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Thursday, September 20th, 2018
Marge Carson Living Room Bolero Console
Just like its relative, Art Nouveau, Art Deco has affected many industries. One of the areas that it has had a relevant effect is in the decorative arts as well as fashion, car styles and architecture. This style is known to be elegant, glamorous, modern, yet also functional.
The Resilience of Art Deco
Art Deco successfully survived the periods of Depression in the 1930s. It also managed to come out from the ‘40s and the ‘50s until it finally bowed out to make way for the Mid-century modern design. Despite all these, Art Deco is slowly making a comeback.
Period pieces are finding their way to many homes. Have you seen the style of the homes in The Great Gatsby? Then you just caught a glimpse of the perfectionist style that is Art Deco.
It’s About Being Bold
Interior decoration, just like architecture, has been a good home for Art Deco. It has all been about making a statement. So, if you love geometric patterns complete with edgy angles, and if you like symmetry rather than organized chaos, then this should be your go to style.
Art Deco-inspired homes also use generous amounts of steel and gold. It’s impossible not to think of wealth when creating an Art Deco zone.
Art Deco is as exotic as you could go. Use angular and linear forms. Say no to fussiness or the romantic elements. Use a lot of mirrors, stainless steel, lacquer, chrome, glass, inlaid wood, and even exotic animal skins such as zebra and shark.
Are you looking for elements that can become the motivation for your Art Deco home? Elements that are typically seen are trapezoids, nudes, branches, leaves, feathers, zigzags, chevron, sunbursts, and jagged edges as is seen with the Chrysler Building.
Let’s Decorate
Okay, so you’ve finally chosen Art Deco as your official style. What should you do now?
Begin with contrasts. Art Deco is also about creating contrasts. Use deep yellows, blues, reds, greens or pinks with black, silver or chrome. Those who prefer to have a softer version of this design would do well to use beiges or creams. These hues beautifully contrast with a lacquered finish or with polished wood.
Now it’s time to pick your furniture. Go for the strong and streamlined pieces. Say no to frills and small pieces. Nod instead to exotic woods, big pieces like armoires, sideboards, etc. Find those that are typical of the past decades when Art Deco flourished.
Lacquered furniture pieces are also a staple in many Art Deco homes. These are attention-grabbing elements that can help spice up the already interesting palette of an Art Deco abode.
As for your fabric choice, don’t go for florals or plaids. The Art Deco room thrives in geometric or solid designs. Add a punch by highlighting the room with cushions. Again, the keyword here is bold.
When it comes to lighting, use a lot of chrome and glass. Have the glass enameled or etched. Tiffany-style is also quite common. Be sure to evoke elegance. Sunburst pattern is a widespread Art Deco motif. Be sassy and stand out by glamming up your home with evocative lighting.
When you’re done designing the top to middle part of your home, then it’s time to look down and see how to beautify your Art Deco flooring. Find black and white tiles or set up a lacquered floor. Abstract designs are also an amazing option.
Go ahead and shine. Let the floors do the talking. Use polished wood or any such material that offers a gleaming effect. Anything that looks timeless and sophisticated (picture a Chanel outfit in all its glory) is acceptable in an Art Deco setting.
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Thursday, June 29th, 2017
A living room ensemble from FFDM’s Deco Collection.
It’s that time of the year to frolic under the sun once more – summer is officially here. Your environment is a pleasant place to be in, to many homeowners, this could also be the signal to go for a season-inspired interior design.
How about Art Deco?
Take a closer look at the skyscrapers that are lining New York’s horizon. The Rockefeller and Chrysler buildings are the perfect example of Art Deco displayed in the most awesome manner. The birth of this design can be traced to the early 1920s all the way to the 1940s.
Art Deco was a style that showed a lot of accomplishments. It portrayed hope and strength for the future. It paid homage to past designs but, at the same time, it acknowledged newer technologies.
Art Deco – The Origins
Art Deco is often associated with nationalism, color, iconography, zigzag lines, geometry, relief, sculpture, murals, botany, mythology, and many more things. In terms of hue, buildings use pastels, to vivid paint, to gold to glossy hues.
Colors often contrast on the interior and exterior parts of the building. The artworks were inspired by a wide array of colors from bright down to mute. Some buildings also used ornamentation which referenced mythology, more particularly, Egyptian mythology.
Art Deco was easily recognizable with its rounded edges. These were seen on planes, in vehicles, on ships and other forms of sleek modes of transport.
Glass is also a common material used in Art Deco. You will see a lot of etching and blocks in this style. You will also see geometric forms and other materials such as linoleum, jade, plastic, steel, Bakelite and chrome.
Metal also perfectly represented Art Deco because it showed industrialism and strength.
