Art Deco is one of the most luxurious styles of interior design, reflecting the wealth of the owner of the apartment and its impeccable taste. Often a similar concept is embodied in the interior of the bathroom. At the same time, it is important to correctly design such a room so that the style looks appropriate and at the same time does not interfere with the functional components of the bathroom.
Many do not know what exactly is art deco, how it can be embodied in the bathroom with the help of finishes and plumbing, as well as what accessories will favorably complement this concept. Answers to these and other questions will be presented in detail in this article.
Style features
The concept of art deco first appeared in France and has long been popular in the field of interior design. It has a number of unique features that distinguish it from other areas.
- The room uses natural materials, the cost of which is usually quite high. It can be an array of wood, silver, ivory.
- In the outlines of the interior, preference is given to the dominance of sharp corners, as well as lines with a curved bend.
- In art deco, do not neglect the ornaments associated with the plant world.
- The tones for such a room are chosen mainly from a restrained range, which include white, black, gray, purple, beige.
- An abundance of mirrors is welcomed in a room with an art deco concept.
- This trend does not exclude the presence of patterns, which are often compared with African or South American ethnic ornaments.
- In the style you can notice details such as the image of the sun's rays, as well as motifs that repeat the outline of the piano keys.
Furniture and Plumbing
To combine the functions of the bathroom with the design, special attention must be paid to the selection of suitable plumbing products, as well as certain pieces of furniture that are appropriate in the bathroom.
The size of the furniture, which is usually used as cabinets or cabinets, depends on the parameters of the bathroom. To decorate a large room in the art deco style, you can pick up massive chests of drawers and arrange them the entire length of one of the walls. Wherein the design of such furniture should not be simple.
Whenever possible it should be diversified with the help of a beautiful stone countertop, elegant handles and taps with a beautiful shape. If the room is small, you can choose a table for the sink made of natural wood or place the sink on the countertop trimmed with suitable tiles.
Plumbing can be both close to the classic options, and more modern. The dimensions of the bathroom are important, which can have an oval, rectangular or even square shape with pointed edges.
Sinks can also be round or have a smoother outline.
If the toilet is located in the bathroom, then this should be a model, the body of which is attached to the wall. Plumbing color is preferred white. The best materials that reflect the concept will be such as sanitary ware and acrylic. If the size of the bathroom allows, you can install additional furniture in it. It may include a cabinet for storing various little things, as well as a chair.
It is also worth paying attention to various accessories and details. They should not be too many. It is permissible to have pictures corresponding to the style (provided that there is no pattern on the walls), as well as living plants. Do not neglect the presence of mirrors. They can be located either on the wall near the sink, or directly embedded in the furniture.
Finish options
The first nuance in decorating a bathroom in an Art Deco style will be the choice of color. Best suited for this concept. a combination of two contrasting shades, one of which is dark, the other is light. An alliance of black and white can serve as a classic example, but you can also use a combination such as champagne and dark chocolate. Instead of coal black, you can choose a dark gray, on which various patterns will be more noticeable.
Moreover, often, if the size of the bathroom allows it, the dark shade dominates. Tiles (or even moisture-proof wallpapers) are rarely monotonous, especially if the material is dark in color. On it you can see bizarre stains and drawings.
Materials
The following options are used as the main materials for finishing in such a bathroom.
- A natural stone. Its appearance justifies the high price of the material. This coating looks very aesthetically pleasing, while at the same time it adds luxury to the room, thereby perfectly reflecting the idea of style. Stone flooring is usually present on the floor or on the bathroom wall.
Often, floor material goes into wall material and includes a rather interesting combination of patterns.
- Silk screen wallpaper are also one of the most sought-after art deco options. They look especially beautiful in dark colors. However, it is worth remembering that wallpaper in the bathroom is not always the best solution because of the rather high level of humidity in the room.
An additional advantage will be the presence in the wallpaper of threads of golden or silver color, as well as a large ornament.
- For ceilings, tile materials are mainly used.. At the same time, the colors are neutral and do not contrast with the other shades of the finish. The ceiling in such a bathroom is often framed with embossed skirting boards.
Beautiful examples
An art deco bathroom can be decorated in various ways. Among the most beautiful and unusual examples are the following.
- Mirror frame It may look like a real work of art, especially if it resonates with the pattern on the shower.
- The basis of the wallpaper pattern in the art deco style can be duplicated in the decoration of other sections of the walls, giving integrity to the entire interior.
- The black and white design of such a bathroom will look boring, if you dilute this contrast with a gold ornament in the furniture facades.
- If your bathroom has a window, then for art deco it should be issued curtains made of flowing opaque fabric with a special sheen.
In the next video, you will find an overview of the bathroom in the art deco style.