Art Deco: Mishmash of Styles

Art deco which replaced art nouveau when the First World War broke out has been influenced by varied schools of design. The result is a mix of styles close to abstract. Because of the technological advances at the time, metal became one of the distinguishing aspects of this style. From the art nouveau movement, art deco carried on some organic designs although even more stylized. From Picasso, cubism also has been one of the signature styles in this period. This simple and elegant style can be used as a basis for those who want to redecorate. It can be done smoothly by just knowing a few things about the period.

Looking at the variations of an art deco vase, the mishmash of styles is highly evident. Some made use of sleek textures of gold, silvers and stainless steel, while others have hints of cubism, abstract and the more stylized curvilinear forms of art nouveau. Meantime, most have varied geometric figures. Color schemes of red and black or black and green accented by metals are very common. For these reasons, art deco vases can be easily incorporated in your household design.

The people should work from the basics before moving on with the final touches. Sometimes people tend to be over-excited and buy the smaller pieces first. This becomes a problem because they cannot visualize the end product of room. It is important to keep in mind that design and décor are always a sum of elements and not to be seen one piece at a time.