If you’ve ever wanted your bedroom to feel like a step back into the glamour of the 1920s, Art Deco style could be exactly what you’re after. It’s bold and polished, focusing on symmetry and shine, and getting it right just takes a bit of planning.
Start With Colour And Texture
You’ll want a neutral base such as oyster, taupe or mocha, then layer up with texture. Crisp white linen paired with faux fur or cashmere lifts the scheme instantly, while smoky black and chrome add real period edge. A touch of copper brings it into the present.
Focus On Furniture And Finishes
An oversized headboard in velvet or crushed silk gives the room its focal point, echoing Hollywood’s glamorous heyday. Wardrobes deserve the same thought, and made to measure wardrobe doors keep period-authentic symmetrical lines running across the wall rather than settling for an awkward fit.
Mirrored furniture works pretty well too, catching the light, and if you’re exploring options along these lines, you might find the range shown here www.happy-doors.co.uk/shop/products/bedrooms a useful starting point.
Symmetry is key to the style, echoed in the Chrysler Building and Battersea Power Station. If the history interests you, Art Deco’s origins are traced in detail by the V&A. Matching bedside tables and lamps on either side of the bed bring that same balance.
Small details finish the job. Ornate tiebacks, a dressing table styled like a film star’s, and geometric pattern in the cushions all add up. Take it slowly, and the room will feel considered rather than themed.