How to Decorate Art Deco

In this video, I go over some of my best tips to decorate in the art deco interior design style. I go over some of the history of art deco, how it is different from art nouveau, outline who would really enjoy art deco, who would not, and I give you my tips on how to decorate in the art deco style. With art deco, it's all about bold color, drama, sharp angles, geometrics, symmetry and luxury materials which I think is just fabulous! Also, listed below are some links to art deco pieces.

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⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 - How to Decorate Art Deco
00:52 - What is Art Deco Interior Design?
03:58 - Who is Art Deco For?
04:27 - Who is Art Deco Not For?
05:06 - Art Deco Tip - Consider Going Bold with Color
07:22 - Art Deco Tip - Strong Lines and Geometrics
09:22 - Art Deco Tip - Focus on Symmetry
12:40 - Art Deco Tip - Use Luxury Materials
14:52 - Where to Shop For Art Deco

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[debrawalker]

I grew up in Napier, New Zealand. After an earthquake in 1931 they had to rebuild the town. Many buildings where designed around the Art Deco era. Probably why I love many pieces from that time period.

[trulyAmatulHaqq]

I cant buy 100% into art deco home design, I definitely lean toward organicism BUT I would love an art deco revival in the public sphere. Works so good for restaurants/lounges/etc the vibes are real. Love the architectural features 👌

[erinkling]

I love art deco because it feels really maximalist and dramatic, but the lines are so clean that it isn't chaotic and overwhelming.

[wendylawton]

Most people remember their grandparents home as warm and cozy. Mine lived in an art deco building (600 Page Street) in San Francisco. No grandma waiting at the door in an apron with a plate of cookies. We walked into an ornate gilt lobby and took the deco elevator up to their floor.

[CheeseBae]

We have an opulent hotel from the 1920s where I live that's never been modified. Its architecture has an almost Ancient Egyptian feel to it in heaviness and grandeur. There's a lot of dark natural woods, tons of gold everywhere, loud black and white natural stones, and the walls that were painted were a sandy beige with splashes of gold and teal. Large painted frescoes everywhere.

[rachellense]

Totally nerding out over this one. I love that you tied in aviation, exploration, and travel as one of the key points. It's so true. It was such a celebration of the exotic--from peacock feathers to Egyptian architecture! The world finally began to feel smaller, and I love the artistic movement that came from it. Looking forward to more of these, Nick! You do such great stuff!

[chai_burns]

Is anyone else loving those gorgeous velvety dark greens and reds? The bold colours and brass/gold accents are so pleasing to look at, Art Deco is a real feast for the senses.

[loriegabidel]

I love art deco SO MUCH. I'm trying to bring in hints of it wherever I can. I think that's probably also why when I finally bought a new couch, I let myself get the navy velvet I'd wanted for years.

[gcanyon]

The game Bioshock, particularly 1 & 2 in the series, capture the spirit of Art Deco extremely well.

[lxine]

I installed green diamond pattern wallpaper in my living room when we moved in 6 years ago. I still love it and everyone always comments on it! I’ve also got a full wall of purple velvet curtains in my bedroom that I never get tired of!

[laurieb.n.]

A lot of these Art Deco images really remind me of my teenage years in the 80's, lol. Then we had the color combo of pink and green ...and the art of Patrick Nagel, but boy were a lot of the shapes similar!
So, if anyone out there really likes this style and can't find stuff that is 100 years old, just look for stuff from the 1980's and you're real dang close!p to it!

[RubyLaughter]

Thank you for helping me identify my style as art nouveau NOT Art Deco. I now understand the difference! Please do a similar video on art nouveau/boho style as a follow up. It is very relevant now. Also, please address colors/pallets that relate, as you did in this video. Neither of these styles, with strategic thrifting/flea marketing for focal pieces, require big budgets when paired with like minded retailers (I.e. deco/CB2) - please find the nouveau/boho retail analogy. So helpful! So empowering! Thank you!

[justlou]

I'd just like to show my appreciation for the little sound effect that plays when you pop something (an image, a link, an explanation) on the screen. It's nice because if I'm multitasking and not watching the video the whole time, it let's me know there's something there that I would otherwise miss 🙏

[saraangel]

I have always toyed with the idea of mixing art deco and art nouveau, like decorating right in the transition from one style to the other because i like them both lol! Now i need the art nouveau guide

[susanma]

One thing to consider is that during this time period, kitchens were quite utilitarian--there was nothing glamorous or spacious about a kitchen. People ate in the dining room and the kitchen was like a "backstage" area. If you want to see a historical representation of art deco, watch the old Poirot episodes. Yes, he lives in an apartment and is single, but his apartment is quite luxurious--though the kitchen isn't.

[beckerderbacker]

I love Art Deco. Thank you for tying it into Art Nouveau. I like to think of Art Deco as the style of industry and power of man born out of a desire to move away from the decadence of Art Nouveau and late 19th century styles like French Second Empire and Queen Anne. It's still highly decorative but it embraces a new age.

For modern-day Art Deco, the set for the TV show a Series of Unfortunate Events does a nice job of modernizing the style in the episode Ersatz Elevator.

[maryegerton]

Wow! Just wow. When you posted those images of the bars and all of those other fancy Art Deco spaces, I was reminded of the old MGM movies where everyone is dancing all over the place, living in mansions and drinking champagne but not out of flutes. This video was fabulous. I really loved it.

[lynnelowe]

Love Art Deco ... it appeals to my eyeballs ❤

[SharonWhitfield-pj]

I’m so glad you’re doing this video. I’m getting ready to move to a new place. I recently purchased a 1920’s Chippendale sofa. I’m going to decorate the living room in 1920’s Art Deco.

[IrishMorgenstern]

I love Art Deco as it's the grandfather to my beloved Dieselpunk. I'm planning my Art Deco living room and library as I find Art Deco really allows wood to pop.

In nerdy terms, Art Deco is dwarves and Art Nuevo is Elves.