Urban & luxe · Style guide
Art Deco interiors. Geometry, glamour and glow.
A style from the 1920s and 1930s known for bold geometry, symmetry, rich materials and a touch of shine. Mumbai’s Art Deco buildings, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, show how naturally it sits in Indian cities.
The palette
Colours that feel glamorous, bold, elegant.
Ivory and blush, sharpened with gold, deep emerald and ink navy. A reading for mood, not a paint specification.
- Ivory#f3ecdf
- Blush#e8c4bd
- Gold#c9a44c
- Emerald#1f5e4f
- Ink navy#1f2a44
Materials & details
What makes it Art Deco.
The sample board
- Brass and gold finishes
- Lacquer and high gloss
- Velvet
- Terrazzo and marble
- Fluted or reeded glass
Fans and sunbursts
Geometric motifs on mirrors, tiles, doors and headboards.
Curves and fluting
Rounded sofas, reeded panels and scalloped edges.
Lighting as jewellery
Tiered, globe or fan-shaped lights that glow like accessories.
Room by room
Ideas worth borrowing.
Best in living, dining, entryway and bedroom spaces.
Living
A little bit of glamour.
A curved velvet sofa, a fluted side table and one sunburst mirror.
Dining
Dinner, with a flourish.
A round table on a pedestal base under a tiered pendant, with a terrazzo floor.
Entryway
Make an entrance.
Geometric floor tiles and a reeded-glass door give a small entry real presence.
Illustrated mood cards, made to show the feeling of this style.
Pairs well with
Styles that get along.
Most homes mix two or three. These share a mood, a material or a palette with Art Deco.
- Contemporary EuropeanLasting character. A modern ease.
- Modern LuxeQuiet, polished, indulgent.
- Mid-Century ModernRetro curves. Easy living.
Want the glow without the glare? Let’s plan it. We design whole homes, kitchens and wardrobes around the way you live.
Good questions
Art Deco answered.
Is Art Deco too much for everyday living?
A lighter version works well: calm walls, one or two curved or fluted pieces and a statement light.
Which rooms suit Art Deco best?
Entryways, living and dining rooms, and powder rooms are great places to have a little fun with it.
Do I need real brass everywhere?
No. A few quality brass pieces go a long way; the rest can be brass-finish or simply painted in rich colours.