Art Deco Wallpaper

Luxury and glamour are once again in vogue and a great way to add a little of both into your home is with Art Deco Wallpaper. To help you choose wallpaper that contains authentic elements of the Art Deco style, I have come up with a list of the main characteristics you should look for....

1. Metallic, Metallic, Metallic

Art Deco was born in the Machine Age so cool, metallic finishes were all the rage.

A word of caution: Wallpapering an entire living room or bedroom in a metallic wallpaper, might be a bit too much.

Unless you have chosen a subtle pattern, you may want to limit this wallpaper to one accent wall or a small bathroom.

Nevertheless, stunning gold or silver finish wallpaper is an easy way to add some Deco drama to your own home.

2. Geometric Patterns

Egyptian patterns like pyramids and hieroglyphics were also incredibly popular. Look for Art Deco wallpaper that contains sharp, angular shapes.

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3. Black & White

A classic Art Deco color combination is black and white.

Whether it's stripes or checks, a black and white wallpaper will definitely transform a drab, boring room into a glamorous Deco den.

4. Wall Murals

Although I'm not a huge fan of wall murals, this might be a fun and unique way to bring in some Art Deco style into your interior.

The key is to pick a design that is instantly associated with Deco. Some classic examples are:
The Chrysler Bulding
Metropolis
Cinema
Flappers

5. Bold & Bright

Art Deco popularity was at its peak during the Roaring Twenties. The economy was flourishing and the future seemed bright. And so were the interiors!

People began incorporating dazzling, happy, energetic colours to match the optimistic mood of the times.

Some of the most popular Art Deco wallpaper colors were: emerald green, canary yellow, amethyst, peacock blue, and brilliant red.

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