Bring Art Deco To Your Home
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Art Deco is a much sought after style of architecture and design, and is fairly popular amongst homeowners. Singapore itself possesses a variety of monuments done up art deco style, such as the Cathay complex next to the School of the Arts, and the Asia Insurance Building in Raffles Place. If you're a new home owner and have yet to zero in on the style of decor, put art deco at the top of your consideration set.
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First things first, a little history lesson. Art Deco is a pre-WW1 era art and architecture style which developed in France. The style's popularity soared during the 20s and 30s, and was used in the design of just about everything: cars, taxis, cinema, theatres and even items such as radios! Art deco is known for its clean, geometric cuts, bold colours and intricate art styles. Art deco was a glorious marriage of luxe and modernity, and many museums and skyscrapers in New York, Paris and South America have used this art style. Art deco architecture in Singapore dates back to 20s and 30s as well, and has been used mainly in commercial buildings.
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After knowing the rich history of Art Deco, we bet that you are excited to bring the famous art style to your home. Read on to find out more about how you can incorporate Art Deco to transform your home into a glamorous, stylish and functional abode.
1. Paint your walls in Art Deco colours: Vibrant hues such as reds, oranges, royal blues and yellows are trademark Art Deco colours and are a display of extravagance and prosperity. If you're looking for something more toned down, monochrome shades (black and white) and metallic colours (chrome, bronze, brass) are equally chic and glitzy.
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2. Invest in geometric Art Deco wallpapers and tiles: Art Deco is known for its intricate, geometric motifs; remember the iconic Great Gatsby background? Now you can bring home the lush extravagance and opulence that is characteristic of the Art Deco style. Common shapes found in Art Deco include arrows, rhombi, hexagons and circles.
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3. Bring home intricate sculptures and ornate furniture: Tasteful extravange is a characteristic of the Art Deco style, hence investing in a chest of drawers that exudes impeccable craftsmanship, a painting with bold colours or an excessively embellished table lamp for your bedroom or living room will complement the overall Art Deco look and feel.
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4. Light up your life, Art Deco style: We cannot overlook the significance of lighting in a house, and being able to choose lighting which excudes the Art Deco vibe is half the battle won. Art Deco is all about warmth and vibrance, minus the garishness of excessively loud lighting: basically, you want your house to scream #aesthetic.
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