What Defines Art Deco Style?
Art Deco design actually originated in Europe, but Hollywood can be credited for popularizing it. The height of Art Deco design is reflected in Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers movies and the grand cinemas of the 1920s. The era boasted decorative wrought iron, geometrics, solid-colored furniture, diners with checkered vinyl floors and lots of stainless steel. How to Recreate the Look • De-Clutter. In order to get an authentic Deco look, you will first need to get rid of clutter. A central element to Deco style is a minimalist, uncluttered look. Whether you are redecorating just one room or your whole house, look for pieces of Art-Deco-style furniture that double as storage: ottomans, chests and bedside tables where you can store the little necessities that accumulate. • Color. Shades of green were a popular Art Deco color choice. Think of the delicate sea-foam green of 1930s milk glass pieces, or light-aqua greens and blues. Walls were commonly painted pastel colors to provide a backgrou
