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Art Deco vs Metallic Geometric Wallpaper: What's the Difference?

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Art Deco: Art Deco design, born in 1920s Paris, celebrates symmetry, fans, sunbursts and stepped forms. Metallic Geometric: Metallic geometrics use mica- and foil-effect inks to draw lattices, rings and frets that shimmer as the light moves across the wall. In practice: Deco fans and shells are superb in dining rooms and cloakrooms where a little drama goes a long way. Small spaces like cloakrooms and halls are made for a little glamour. Our range has 164 art deco and 40 metallic geometric designs.

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	Art Deco	Metallic Geometric
Designs in our range	164	40
Pattern repeats	53–53 cm	53–53 cm
Half-drop matched	78 of 164	21 of 40
Most common colours	Gold & Yellow, Dark & Moody, Green	Dark & Moody, Gold & Yellow, Grey
Most suggested rooms	Hallway, Dining Room, Living Room	Cloakroom, Hallway, Living Room
Styling	Combine with velvet, brass, smoked glass and curved furniture for a full Jazz Age mood.	Echo the metal in lamp bases, picture frames or door furniture for a tailored look.
From	£44.20/roll	£179.40/roll

About art deco

Art Deco design, born in 1920s Paris, celebrates symmetry, fans, sunbursts and stepped forms. It adds instant glamour, especially in metallic-look tones. Deco fans and shells are superb in dining rooms and cloakrooms where a little drama goes a long way.

About metallic geometric

Metallic geometrics use mica- and foil-effect inks to draw lattices, rings and frets that shimmer as the light moves across the wall. Small spaces like cloakrooms and halls are made for a little glamour.

Figures are counts from the Wallpaper Kingdom range today.

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