Art Deco Artists – Influencers and Inspiration
There were many architects and artists that helped develop Art Deco. Cedric Gibbons was one such artist. Gibbons was a Hollywood set designer who was able to attend the 1925 Paris exhibition. He created Art Deco in all his Hollywood sets.
Another one was William Van Allen who was the architect that conceptualized the Chrysler Building. Donald Deskey, also an architect, built the Radio City Music Hall. Other names followed suit such as Edward McKnight Kauffer, A.M. Cassandre, Rene Lalique, Jean Puiforcat, Jacques Ruhlmann, and jean Dunand.
Today’s Art Deco
These days, Art Deco is a style that relies in the past though it continues to imagine, re-imagine and pay attention to the design elements of today. It is often studied and collected by people who are fascinated by the ‘20s and ‘30s styles.
People all over the world collect jewelry, posters, chinaware and furniture.
Art Deco Furniture
Parisian factors influenced the Art Deco furniture pieces of today so you will see a lot of grandiose features. Expect opulence and exotic pieces like ebony furniture and rare materials like ivory.
Stained glass is also possibly included as are enamels and inlays. Other materials that are used in Art Deco pieces are marble, wood, metal, plastic, animal skin, and lacquer pieces.
The different types of Art Deco furniture include chairs, cabinets, beds, and tables. Chairs come with curved lines and often represent the human form. Some pieces incorporate leather and chrome.
Cabinets, on the other hand, are often rigid and large. They have lacquered wood with distinctive grains such as burled oak, bird’s eye maple and Macassar ebony.
The beds are oversized and they come with head and footboards. These are often constructed from metal or wood. The tables – specifically the cocktail tables – come with glass or leather tops, or wood or chrome legs.
The factors that you need to consider when buying Art Deco pieces, are its condition, quality, and its details.
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Saturday, March 19th, 2016
Living Room Uttermost Naeva Gold End Table 24422 is perfect in a Boho dwelling. Go for shiny metals to boost the Boho charm in your home.
Do you gravitate towards the laidback vibe of the Boho scheme? This is a cohesive look that you can use in your home but if you also feel like including luxurious textiles, metallic accents, and opulent jewels, then nothing’s keeping you from doing so. Boho design is free so it can take flight where you want it to soar.
Boho: A Blend of Glamour and Tranquility
You might think that it’s impossible to achieve both glamour and serenity but these are two characteristics that are both present in Boho. There are many ways to use this look in your home.
First, you simply have to achieve a gallery effect. What is this? This is a bright and airy space where the walls are lined with wall art, photographs and pops of hot pink, turquoise, and indigo hues.
Branches can be used effectively in this kind of design. During pruning season, they are affordable, even abundant. They could last for more than a week so that means a week of having a huge interior design impact. Instead of the usual flowers in vases, why not consider branches the next time?
A sunroom is already an exciting place to begin with. With a burst of color and thrilling patterns, it can become a vintage-inspired room. Add 50s vinyl chairs to complete the look. Sheers can provide the needed separation and privacy.
Creating visual balance is easy with Boho. All you have to do is take a stack of books and place them in sturdy shelves, use white and blue vases for your flowers or indoor plants, and display your collections. Don’t be tempted to bring out all of your collectibles, though, or you would end up with chaos instead of a symmetrical design.
Universal Furniture Bedroom The Boho Chic Bed (King) 45076B
The breakfast nook can be styled in a casual manner by using a rustic table and breadboards. These can be easily contrasted by anything that’s brightly-colored such as a green chairs. Mid-century wine racks will also serve an aesthetic and functional purpose inside this room. Enjoy that morning cup of coffee as you take a careful look at the wine bottles in those racks.
Take your Boho charm a bit farther as you display your collection of rocks or white pottery. Add a lovely painting that is leaning against the wall and you’re just a few steps from finishing.
Wild flowers and weeds can make a difference in your Boho interiors. Indoor organics don’t necessarily have to be flowers or green plants all the time.
Adding wicker furniture with sheepskin is a classic way to achieve the 70s look. This combination spells retro. If white sheepskin is a little too delicate for you, you can also opt for the black or gray sheepskin. It is a foolproof way of ramping up your Boho glam.
Adding a bar trolley is yet another stylish way to cap your Boho interiors. Say no to uniformity. Discard the other pair if you have two lamps, two rugs or two chairs. Then make room for lots and lots of plants. If weeds don’t make you go gaga then just opt for green plants with wide leaves. Macramé plant hangers will also look great.
Mix in some tribal prints inside the bedroom. This is a special room where you can have the relaxed side of Boho. Art Deco stuff is also welcome inside this space. Find a stylish white headboard, piped edging, and a glass-topped bedside table. Ethnic prints bring in a different kind of vibe. Normally, this shouldn’t work but the miracle of Boho is that – it does, it always does.
Are you ready to bring in a unique interior design? Then Boho it is.
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