Art Deco & Colour
Combine smooth lines, geometric patterns, and rich paint colours to bring a touch of art deco design into any space.
Art Deco Paint Colours From Benjamin Moore
Let these six colours spark inspiration as you consider the vast visual bounty art deco has to offer.
The Ultimate Guide to Art Deco & Colour
Inspired by the glamour and opulence of art deco? Channel the spirit of this sleek design style with our art deco colour palette.
A bold green, cheery yellow, dusty rose, elegant navy and two beloved neutrals bring the drama and elegance of art deco style into your home.
Art Deco: Symmetrical Luxury
Symmetry is a prominent art deco design characteristic. This elegant bathroom offers graceful balance with the help of art deco-inspired sconces, an angular ebony sink, and a gracefully arched rounded mirror. Against walls in soft Pink Damask OC-72 with white-painted wainscoting, the design of this small space is streamlined and simple, yet delivers big impact.
Eye-catching high contrast always comes with the classic combination of black and white. Consider using black and white paint colour combinations on walls and trim to reflect the luxury and linearity of art deco style. Some of our favourite black and white hue pairings include:
Cool Whites with Black Hues:
Baby's Breath OC-62 paired with Raccoon Fur 2126-20
White Wisp OC-54 paired with Black Knight 2136-10
Warm Whites with Black Hues:
Swiss Coffee OC-45 paired with Onyx 2133-10
Linen White OC-146 paired with Dragon’s Breath 1547
Pink Damask OC-72
White Dove OC-17
Art Deco Design Style: Go Big With Small Details
Ready for some Great Gatsby vibes? If investing in exotic woods, beveled mirrors and lush leather furniture isn’t in your future, scale down your design approach — with a stroke of kitsch.
Whether it’s a bedazzled bust like the one seen here, or a bold poster of the 1925 Exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes Exposition Internationale Arts Decoratifs — from which the term “art deco” was born — use fun home accessories to celebrate art deco.
Here, the distinctive satin lustre of the cool gray-painted antique table — with a pop of colour on the inside drawer in berry red Sultan’s Palace 2081-20 — is framed beautifully against a white matte gallery-like backdrop in White Dove OC-17.
Glam & Glossy Painted Surfaces
Roaring ‘20s decadence means gold, steel, metallics, and other high-shine design elements. When it comes to paint colour on your walls, using high-gloss finishes effortlessly channels the jazz age.
Here, Carter Plum CW-355 creates sumptuous, attention-getting walls in an elegant powder room. ADVANCE Interior paint, which provides a furniture-like finish popular for cabinets, enhances the impact of satin-finished walls. Look for satin, semi-gloss, and high gloss on your next Benjamin Moore paint purchase to bring this look home. If deep plum is a bit too dramatic, consider Amethyst Sky 1447, Cinnamon Slate 2113-40, and Antique Rose 2173-40, from our art deco paint colour palette.
Carter Plum CW-355
Tranquil Blue 2051-50
The Modern Geometry of Art Deco
Bold, linear geometry is popular in a range of quintessential art deco patterns — think zigzag, chevron and trapezoids on fabrics, rugs and artwork. Innately modern, these geometric shapes lay the perfect foundation for creative use of paint colour.
Statement-making, art deco colours lean towards the rich and saturated. Inherently opulent paint colours like Winding Waterway 2063-10, Olympus Green 679 and Showtime 293 make a statement against zebra, checkerboard, and any other geometric pattern.
In this monochromatic sunroom, Tranquil Blue 2051-50 on both walls and trim in a soothing matte finish offers a dynamic complement to the chevron tile floors.
Deep, Dark Paint Colours
Deep dark browns and black hues on focal-point furnishings harken back to the popular inlaid hardwoods of ‘20s and ‘30s interior design. Masculine and sumptuous, these mahogany and ebony hues juxtapose beautifully with velvet, leather, and metallic sparkle.
This dramatic hallway, with its sculptural fan and sweeping staircase provides art deco energy at the cross-section of old Hollywood. If you love the look, check out the saturated hues on our page.
Other brown and black paint colours we love include Wenge AF-180, Bittersweet Chocolate 2114-10 and Space Black 2119-10. And consider Amazon Green 2136-30 and Hale Navy HC-154 for their striking colour depth.
Mink 2112-10
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If you need help in choosing your colour, come by any of our stores today to see all our colours on display. Our colour experts will also be glad to assist you in choosing the shade that truly suits your space. Also, you get to bring home complimentary swatches which are true to colour for your consideration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is art deco style?
Art Deco style is a sleek, streamlined design style that originated in the 1920s, and thrived through the late ‘30s. Bold lines, intricate geometric patterns, shiny metallic accents, and vertical symmetry are just a few of art deco’s hallmarks. These elements and more reverberated through the arts, architecture and furniture design of its time and continue to influence design choices today.
How do I add art deco style to my room?
Consider an opulent metallic mirror, a velvet throw festooned with bold geometric patterns, and paint colours from the Benjamin Moore art deco paint colour palette to breathe art deco style to your space.
How do I paint a room using art deco style?
If you are painting your room and want to tap into the dramatic power of art deco style, consider deeply saturated paint colours from the Benjamin Moore art deco paint colour palette like Amazon Green 2136-30 and Hale Navy HC-154. And for something a bit spritelier, consider Showtime 293 for a burst of golden charm. Use different paint finishes to elevate the drama of art deco, including satin and semi-gloss.
What defines art deco decorating style?
Art deco is a celebration of decorative arts. Extremely varied, art deco style encompasses geometrical and symmetrical lines; streamlined, sleek style; metallics; an affection for machine-made ornamentation; natural substances like ivory, jade and chrome. Benjamin Moore has a slate of paint colours to choose from and has six that make up our curated art deco paint colour palette.