Some design trends come and go and some refuse to stay away when they've had a comeback. Art deco is in the latter camp and turns out a wall of frames is one of the best ways to get that glamour into a home without having to do a whole-room redo. At Art To Frames, this style gains popularity every fall and winter when people want their walls to look richer and warmer than a white gallery wall.

What Makes Something Look Art Deco?

As Britannica defines it, art deco emerged in Paris in the 1920s, characterized by geometric shapes, symmetry, and shiny, metallic finishes, often with gold gilding or lacquer. It was designed to evoke wealth and modernity, not subdued minimalism, which is why a little art deco can go a long way in your frames at home. 

7 Ways to Bring Art Deco Style to Your Framing 

1.Choose Gold or Metallic Picture Frames 

Gold is always a shortcut to glamour and the most classic choice for art deco.

Our gold picture frames collection features both glossy and antiqued looks to make that choice easy.

Some gold finishes to consider: An ornate gold frame has a high level of formality and richness, while a beaded edges design takes a more detailed yet still slightly restrained route. 

2. Favor Symmetry Over Scatter 

This style can't handle chaos as well as some others. A centered pair of frames or a symmetrical gallery wall layout will get that style 100%, while a haphazard arrangement will fall flat.

Here's our gallery wall layout guide to find a balanced template to follow. 

3. Use Black Mats With Gold Frames 

Black mats create some of the ultimate contrast and statement wall accents at the same time - and when paired with gold and a smooth finish, they'll have your room feeling very Art Deco (and very stylish). 

4. Select Geometric or Sunburst Illustrations 

The motifs, not the style, will give away the theme here.

Geometric prints, especially with a sunburst shape to them, can be a part of many contemporary artworks or illustrations but are instantly recognizable as Art Deco.

Check out this Pinterest collection for style ideas. 

5. Invest in One Oversized Statement Piece 

Sometimes one large framing makes more of an impact than 10 small ones. You can look at some large picture frames ideas for choosing a wall display that is scaled for one larger artwork.

6. Match Mirror and Art Frames in the Same Finish 

Creating wall cohesion by pairing a mirror with the same gold or metallic finish in your picture frames can create a whole-wall look that is rich and glamorous.

7. Keep Everything Deep and Rich 

Rather than bright, pastel colors, use rich hues like emerald, navy, or burgundy for your artwork. Bright pops of color are better left to smaller accessories. Bring the Glamour to Your Home No Art Deco lives at the addresses where flappers and modernists once danced, it's just a matter of bringing the right look to your frames and your wall.

Are you ready to get started?

Browse our gold picture frames and custom framing options, or send us a message and let us help you achieve this look!