Art Deco Textiles

To add mega-Deco-glamour to your own home, incorporate these classic Art Deco textiles and fabric trends.

Art Deco Carpet

1. Geometric, angular design

   Pick one large piece to be your Art Deco textile 'statement' piece or focal point. A large Chinese Art Deco rug, window coverings or an ultra-glam bed spread could be the jumping off point for the rest of your room. Choose a fabric with a repeating, symmetrical geometric design to achieve that classic Deco look. Zigzags, chevrons, sunbursts and Egyptian symbols are characteristic of the Art Deco period.

Art Deco Geometric Area Rug
















Ruby Red Vinyl Art Deco Chair

2. Bold, bright colours

   If a graphic statement piece is a bit too much for you, keep it simple with one solid colour, but make it BOLD. Classic Art Deco textile colours are ruby, turquoise, emerald and canary. Upholster your couch in a brilliant red or add a dramatic peacock blue carpet to your room - instant Deco drama.








3. Streamlined, monochromatic colours

   If the first two options intimidate you; keep it simple with a subtle, monochromatic colour scheme. Art Deco style was minimal, streamlined and futuristic. Use cool, sleek fabrics like leather, vinyl and silk in icy-cool or neutral tones like shimmery champagne, muted cobalt blue or gunmetal grey. Feel free to use one shade liberally throughout your room to achieve an upscale, Deco-hotel feel.

Monochromatic Art Deco Apartment

4. Metallic accents

   Whether your preference runs toward silver or gold, adding a bit of either into your room will give your room that lavish, luxe, über-rich Deco look. An ultra modern way to achieve this is through fabric wallpaper. For example, choose a monochromatic, cream coloured wallpaper with a subtle gold-etched geometric design weaved throughout, and violà! - Deco dream come true.

Art Deco Wallpaper - Gold	Art Deco Wallpaper - Silver

5. Zebra prints

   A huge Art Deco trend was zebra print. Incorporating a zebra rug or zebra upholstered club chair into your decor will add a touch of Deco whimsy and glamour to any home.

   Faint of heart? No problem, adding just a touch of zebra, perhaps just a small throw pillow, will do the trick as well.