An Art Deco living room
- Choose a curved velvet sofa in emerald, navy or blush.
- Add a geometric rug and a sunburst mirror.
- Use brass floor lamps or wall lights in matching pairs.
Style guideBold geometry and 1920s glamour
Art Deco Interior Design, explained with real rooms.
Art Deco is the glamorous style of the 1920s and 1930s: bold geometric patterns, rich colors like emerald and navy, brass and gold, velvet, marble and lacquered wood.
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What is Art Deco style?
Updated October 11, 2026
Art Deco takes its name from the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. It spread to New York skyscrapers, ocean liners and cinemas, and became the look of the Jazz Age.
It celebrates luxury and the machine age: symmetry, stepped shapes, sunbursts and chevrons, with rich materials everywhere.
A modern Art Deco room keeps the drama with fewer, bolder pieces: one velvet sofa, one geometric rug, one sunburst mirror and plenty of brass.
The Art Deco color palette, and the materials that go with it.
Emerald
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Walls or velvet upholstery
Navy
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Walls, cabinets, rugs
Black
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Lacquer and contrast
Brass gold
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Metal, frames, lamps
Blush
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Softer walls and seating
Pick one deep color for the walls or upholstery, add black for contrast and let brass or gold do the shine. Blush or cream softens the look.
Materials and textures
- Brass and gold
- Velvet
- Marble
- Lacquered and inlaid wood
- Mirror and glass
- Chrome
- Exotic wood veneers
What makes a room Art Deco. 6 things to look for.
- 01
Geometric patterns
Chevrons, fans, sunbursts and stepped shapes on rugs, wallpaper, tiles and mirrors.
- 02
Curved, plush furniture
Rounded sofas, channel-tufted chairs and barrel-back seats, usually in velvet.
- 03
Metallic accents
Brass legs, gold frames and polished hardware catch the light.
- 04
Mirrors
Sunburst and stepped mirrors add sparkle and make the room feel bigger.
- 05
Statement lighting
Tiered chandeliers, fan-shaped wall lights and glass globes.
- 06
Symmetry
Matching pairs of lamps, chairs and side tables give the room a formal balance.
Art Deco, room by room. Real rooms, restyled with AI.
An Art Deco bedroom
- Pick a tall, channel-tufted velvet headboard.
- Use mirrored or lacquered nightstands with matching lamps.
- Try geometric wallpaper on the wall behind the bed.
An Art Deco kitchen
- Use dark or lacquered cabinets with brass handles.
- Add marble counters or a fan or chevron tile backsplash.
- Hang a statement pendant over the table or island.
Mistakes to avoid
- Mixing every metal. Choose brass or chrome and stick with it.
- Too many patterns competing. Let one geometric pattern lead.
- Losing the symmetry that makes the style feel formal.
- Cheap, shiny finishes. A few good pieces look more luxurious.
Art Deco and similar styles
Art Deco vs. Art Nouveau
Art Nouveau came just before, with flowing lines inspired by plants and flowers. Art Deco swapped those curves for straight lines, geometry and the look of the machine age.
Art Deco vs. Mid-Century Modern
Mid-century modern is simpler and more relaxed, with warm wood and tapered legs. Art Deco is formal and glamorous, with velvet, brass and bold patterns.
Read the Mid-Century Modern guideQuestions and answers.
What are the main features of Art Deco interior design?
Bold geometric patterns, symmetry, rich colors, metallic accents, velvet and marble, curved furniture and statement lighting.
What colors are Art Deco?
Deep jewel tones like emerald, sapphire and burgundy, plus black, cream and blush, almost always with gold or brass.
How do I make Art Deco feel modern?
Keep the walls calm, choose a few bold pieces and use one geometric pattern. A velvet sofa, a brass lamp and a sunburst mirror are enough.
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