How can you use mirrors to add to your home's interior Art Deco aesthetic? Your space needs a major upgrade - and you want to recreate the roaring 1920s with Art Deco-inspired decor. While you could go for a major overhaul and knock down walls or add new flooring, you can also deck your home out with Deco-themed accents. Before you begin the design process, take a look at what you need to know about this twentieth-century style and custom-cut mirrors.

What Is Art Deco?

The Art Deco movement was born in Europe (France) and helped to shape the architecture, art, and fashion of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. With a distinct aesthetic, this style is glamorous yet minimal, bold but refined, and modern and classic at the same time. Punctuated by clean lines, rich or warm colors, and bold shapes, Art Deco has a notable look that includes pure geometric shapes and clean lines. While some Art Deco decor is accented or embellished, this style isn't overly fussy or dramatically ornate.

Along with rich natural materials (such as warmly stained wood), this style also includes industrial highly-polished surfaces. This makes mirrors an ideal accent for an Art Deco-inspired interior space. 

Do You Need To Use Every Element In Art Deco Design?

Now that you know more about the style, you're ready to start your design project, but you're not sure how far to go with the Art Deco theme or aesthetic. Should you completely convert your space into a modern twentieth-century masterpiece — or should you punctuate the existing decor with a few standout pieces? 

If you don't have the time, energy, or home improvement budget for a complete redo, home accents can add an Art Deco feel without the need for demolition or months of renovations. This makes mirrors an important tool in our decor strategy. 

Not only can you reduce the number of changes you make in your home's interior with accent pieces, but each mirror can also spotlight one aspect of the Art Deco style. While you can incorporate the shapes and lines or materials and colors of the style in your custom mirrors, you don't need to use every element in these accents.

What Is An Art Deco Custom Cut Mirror?

There's no universal answer to this question. The mirror you create should pay homage to the vintage style and play up its elements. Again, you do not need to include every aspect of the Art Deco genre in one mirror. This could overwhelm the eye and create an odd aesthetic that looks out of place or doesn't represent the Deco decor well.

Instead of using every element of Art Deco decor, choose one or two to focus on. Shape and line are crucial parts of this style. Focus on geometric forms and clean linear looks, but not every mirror needs to look like a box of straight lines. A clamshell shape, diamonds, or symmetrical side patterns are easy ideas that all have an Art Deco flair. 

Beyond the mirror itself, you can also add a sense of Art Deco with a frame. Choose a rich color or warm wooden tone and clean or sharp lines. 

Are Wall Mirrors the Only Art Deco Accent Options?

Wall mirrors provide an easy way to accent your interior space and add an Art Deco aesthetic. Even though you can hang mirrors, you can also use permanently-mounted mirrored panels on walls or mirrored furniture to redecorate. A mirror paneled table, dresser drawers, or angular cabinet covers provide a high-shine, almost industrial side of Art Deco that can add a sense of style without overpowering the entire area. Like custom-cut wall mirrors, you will need a professional to create and install mirrored panels or furniture.

Do you need help designing Art Deco mirrors for your home project? Contact Monterey Glass Specialists for more information.