown, white. Dilute them in a limited amount of green, blue, red, gold. Other tones may occur, but they should not be dominant.
Furniture in the style of art deco
Furniture in the style of art deco is a complex geometry, streamlined shapes and all the same contrasts.
At the core of frameworks of upholstered furniture and wardrobe facades is an expensive dark-colored tree, covered with varnish and carved patterns. Great, if it's maple or ash. Cabinets usually have doors with rich decor. It can be carving, inlay, decoration with mirrors or stained glass. A textbook solution for sofas, armchairs and chairs - ebonite wood and white lacquered leather.
Art-deco tables can be made of wood or from a combination of metal and mirror glass. The chairs have a high back or are completely deprived of it. They can be laconically wooden or upholstered with a plain cloth or leather. A characteristic product for this style is the barrel chairs.
When it comes to the bedroom, it necessarily contains a bed with a high headboard of leather, bedside tables in color, an intricate dressing table and soft puffs.
Characteristic pieces of furniture: chests of drawers, pedestals and buffets with a varnished surface.
Decor
It is widely used for decorating rooms in the art deco style textiles. These are heavy dense curtains made of fabric with a printed pattern, sconces, lamps and floor lamps on massive legs in textile lampshades. The colors of the fabric are dark and saturated. African influences are reflected in animal prints most often on carpets.
Mirrors are an integral part of the situation in this style. Their shape determines the geometric motifs characteristic of art-deco. Be sure to find a place for floor standing vases.
Add raisins to your interior and the following accessories:
- vintage posters and advertising posters carrying travel ideas;
- statuettes of girls related to sports;
- ethnic items in African or Oriental style.
Features of art deco when repairing an apartment
Walls of an art deco style are monochrome, less often - with simple geometric patterns or imitation laces. For their design can be used:
- monophonic or with patterns( repeating pattern) glossy wallpaper of neutral colors, textile wallpaper;
- decorative plaster;
- wooden panels to the middle of the wall;
- mosaic;
- paint.
Art deco floor is a parquet board made of expensive wood, lacquered and shiny. She is laid on a diagonal, zigzag or herringbone. Widely used marble tiles with ornaments, which are lined not only a bathroom and a kitchen, but also a living room and even a bedroom.
Ceiling - tension glossy or complex multi-level pendant. It necessarily has several levels and, accordingly, lighting sources.
Lighting
Lighting in the style of art-deco quality and its a lot. Even ceiling chandeliers can be two if the room is a large area. At your choice, these can be multi-tiered crystal products or more modest, but massive metal chandeliers with shades. The places of their fastening to the ceiling are often decorated with a molded rosette.
The variety of fixtures in this style is amazing. It can be stepped products or in the form of a tower, the already familiar sports girl with a luminous ball in her hands, etc. Such lamps perfectly cope with their functional purpose and the role of decorative elements.
Please note: the light should be bright, but close to the natural light. Modern energy-saving light bulbs can give such an effect.
Building a house in the style of art deco
In the art deco architecture a lot of borrowed. Thus, the facade can be decorated with a mosaic in the oriental style, and the pediment is made in the spirit of Art Nouveau. For the geometry of buildings characterized by clear forms and some streamlining in individual elements, a large number of vertical lines. At home art-deco as if aspire up!
Of course, the very name of the style implies a large-scale "decoration" of the facade - these are bas-reliefs, oriental ornaments, etc. However, some variations( more modern ones) allow their minimal use - in this case, the emphasis is on the strict geometry of the structure.
As for materials, the choice here is quite large - reinforced concrete, stainless steel, glass, wood, marble.
Art Deco in the world architecture
