23 Art Deco-Inspired Bathrooms to Glam Up Your Life (2024)

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Classic 20th-century Art Deco style has returned in recent years with a 21st century roar, inspiring today’s interior designers and home decorators to find ways to incorporate the era’s signature design elements into modern spaces. An Art Deco bathroom that includes glamorous finishes like geometric tile, elegant materials like marble, bold colors and patterns, or metallic accents such as chrome is an excellent place to start. For inspiration, check out these stylish Art Deco-inspired bathrooms for ideas on how to glam up your space.

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  Mix With Art Nouveau

  

  Here is a pitch-perfect example of an Art Deco-inspired bathroom. Interior designer Zoe Feldman used black and white wall tiles in a layout inspired by the Paris Métro during the Art Nouveau period to set the stylish 1920s theme. The double console sink with a marble topper and polished chrome legs enhances the bathroom's Deco vibe. The marble flooring here is a modern take on a classic repeating Deco pattern. Finishing off the room's Art Nouveau appeal are the two modernist globe sconces with oil rubbed bases that are reminiscent of 1930s Parisian street lighting.

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  Hang Deco Wallpaper

  

  Classic Art Deco spaces combine luxurious materials and patterns, as shown in this bathroom by interior designer Ken Fulk.On the walls is a unique tortoiseshell wallcovering by Casart Coverings. The sink is black-and-white marble. The brass knobs and faucets add another layer of visual decadence. These kinds of interiors are known for their striking chandeliers in bold, geometric shapes, and the minimalist ceiling fixture here pays homage to period lighting.

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  Use Classic Deco Fixtures

  

  Tiny bathrooms and small powder rooms are excellent places to have fun with an Art Deco theme as this pint-sized space by Krishelle Hicks, owner of Legacy Bath & Kitchen, demonstrates. Here a fierce, black patterned wallpaper sets the tone. Metallic fixtures in gold or chrome, as shown, speak to the opulence of the Roaring '20s. Take a good look at the mirror and sink—geometric shapes with mostly sharp and occasional soft angles are hallmarks of the period. The classic basket weave floor tile made of marble is a timeless feature that is 100% Art Deco. When it comes to lighting, there are a variety of stylish options. The wall sconces with classic chrome detailing true to the 1920s are the finishing touch in this space.

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  Pair Pink and Black

  

  The classic pink and black bathroom got its start during the Art Deco period. The Red Egg Design Group preserved the original tile in this time capsule example. The modest chrome sink fixtures and patterned wallpaper are both in step with the period. A show-stopping mirror is a must in any Art Deco-inspired space. Here a pink marble beauty gets the job done.

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  Mix Brass and Marble

  

  If you had to pick two different types of materials to anchor your Art Deco bathroom, you couldn't go wrong with brass and marble. The interior design team at Park and Oak installed several 1930s-inspired features made of the materials to complete the Art Nouveau look. Most notable is the marble pedestal sink with brass legs and fixtures. The modernist sconces next to the wood mirror evoke the period. Note the gray marble floor—the pattern is a contemporary take on geometric Art Deco flooring.

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  Incorporate Stained Glass

  

  A pair of Art Nouveau stained glass windows are the crowning jewels in this Art Deco-inspired bathroom by Black Lacquer Design. An antique replica wood vanity provides much-needed storage space while enhancing the room's luxurious appeal. A simple round mirror has a practical purpose without stealing attention from the eye-catching windows.The glazed subway tub and shower surround adds another layer of 1930s charm. Lastly, notice the bathroom's color scheme. The dusty pink walls, pops of gold and teal, plus the rich wood tones are all classic Deco hues.

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  Mix Bold Color and Pattern

  

  Laquita Tate Interior Styling & Designs hung Art Deco-inspired leopard wallpaper from Milton & King in this Memphis, TN bathroom. The oversized pattern and emerald green accents in the wallpaper design inspired by a vintage Valentino print evokes the glamour and use of bold color prevalent in the Art Deco period.

