Featured Mosaics: Streamline<\/a>, Moderne Deco<\/a>, Skyline<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
Photo by Jonathan Pease on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n
Commonly observed in visual arts, architecture and design, art deco first became popular around World War 1 in France. Then, it was the epitome of luxury, glamour and\u00a0beautiful craftsmanship. Today, this timeless style still reflects these same aspirational qualities largely defined by five major design elements: geometric shapes, black and white, polished metal, mirrors and shine. Incorporating these elements into a design infuses a space with old-world elegance and allure.<\/p>\n
Select tiles from one or more of the below categories, and you will have more than enough inspiration for a Gilded Glamour space of which the Great Gatsby would be envious. Use our recommended products or employ these design elements to create a unique look of your own.<\/p>\n
Geometric Shapes<\/strong><\/p>\n
Geometric shapes<\/a> are defined by simple lines, curves or outlines. The versatility of these interesting shapes makes it easy to customize a look anywhere along the spectrum from subtle to bold. To achieve the Gilded Glamour look, use geometric shapes alongside another art deco design element, like black and white or touches of gold, to highlight the lines. Even with all three art deco design elements in the image below, the overall appearance is elegant and clean. Squares, diamonds, hexagons and any geometric mosaic tiles are a good place to start.<\/p>\n
Featured: Corbusier Mosaic<\/p><\/div>\n
Black and White<\/strong><\/p>\n
Tiling in black and white<\/a>\u00a0creates contrast, highlights shapes and lends vintage appeal to a design. Avoid too many bold elements competing in a space with a simple black-and-white base that provides simplicity. A black-and-white mosaic, a bold mix of black and white tiles or an all-over wall or floor in either hue are a few options that create varying degrees of boldness in your look. Black and white get an extra jolt of glamour when they\u2019re in a reflective material or mixed with metal.<\/p>\n
Featured: Monroe Marquina Mosaic<\/a>, Hampton Engraved<\/a>, Noir Travertine Collection<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
Polished Metal<\/strong><\/p>\n
Featured: Tempesta Neve Marble Mosaic<\/a>, Bulevar White<\/a>, Tempesta Neve Somerset<\/a>, Tempesta Neve Barnes<\/a>, Tempesta Neve Amalfi Mosaic<\/a>, Bianco Carrara Curb<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
Featured: Bulevar White<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
Featured: Dural Metal Profiles, Ashford Carrara<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
Featured: Camilla w\/ Mirror<\/a>, Antique Mirror Bevel<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n
Featured: Camilla w\/ Gold Antique Mirror Mosaic<\/a>, Gold Antique Mirror Bevel<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n
Inspired by a modern take on art deco, The Tile Shop’s design manager, Kirsty,<\/a> envisioned an elegant bathroom with touches of gold and lots of rich marble. Since it’s impossible to create a display with every tile we carry, she used this inspiration to design a visual that would spark ideas for our customers. It turned out so beautifully that, before long, this design dream became a reality.<\/p>\n
An artist’s interpretation of our Gilded Glamour bathroom.<\/p><\/div>\n
This stunning design has everything we love about art deco in a softer, more modern style. The ornamental opulence of Gilded Glamour is visible in the touches of soft brushed gold and the art deco mosaic, which was inspired by a traditional motif. The floating vanity, light fixtures and cool-grey marble modernize the style. The sleek, rounded corners of the mirror mimic the shape of the mosaic and the gold accents coordinate throughout, effectively creating a cohesive look. Layered trims<\/a> accent the Moderne Deco<\/a> mosaic on the framed shower wall and in the functional recessed shelf, creating another luxurious detail.<\/p>\n
Featured: Moderne Deco<\/a>, Verona Blanco<\/a>, Roman Silver<\/p><\/div>\n
From an idea to an artist rendering to a real-life installation, the evolution of this idea is dazzling.<\/p><\/div>\n
Ready to add some modern Gatsby glamour to your space? Schedule a design consultation<\/a> or stop into your closest store<\/a> to get inspired and start your project today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"