Features of Art Deco
The style arose at the beginning of the 20th century and continues to conquer the hearts of ordinary people. The interior in the Art Deco style amazes with its splendor and brilliance; it is not so easy to recreate it, but the result exceeds all expectations. The style is characterized by:
- Complex geometric patterns.
- Contrasting details.
- Glossy, metallic and mirror surfaces.
- Expensive elements - from furniture to decor and textiles.
- Original accessories with history.
The photo shows an elite interior in the art deco style with rich furniture of rounded shapes and many reflective surfaces.
Photo gallery of finished living room interiors in art deco style
There are many nuances in the decor of an Art Deco living room. But at the same time, this is a large area for your imagination to run wild. Below is a photo selection of the best living room design options. Here you can choose the best option for yourself and learn how to use decorative accessories correctly.
The interior of a living room in the art deco style is the place where characteristic specific features are brought together. To make the decor truly rich, you will have to work hard. But remember that this direction can be completely recreated with your own hands in the living room.
Hall color scheme
The main shades of the style are dark gray, black, wood, metal (including gold). Blinding white is not used: if you need to decorate a room in light colors (for example, a small living room), choose ivory, sand or cream. Bright colors are rarely used as the main color: special professionalism is needed to make a rich palette look expensive.
The photo shows a living room in yellow shades. Complex ornaments, elegant furniture, art objects and a fireplace add respectability to the atmosphere.
Any deep color (emerald green, indigo, purple) can be used as accents. Warm, even aggressive, colors look luxurious, but it is necessary to maintain balance and balance bright details with a neutral, muted base.
The photo shows a living room in gray tones with gold and purple accents.
Finishing materials
It's no secret that plastic panels, ceiling tiles made of polystyrene foam and low-quality wallpaper make the living room cheaper and move it away from the art deco style.
To decorate the walls, paint, decorative plaster, and sometimes large ceramic tiles with imitation stone, as well as panels made of expensive wood, are used. Exposed areas of painted walls are often decorated with moldings, adding elegance to the decor.
The photo shows a small living room in neutral colors. The textured ceiling, original furniture and window decoration with drapery make the interior rich and presentable.
The ceiling can be either smooth or textured: it depends on whether the overall interior is not overloaded with details. Multi-tiered ceilings, stucco molding and beams are appropriate in the interior of a living room in the art deco style: they complicate the geometry of the room and give it expressiveness.
Natural wood, parquet, high-quality laminate and porcelain stoneware are used to cover the floor.
The photo shows a living room in the Art Deco style with a two-tier ceiling, expensive parquet flooring and dark walls decorated with moldings.
Accessories for decorating the interior of a living room in art deco style
The main accent of each room is textiles. Usually this:
- curtains for windows;
- lampshades;
- decorative pillows for the sofa with ethnic patterns;
- massive fluffy carpet of a light shade.
All these details together will help to achieve coziness and a comfortable atmosphere in the room.
Large living room with bright upholstered furniture in art deco style
Additionally, to decorate the living room the following are used:
- massive metal candelabra;
- real fireplace tools;
- family photographs in expensive frames;
- table lamp;
- vases with flowers;
- mirrors;
- large live plants in tubs;
- massive shelves with glass hinged doors for storing books.
Noble art deco living room with a large crystal chandelier
If you love modern art, then hang black and white paintings or photographs in the living room. They may depict:
- cars;
- People;
- Greek ornaments;
- abstraction;
- silhouettes.
Home decorations can be brought from a joint vacation. For example, one of the most popular is a dancing figure.
Modern living room in art deco style combined with kitchen
Be sure to use materials such as:
- crocodile skin;
- Ivory;
- sharkskin;
- semiprecious stones.
Beautiful upholstered furniture in the interior of an art deco style living room
Furniture
When choosing a set, the main criterion should be considered the correct proportions. Rounded lines of armchairs and stools, thin metal tables with glass inserts, walls and cabinets with mirrors - everything should speak of the high quality of the furniture.
The center of the art deco living room is the sofa - cozy, soft, with leather or fabric upholstery. The back can be decorated with a carriage screed. Another element of the hall that speaks for itself is the fireplace. This is a luxurious addition around which the entire interior is sometimes built.
The photo shows an art deco living room with a fireplace and a purple sofa group. Decorating a wall with mirrors makes the space visually wider and richer.
Despite the historicity of the art deco movement, it is easy to incorporate modern technology into it, for example, a TV that hangs on the wall. But style does not tolerate overload and disorder. Chrome and glass surfaces must be kept clean, and each item must have its rightful place.
The photo shows a living room with unusual Art Deco style furniture, upholstered in velvet and decorated with round pillows.
Lighting
The Art Deco style in the living room interior presupposes the presence of multi-level lighting, which means that the central light sources can be massive palace-style chandeliers, clusters of pendant lamps, and spots. Wall sconces are suitable for local lighting, and decorative light can be represented by linear lighting hidden under ceiling cornices and furniture.
The photo shows the ceiling of the living room, decorated with spots and pendant lamps, which allows you to change the lighting scenario depending on your needs.
The purpose of lighting in the living room is not only to ensure the comfort of guests and residents, but also to emphasize the richness of the furnishings and highlight areas that deserve special attention: for example, paintings or valuable collections.
Textiles and decor
The design of a living room in the Art Deco style gains its expressiveness thanks to the thoughtfulness in the choice of accessories. For window decoration, it is recommended to purchase thick curtains made of high-quality fabric, which can be combined with light tulle or shiny fabrics. Active patterns can be found on pillows that complement sofas and armchairs, but curtains are chosen in a single color so as not to overload the interior.
The photo shows a modern art deco living room with elegant and cozy furnishings, thought out to the smallest detail.
To add an art deco style to your living room interior, you can purchase retro posters, posters with stars from the golden era of Hollywood or images of vintage luxury cars.
Glittering vases, authentic dishes, unusual metal figurines, as well as carved frames for paintings, photographs and mirrors can serve as decoration. Exotic art objects are appropriate: Japanese screens, African masks, Egyptian sculptures.
The photo shows an art deco room, where the influence of Hollywood is clearly visible in the decor.
Furniture for the living room interior in art deco style
Furniture plays an important role in the design of an art deco room. It is best to use it handmade, which is different:
- unusual shape;
- practicality;
- comfort.
Among other things, it should also be comfortable.
In an art deco living room you can harmoniously fit furniture made of natural wood, decorated with metal handles. It is best to use facades with a round shape with clear geometric lines.
Expensive living room design in art deco style
Choose upholstered furniture especially carefully. Its upholstery can be:
- made of genuine leather;
- made of high quality expensive fabric.
Wooden armrests are allowed.
Large living room in art deco style
A coffee table is usually installed in the living room; it is best to choose a model made of glass. If the room is combined with a dining room, then choose a table made of natural wood.
Interior of a modern living room in light colors
When choosing art deco furniture for your living room, remember that the end result should make the room light and airy. This trend prefers modern technology, so a home theater can be an excellent accent. It is best if it is black, so it will stand out perfectly against a light background. You will get a dynamic effect.
Art Deco living room in white and blue
