Bathroom in the style of art deco: design, furniture, tiles or wallpaper, interior( 28 photos)

Art-deco style originated in France, in the second decade of the XX century. Artists, sculptors and architects drew inspiration from those phenomena that determined the cultural, secular life of that era. This is the emergence of jazz, and an unprecedented rise in the popularity of the Russian ballet, and the development of sports, and became a friend accessible travel to exotic countries.

In the style of art deco, all popular trends of art of the beginning of the last century merged: neoclassicism, futurism, cubism, constructivism. The works of artists who created in the art deco style combine order and strict geometry with luxury finishes, complex patterns and ornaments. Having seized the beginning and the end of the First World War, Art Deco became the reverse reaction to limitations and moderation in everything that was dictated by military necessity. Over time, art deco began to be perceived as an excessively luxurious, flashy style, and by the middle of the 20th century it was gradually forgotten.

After several decades of art-deco regained its former popularity. Today it is one of the most beautiful and unusual directions in interior design. The combination of the achievements of the art of the XX century, modern materials and production technologies allows you to create truly refined and luxurious interiors.

In a number of other styles, art deco can be easily distinguished by several characteristics:

• modern, expensive materials - silver, ivory, rare wood, steel, enamel, leather;
• sharp corners, curved lines, steps and zigzags;
• repeating motif of piano keys;
• restrained colors - mostly black, white, gray, beige, purple;
• vegetable and animal ornaments;
• solar symbolism - a repetitive image of the sun and sunlight;
• vertical strip as one of the most common patterns;
• ancient Greek concepts of beauty, as a harmony of form and content;
• ornaments and decor elements, referring to the primitive creativity of the peoples of Africa and South America;
• mirrors in frames, paintings in frames, framing elements for furniture and other interior items.

Despite the desire for luxury, for art-deco is characterized by a fairly calm color range, where bright colors are used very dosed. The classic combination for this style is black + white. Brighter than anything, it is embodied in one of the favorite motifs of art deco - the alternation of black and white keys of musical instruments. The wallpaper in black and white vertical stripes or the same upholstery of the sofa is associated with piano keys and reminds of lingering jazz tunes.

In addition to the classic combination of black and white colors, the following color pairs are often found in art-deco interior: black + gray, gray + violet, gray + pink, white + violet, beige + gray, beige + brown. In the decoration of walls, floors and ceilings, more than two colors are used less often, but the dominant color may be dark. As bright color accents can appear rich red, yellow, green, orange shades.

Decorating surfaces in the Art Deco style is given special significance.

Geometry can be repeated on walls, but in smaller quantities, so that the bathroom does not look overloaded with strict lines. As for the ceiling, it is possible to use tiles for its decoration, but only of very good quality. In the art-deco style, a reception of the ceiling design in a frame of contrasting color is often used. However, it is possible to frame not the entire ceiling, but only the place under the chandelier - but in this case it should be large enough.

If we talk about the interior of art deco in general, then wallpaper can be called the most optimal solution for wall decoration. Modern manufacturers of finishing materials produce whole collections of wallpapers in the style of art deco. They are distinguished by a soft and noble color scheme and unusually beautiful, fantasy patterns. However, our task is the design of the bathroom, where the wallpaper is not always appropriate. After all, constant contact with water and steam will not be able to withstand even the most expensive washable wallpaper.

So ceramic tiles can be considered ideal, but only if you own a very small bathroom, where there is no place where water splashes do not reach.

Furniture in the bathroom, decorated in the Art Deco style, should be classical - massive, but at the same time elegant. Standard lockers and shelves made of plastic and chipboard should be replaced with quality chests of drawers, cabinets, countertops made of wood or other expensive materials( or their high-quality imitation).Furnishing items must have a simple shape, but a rich finish made of metal, glass, inlays, etc.

If the dimensions of the bathroom permit, place things uncharacteristic of the room, such as a soft chair or a coffee table.

As for plumbing, it must also be large-sized. Since we are working on a modern interior, there is no need to purchase plumbing equipment, stylized at the beginning of the last century. On the contrary, try to find an application to the latest achievements of plumbing manufacturers. Baths, sinks, toilets and bidets can be the most incredible shapes. Rounded outlines, smooth, curved lines are welcomed. As materials of manufacture, simple sanitary ware and acrylic will suit, the main thing is that they should be of good quality, otherwise the feeling of luxury we are striving for creating an interior of art deco style will disappear.

Pictures and sculptures are familiar in the living room, but in the bathroom they still look very unusual. Of course, genuine paintings on canvas or paper posters in conditions of high air humidity will not last long. Therefore, our choice is reproductions printed on special, waterproof materials. As art-deco relies heavily on the art of the twentieth century, the most suitable paintings for our bathroom are the canvases of futurist artists, cubists and other representatives of the fashion trends of that era. In this case, the pictures should be inserted in the classical frames.

Sculptures can also be made in the spirit of abstract art or represent a small copy of the works of ancient masters. If this kind of art is not to your liking, and you want to add something to the chic room, take a closer look at the miniature stone fountains.

Mirror in the bathroom must be required. If it is a bathroom decorated in the Art Deco style, then the mirror should be chosen large, in a massive frame - for silver, gilding or just black.

In the style of art deco, classical lights are preferred. As the main light source, you should choose a large, but elegant chandelier with metal and glass elements, decorated with pendants - that is, stylized as a ceiling chandelier. On the walls you can place small sconces from the same collection.

• Interior in the style of art deco - this is the embodiment of glamor. Therefore, the gloss in the bathroom should be as much as possible - starting from the glossy surfaces of the floor and walls and ending with sparkling chandeliers and mirrors.
• Art-deco originated in the heyday of the cosmetic industry, so all sorts of bubbles and flacons occupied an honorable place in the boudoir and the bathrooms of society ladies. Modern plastic packaging is not very similar to those used a century ago. To maintain the atmosphere of luxury and glamor, get a set of beautiful glass bottles and pour into them their shampoos, balms and shower gels.