Based upon purely decorative uses of geometric shapes and bold color schemes, Art Deco Style is fun to use in a bedroom. Because the colors are often high contrast, and the shapes are often large, the final look is clean, crisp and whimsical.
Symmetry, repetitive shapes and man-made materials like glass and stainless steel contribute to the overall cleanliness and orderliness of the art deco style, whereas the bold, high contrast colors send a message of fun and good times.
Art Deco Bedroom Furniture
Paint a second hand mirror frame in one or two bold colors. Use a solid colored comforter, or one with an art deco pattern. Even simple stripes or polka dots can make a big statement.
You can use a jig saw to cut a piece of plywood into a bold, abstract geometric shape, like wide curves or stair-steps. Try painting it with bright colors, to complement the colors in the rest of your room. Even a standard headboard can be turned art deco by adding a bold color pattern or wide curved lines.
Cheap Art Deco
Visit second hand stores for original art deco pieces that can be refinished. Art deco is glossy, so even just a quick sanding and a glossy over-spray will make a big difference. Leaving a tired finish will just make it look old but a light refinishing can bring out the original "feel" of the carefree art deco movement.
Poster Art
Popular art deco paintings are available as reproductions from several online poster vendors. Available framed and unframed, these can be a cheap alternative for the decorator that's afraid to paint. Choose a favorite piece and display it proudly. let the colors in the rest of the room compliment the print.
Bedroom Furniture
You can remove the drawers from a dresser and paint them each a different color. Make the frame Black or White to clean up the look. Replace the knobs with solid colors, or prominent shapes.
Floors with Art Deco Style
Floor tiles in a black and white checkerboard pattern would be ideal, but if that's not an option, square carpet tiles and bold area rugs could be suitable alternatives.
Whether you're designing an art deco style bedroom for an adult or for a child, the end result should be clean, crisp, colorful and shapely. Choose primary colors like red, yellow and blue or Miami colors like pink and green. Accent with Dark Black or bright white. Keep shapes repetitive and try to avoid the use of browns, tertiary colors and natural fibers. Art deco is an inexpensive look to reproduce. Have fun!
