“ On the whole, this project has been spectacularly successful, we really love the new kitchen, bath and patio! ”
A.P., Bethesda, MD
Art Deco Style Architecture
Starting in 1925, art deco was a movement that influenced architecture, fashion, art, and furniture in the United States. From 1925 to 1940, art deco houses were embellished with hard-edged, low-relief designs; geometric shapes, like chevrons and ziggurats; and stylized floral and sunrise patterns.
If you’re remodeling your Maryland, Washington, DC, or Northern Virginia home and want to capture the art deco style, Wentworth is ready to help. Our unique collaboration between architects, designers, and craftsmen means we can create the home you deserve in the style you want. Update your home to meet your modern lifestyle without sacrificing the vintage look and style with Wentworth!
In classic art deco, architects often started with plain, blocky buildings and changed the façade to meet the style. The rectangular forms were arranged geometrically. Curved, ornamental elements were added to soften the shape and add interest. The designers created monolithic appearances with applied decorative motifs.
Art deco design was entirely modern. Unlike other movements based on a revivalist perspective, art deco designers and architects wanted to create something new and unseen.
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Materials
A key feature of art deco architecture is sleekness along with decorative embellishments. Builders achieved this look by using materials like:
- Stucco
- Concrete
- Smooth-faced stone
- Terra cotta
- Steel
- Aluminum
- Glass block
- Vitrolite (decorative opaque plate glass)
These materials helped achieve clean lines and modern appeal.
Roof
Windows
Entrance
Doorways presented an opportunity for designers to add to the art deco style. They were often embellished with reeding (a convex decoration) or fluting (a concave decoration). The doorways are sometimes surrounded by elaborate pilasters and pediments as well.
The designers’ aesthetic vision, project guidelines, and budget determined the extent and quality of the decorative motifs used in art deco entrances.
Wentworth has remodeled many DC-area homes, including bungalows. Visit our photo gallery to see some of our past work! Then, read up on more architecture terms and definitions to further your knowledge.
If you want to update your art deco home or create an art deco feel for your existing home, we’re here for you. We can incorporate your favorite elements into any room in your Washington, DC, home. Let us help you update your art deco home while maintaining its style and glory with our remodeling services, including:
Additions
Interior Configurations
Detailing
Design Services
Facade Enhancements
At Wentworth, we’re dedicated to the highest quality design and craftsmanship. We understand the need for Washington, DC, homeowners to have beautiful, aesthetically pleasing homes in a style that honors the rich history and embraces our modern lifestyle.
The expert team at Wentworth can help you do both. We will seamlessly highlight your home’s stunning art deco details while adding state-of-the-art comforts.
To schedule your consultation with Wentworth, contact us today!