Black and white was the most popular color combination in the 1920s.
During the 1920s, the styles were lavish, chic and glamorous, and they reflected a style known as Art Deco. Art Deco is characterized by its use of patterns, such as the chevron pattern and the sunburst pattern, and its use of black and white. Art Deco furnishings were most often made out of aluminum, stainless steel, inlaid wood, chrome and Lucite. Because this particular aesthetic is timeless, the look is classic, easy to replicate and will never look dated or out of fashion. A few simple steps will give your bathroom an Art Deco face-lift.
Instructions
1. The checkerboard pattern is chic, sophisticated and very retro.
Install hexagonal or octagonal bathroom floor tiles in a black and white checkerboard-style pattern. Put up black and white patterned wallpaper, preferably in a vertical stripe pattern.
2. Install a white pedestal sink and toilet, preferably with and chrome fixtures. Avoid square corners, which don't suit the style.
3. Add a frosted-glass wall sconce above the sink and a medicine cabinet. Preferably, the medicine cabinet should also have rounded edges, but because this type can be difficult to find, it isn't essential.
4. Coordinate small details to pull the entire look together. Accessorize with a chrome or Lucite garbage can, towel rack, toilet-paper holder, toothbrush holder and soap dish. Whether you choose chrome or Lucite is up to you, and your accessories don't all have to match. Add a yellow bath mat and towels and a shower curtain of your choosing. The shower curtain should either be black and white, or it can be yellow--either will complete the look.
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