{"id":3627,"date":"2015-03-24T13:55:55","date_gmt":"2015-03-24T13:55:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=3627"},"modified":"2018-10-05T13:14:11","modified_gmt":"2018-10-05T13:14:11","slug":"art-deco-architecture-and-interiors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/art-deco-architecture-and-interiors\/","title":{"rendered":"Art Deco Architecture and Interiors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p>Art Deco is an artistic style which was particularly fashionable in the early 20<sup>th<\/sup> century, mainly around the 1920s and 1930s, and was prominent in every form of visual arts, from fashion and jewellery to architecture and fine art. Instantly recognisable through its bold, geometric patterns and stylised motifs with Egyptian and Mediterranean influences, the style is still popular today as a result of its associations with the Jazz era and old Hollywood.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thecityreview.com\/chrysnit.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"360\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Carter B. Horsley via The City Review<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Some of the world\u2019s most famous <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Building\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/building\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/building;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0cgh4;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Building\" >buildings<\/a> are examples of Art Deco architecture, such as Manhattan\u2019s Chrysler building (pictured). There are also many across the UK; in <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/london\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/london;http:\/\/sws.geonames.org\/2643743\/;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.04jpl;http:\/\/yago-knowledge.org\/resource\/London;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/London\" >London<\/a> there are even specific <a href=\"https:\/\/www.londonarchitecturewalks.com\/Pages\/ArtDecoLondon.aspx\">\u2018architecture walks\u2019<\/a> taking in the capital\u2019s most famous Art Deco buildings. But you may have to pay a little more to see some of the real Art Deco gems in the city, such as the Beaufort Bar of the recently renovated Savoy Hotel.<\/p>\n<p>The style was not only used for grand structures or public buildings; there are many examples of Art Deco architecture in <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"House\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/house\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/house;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03jm5;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/House\" >houses<\/a> and apartment blocks across the country. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/finance\/property\/buying-selling-moving\/9907331\/10-magnificent-art-deco-homes.html?frame=2499072\">The Telegraph\u2019s \u2018Art Deco homes\u2019 gallery<\/a> includes residences both at <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Housing estate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/housing-estate\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/housing_estate;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01rtvp;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Housing_estate\" >home<\/a> and abroad.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.planetpropertyblog.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/deco-oxford-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"528\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Planet Property<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8385\/8652606329_742982aa1e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: hidden-teesside.co.uk<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When it comes to interior design, Art Deco is great way to add a touch of retro appeal to your home while avoiding the typically vintage look. There are many different ways to incorporate it subtly into your home interior d\u00e9cor while still keeping a modern feel overall &#8211; just remember that minimalism is a key characteristic of the style. It can also work well alongside other styles, especially the current fashion for geometric prints and accessories.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www.contemporist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/pr_181213_09-630x945.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"945\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Andrew Worssam via Contemporist<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There are many examples of Art Deco print wallpaper available, in a wide variety of designs and colour palettes. Smaller designs may be suitable for a whole <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/room\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/room;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.06ht1;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Room\" >room<\/a>, but for more striking prints it is a good idea to use it as a feature wall and choose coordinating furniture and accessories to maintain a contemporary feel.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 486px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/www1.pictures.lonny.com\/lo\/Deco+Black+white+Art+Deco+style+wallpaper+b7_yRTuKISBl.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"476\" height=\"594\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: lonny.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Details such as lighting and mirrors are a good place to start, but even if you don\u2019t want to go for the complete look, you could always keep it simple by choosing just a few feature pieces, whether they are original antique ornaments or contemporary accessories that hint at the distinctive shapes and prints of the nineteen twenties and thirties.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 485px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/johnlewis.scene7.com\/is\/image\/JohnLewis\/000154597alt2?$prod_main$\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"475\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: John Lewis<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If you are interested in architecture and would like to find out a <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Land lot\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/land-lot\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/land_lot;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0gs32y;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Land_lot\" >lot<\/a> more about it, take a look at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.newtecnic.com\/\">Newtecnic<\/a>\u00a0who have worked on some amazing <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Public housing\" 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