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  Add Scalloped Edges

  

  This Art Deco-inspired bathroom from French interior designer Dorothee Meilichzon at the Hotel Henrietta in London has blush pink walls, globe sconces, arched mirrors, and a scallop-edged marble backsplash that evoke one of the era's signature motifs.
  

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  Lay Cubist Floor Tile

  

  Jessica Nelson Design channeled Art Deco style in a modern bathroom with cubist floor tile. Brass accents and a marble sink vanity elevate the look.

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  Add Deco Details

  

  In this London Victorian home bathroom renovation from Emilie Fournet Interiors, a vintage coat and hat rack in a style popular during the Art Deco period is repurposed for hanging and storing towels.
  

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  Hang Geometric Wallpaper

  

  Adding a single Art Deco element to a modern bathroom is a subtle way to channel Art Deco style. This simple bathroom design from Leclair Decor includes blue-and-white wallpaper in a geometric pattern that is a nod to the era. Silver accents and white walls make it feel timeless.

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  Use Triangles and Diamonds

  

  A clawfoot tub and geometric floor and wall tile pays homage to the the Art Deco penchant for triangular and diamond shapes in this bathroom from interior designer Dorothee Meilichzon.

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  Create a Marbled Effect

  

  Marble was widely used during the Art Deco period, but you can also install marble wallpaper in a bathroom to create the effect of a luxurious slab of marble at a lower price point, like this vintage-style bathroom from Brexton Cole Interiors.

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  Mix Penny and Subway Tiles

  

  Penny and subway tiles are fixtures in the modern farmhouse and industrial-style bathrooms of today, but they were just as popular 100 years ago during the era of Art Deco. Erin Williamson Design mixed penny tile floors with subway tile in the shower in this Austin, TX, bungalow. A vintage radiator cover, pedestal sink, and chrome accents make the space feel timeless.

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  Modernize With Coastal Colors

  

  This coastal bathroom from Britt Design Studio might not scream Art Deco at first glance. But a closer look reveals that many elements of this bright modern space have roots in signature elements of the Art Deco period, from the geometric wall tile to the curvy mirror, and scalloped detailing on the sink vanity.
  

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  Try Chrome Accents

  

  This variation of an Art Deco-inspired bathroom from French interior designer Dorothee Meilichzon is rendered in black, white, and gray for a graphic feel, with chrome accents that echo the use of this material during the early 20th century.

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  Neutralize It

  

  In this small powder room from Desiree Burns Interiors, Deco-inspired wallpaper adds pattern and interest but the overall neutral gray-and-white color scheme keeps it feeling soft and modern. Brass accents and a double globe wall sconce add warmth.

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  Soften It Up

  

  Mary Patton Design used soft gray wallpaper decorated with dainty painted lily pads and swans in this bathroom, balancing the sweetness of the wallpaper with a marble sink vanity, a multi-cut mirror, vintage lighting, and silver toned hardware that recalls the cool chrome finishes that define the Art Deco era.

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  Cover the Walls in Leopard

  

  Leopard print was the height of fashion in the 1920s and '30s. This powder room from Erin Williamson Design mixes leopard print wallpaper with an asymmetrical midcentury modern mirror, and a vintage pendant light to give it some throwback glam.

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  Mix Tile Patterns

  

  Tyler Karu Design + Interiors mixed white subway tile with geometric black-and-white hexagon mosaic tile inserts that add a sense of history to the modern shower.
  

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  Go For Opulence

  

  The Art Deco period was in part marked by opulence and extravagance, and this modern day bathroom from Kendall Wilkinson Design channels some of that shiny spirit with marble-clad walls, chrome finishes, and modern glass counters and etched double sinks.

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  Hang an Art Deco Mirror

  

  A wall mirror with a classic Art Deco silhouette and a full wall of bold blue wall tile energizes this London flat bathroom from Emilie Fournet Interiors.

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  Refine the Details

  

  This French bathroom from Neva Interior Design has a graphic chrome towel rack and matching sculptural wall heater that channel Art Deco vibes while feeling utterly modern.