Do you love glitz and glamour in your home and want to enjoy an elegant atmosphere in your kitchen? An Art Deco-style kitchen is a real eye-catcher that’s sure to impress. The style is reminiscent of the 1920s; in other words, Art Deco cuisine features luxurious elements and floral details. A contemporary Art Deco kitchen combines antique pieces and vintage elements with innovative technology. How do you design a kitchen like this? What materials and colors are typical? Get inspired!
Art Deco was inspired by Art Nouveau influences. The style is also characterized by several typical Art Nouveau elements: Furniture, decor, architecture, fashion, and everyday objects feature decorative, curved lines and floral motifs. At the same time, there are also straight, minimalist forms. Art Deco was seen as a further development of the style, incorporating modern elements. The movement reached its peak in the 1920s. Art Deco kitchens reflect the spirit of the "Roaring Twenties."
Opulence and luxury, a lavish lifestyle, and bold fashion: Many people associate the 1920s with these characteristics. Many of these elements remain highly sought-after today and can be found in interior design and architectural examples. These features define the design of Art Deco-style kitchens:
This style is also evident in interior design: The walls are adorned with patterned wallpaper featuring gold accents or floral designs. Home textiles made of soft velvet or delicately shimmering silk, as well as decorative items such as vases or gilded statues, complete the look.
Elegance is the trump card in the Art Deco kitchen. This also applies to the colour palette. The style harmonises with combinations of velvety black, gold and bold tones such as violet, midnight blue and emerald green. Delicate shades such as rosé or a soft jade green are also tried and tested. In combination with certain materials, you can create a glamorous look:
In an art deco kitchen, this is the motto: More is more. Eye-catching decorations, shiny surfaces or opulent chandeliers arranged stylishly above a kitchen island lend the room a unique character. Looking for examples?
Tip: An Art Deco kitchen thrives on variety. Especially in large kitchen-dining rooms and open-concept layouts, an antique or vintage piece of furniture can harmoniously complement the style. This can be achieved, for example, with a sideboard featuring typical Art Deco or Art Nouveau elements. Another eye-catching feature is a dining table with a understated design, complemented by Viennese wicker chairs or retro club chairs.
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Historic style, modern technology: Electrical appliances blend harmoniously into a kitchen with an art deco look - if you use a few tricks:
Tip: Round shapes have a particularly harmonious effect.
