If you’ve been online at all recently, you’ll be aware that Art Deco has made a comeback but not in the way you’d expect. Neo Deco, the lovechild of Art Deco, mid-century and contemporary design, is what everyone is craving. This is part of the wider trend of nostalgic styling. First, we saw a longing for 2016 but now we’re reaching further back with this trend.
A key aspect of Neo Deco is that it gets the right balance between Art Deco opulence and modern functionality. Every inch of the space needs to get this mix right, else it risks slipping into parody.
So how can this be achieved with floors, an often overlooked aspect of design? One way could be your floors. An expert in flooring shares their top tips.
How Wood Flooring Can Be Neo Deco
Darwyn Ker, Managing Director of Woodpecker Flooring, says: “Neo Deco interiors are all about confidence, craftsmanship and a sense of modern glamour, and wood flooring plays a crucial role in setting that tone. Visible grain, understated luxury and chevron styling all help anchor the space, add warmth and make the room feel truly considered.”
Despite the rise in mosaic tile images on mood boards, Darwyn recommends wooden floors for longevity and functionality. Wooden floors aren’t often thought about when the bold geometric patterns of Art Deco come to mind. However, they predate and inspire them. If you’ve been to Versailles, you’re aware of how striking yet subtle geometric shapes in wood can be.
Woodpecker Flooring’s products are 1920’s adjacent both in design and longevity. Sandringham (similar to the Versailles style) and Highgrove design panels are handcrafted to order. Each panel, made up of multiple sawn blocks and distinctive shapes, is assembled by hand. All Woodpecker Flooring’s engineered wood floors come with a 100-year guarantee.
Metallic accents to demarcate different patterns and edges is also another way to channel the 1920s spirit.
Darwyn adds: “Neo Deco interiors are all about confidence and contrast, so the flooring needs to anchor the space without competing with it. Well-chosen wood flooring creates a calm, structured base that allows the bold shapes, metallic accents and statement furniture of the Neo Deco movement to really shine.”
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