Art Deco Style: The Other American Revolution
Spanning from 1925 to 1939, the art deco tradition permeated American culture. Art Deco style influenced the designs of
everything from fine art and architecture to fashion and advertising, essentially coming to define the American lifestyle.
Art Deco translated the abstract into the physical, capturing the essence of America's pulse, identity, and spirit. Through
its applications, the ordinary became the extraordinary, and everything was an example of artistic design.
One characteristic of the art deco design tradition is in the transcendence of the ordinary to a level of modern art. We apply
this concept to the Art Deco Molding Collection. Our art deco moldings are not your average molding. The moldings in this
collection are meant to serve a purpose: they are instrumental elements of design meant to elevate the look and feel of your
home. The moldings are also decorative; our art deco moldings are accents, gracefully offsetting other key design elements
showcased in your decor. The perfect combination of form and function, our art deco moldings preserve the values of the
tradition they are inspired from.
Each of our art deco moldings features a design consistent with the application of art deco principles. Multifaceted and eclectic,
the art deco style blends with and complements a range of decors. Art Deco style is a style of contradictions, uniting the
traditional with the contemporary. In a celebration of extremes, the natural and synthetic, and the symmetrical and the abstract
redefine the concept of balance.
Bringing Art Deco into Your Home
Pre-primed for your convenience, our art deco moldings are ready to accept the paint treatment of your choice. Whether your
preferred palette is bold and vibrant, or neutral and monochromatic, you will find that our art deco moldings enrich the look
of your decor.
Highly versatile, our art deco moldings are visually striking, yet subdued enough to be used throughout your home. Art deco
design philosophy maintains that the juxtaposition of contrasting elements results in a counterbalance that is pleasing to the
eye. Customize your home by creating your own examples of art deco style: combine our art deco crown moldings and art deco
baseboard moldings with chair rail moldings or frieze moldings in a contrasting style. Your design will be one of visual impact;
by adding a dimension of depth, you will further develop the look and feel of your home.
Our art deco moldings are sold individually, each piece measures 6'6" long. Constructed from either high density polyurethane or
high definition polymer system (HDPS), all of our art deco moldings are produced with the highest quality standards. Featuring
exceptional durability and ease of installation, our art deco moldings are designed to withstand even the most highly trafficked,
commercial environments.
Art Deco is perhaps one of the most widely recognized forms of architecture amongst Americans. Art Deco is a style that connotes luxury, glamour, wealth, and a certain retro look that, oddly enough, still seems modern today. Upon inspection of the moldings
featured in this Art Deco Collection, it is clear that the clean lines, bold geometry, and smooth streamlining of the style
heavily influenced the design of these moldings.
What Can Art Deco Do For Your Interior?
"Once installed," explains the designer, "the molding give the room a classic, modern look that is the virtual framework of
the room's atmosphere. The moldings from this collection are unsurpassed in versatility; they coordinate with just about any
personal style of decorating a client may have."
Closer inspection reveals that the various styles and types of molding available imply an extensive range of options for the
homeowner. Crown moldings, baseboard moldings, and even a cove molding in accurate Art Deco styles are designs meant to be mixed
and matched with each other, or with other more traditional styles of molding such as carved moldings, friezes, and even ceiling
medallions.
"The design options are endless" she gushes. "Truly, a client can customize a look for her home that is truly unique. And the
finished look is a polished, well put-together home. Art Deco was originally intended to convey a posh, luxurious lifestyle.
And with these moldings, and our clients' personal visions, the spirit of that time is expressed through the finished project.
The completed look is one of timeless elegance, good taste, and eclectic design. And after all, your home is just another outlet
in which you express your individuality" And then gleefully adds, "That's why these moldings are FUN!"
Curious about the Art Deco style? The luxurious and eclectic Art Deco Molding Collection may be viewed through the website, in
addition to product details and further information regarding finishing, installation, and coordination. InvitingHome.com
encourages the informed consumer to bookmark their webpage, and use as a resource the expertise offered by their design
professionals.
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