Art Deco is characterised by rich colors, bold geometry, and decadent detail work. Having reached the height of its popularity in the 1920s, ’30s, and ’40s, today, the style brings in modern, luxury, and order with symmetrical designs and abundant shapes.
Looking for an art deco inspired feature tile to add a WOW factor to your new home? There’s a range of ways to add an appeal that goes much further than simply using contrasting tile colours and remains timeless.
Here are our top 3 tiles for the ultimate art-deco inspired feature in your home.
1: A Familiar Face
Get The Look: Edge Pink Wave Matte Subway
We recommend starting simple — select one or two hero colours and then add a contrasting POP of colour for personality. You can create this by using the same sized tile you currently have chosen for your bathroom, and vary the colour. By alternating the tile colour, you are creating a feature whilst keeping the space minimal and cohesive. This is an effective way to create interest and variation with a guarantee that your tiles will fit perfectly.
To incorporate colour, you might consider our Wave Collection of subway tiles, which come in a range of vibrant colours. The Wave porcelain tiles reveal an elegant and alternative look and feel. We recommend choosing from the light green or the pink on the walls.
2: Add Bold Texture
Why stop at different coloured tiles? Texture is super powerful in the art-deco space and many of our tile collections have subtle, modern textures to choose from. A textured feature will accompany any modern, regular, flat-finish tiles. Our textured tiles are one of our favourite ways to add a feature, whilst keeping the space
beautifully cohesive.
To incorporate some texture elements, you might consider our Genesis Collection, which comes in a range of delicate textures. We recommend the Genesis Palm Copper for a more luxe approach or the Genesis Light Branco Brilho for a more subtle texture incorporation.
Get The Look: Genesis Light Branco Brilho
3: Play with Pattern
Get The Look: Picasso Bloom Black
Patterns are central to the art-deco inspired look, and you can really have fun choosing how to best express your unique style.
When it comes to getting the look right, it’s important to remember that while the aesthetic is quirky and loud, the more elegant approach to the trend requires some structure. Try to keep some design elements modern and sleek, but don’t be afraid to put together some unexpected colours and patterns. Ultimately, you’ll want to balance simplicity with dramatic shades and shapes.
To incorporate patterns, you might consider our Picasso Collection, which includes a range of trending patterns. We recommend the Picasso Classic Mid Internal for a more organic pattern or the Picasso Bloom Black for a strong contrast.
We have you covered for your next build or reno, visit our Online Showroom, here. Can’t make it in store or want to feel the textures for yourself? Visit our Underwood or Brisbane City Showrooms.
