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Art Deco Show Home
This project was carried out in my first year of University. It required me to select two contrasting fashion designers collections to base my two show home interior design proposals on, in collaboration with Linden Homes, designing specifically for their Finchman property. The space I redesigned was the downstairs of the home which consisted of an open plan kitchen, dining, lounge and office.
These designs were based on the Gucci Spring/ Summer 2012 collection which was influenced by the Art Deco period of the 1920’s. Inspired by architectural shapes, in particular the New York skyscrapers built in the 1920’s. The colour palette features white, black, bronze, and gold, with accents of emerald green and burnt orange. An interesting mix of patterns, from angular geometric, abstract or stripes, to more organic animal prints. Black and gold cocktail dresses resemble the flapper style of the 1920’s. Fringing was used to add interest and movement to straight silhouetted knee length dresses. Lots of flowing fabric on the bottoms of dresses. Elements of laser cut leather to imitate fringing on dresses. Trousers are high waisted with front pleats to add shape, some have a single stripe down the side of the leg. Jackets were short and boxy. Trousers and jackets are tailored in a more classic and structured fit to contrast the flowing forms of the dresses. Feathers add to the Art Deco feel of the collection. Blouses made from plain black or patterned sheer, light, flowing materials add movement and femininity to the collection.
The Art Deco theme was represented in my design through my bespoke geometric surface patterns (click on the surface patterns button to view more) and extravagant lighting features.
Visualisations
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Research
Client Lifestyle Board
Creating a client lifestyle board allows me to analyse the needs of the client. What do they require in the space? How should it function? What is more and less important to them, and how can I make their lives easier by using clever design within the space? The clients that I was designing this living and dining space for were a young professional couple, who enjoyed entertaining and cooking, so I ensured that my design allows for them to host comfortably and easily interact with their guests from the kitchen by using an open floor plan. I also managed to create a office space which allows them to comfortably work from home when required.
Client Aesthetic Board
The client aesthetic board allows me to understand the likes and dislikes of the customers to ensure the space is one they feel comfortable in. In the Art Deco scheme I incorporated marble textures, gold accents, a formal dining space, velvet fabrics and a bold wallpaper to adhere to the clients likes.
Gucci Spring/Summer 2012 Collection
My design was based around the GUCCI Spring/Summer collection of 2012. I was drawn to this collection because of the Art Deco influences that the designers incorporated into the pieces. I like that it is the opposite of the Elie Saab collection which influenced my Aquatic design. I particularly liked the sophisticated colour palette made up of gold, green and burnt orange as well as the geometric and animal inspired patterns.
Art Deco Concept Board
This is a collection of key elements from the Gucci collection such as the textures and patterns combining them with influential sources such as the empire state building which greatly inspired the Gucci collection and therefore, I wanted to carry this through into my own work. I used it to pinpoint the look and feel I wanted to create in the space to ensure I was accurately representing the Gucci collection. I found this board particularly helpful when creating surface designs for this space as its primary focus are colours and textures.
Art Deco Mood Board
Here are some images I collated to help me get a feel for what the space could incorporate and what elements would help create the Art Deco scheme I was aiming to achieve. I wanted to create a scheme that felt luxurious through the use of gold accents, marble materials and accent lighting. I focused on adding a feature wallpaper in a geometric pattern to reflect the Art Deco influence. I liked the use of sleep kitchen cabinets and high end countertops. This helped me throughout the designing process as I referred back to it on multiple occasions to keep me on track and ensure I work towards creating my desired vision for the space.
Client Lifestyle Board
Creating a client lifestyle board allows me to analyse the needs of the client. What do they require in the space? How should it function? What is more and less important to them, and how can I make their lives easier by using clever design within the space? The clients that I was designing this living and dining space for were a young professional couple, who enjoyed entertaining and cooking, so I ensured that my design allows for them to host comfortably and easily interact with their guests from the kitchen by using an open floor plan. I also managed to create a office space which allows them to comfortably work from home when required.
Client Aesthetic Board
The client aesthetic board allows me to understand the likes and dislikes of the customers to ensure the space is one they feel comfortable in. In the Art Deco scheme I incorporated marble textures, gold accents, a formal dining space, velvet fabrics and a bold wallpaper to adhere to the clients likes.
Gucci Spring/Summer 2012 Collection
My design was based around the GUCCI Spring/Summer collection of 2012. I was drawn to this collection because of the Art Deco influences that the designers incorporated into the pieces. I like that it is the opposite of the Elie Saab collection which influenced my Aquatic design. I particularly liked the sophisticated colour palette made up of gold, green and burnt orange as well as the geometric and animal inspired patterns.
Art Deco Concept Board
This is a collection of key elements from the Gucci collection such as the textures and patterns combining them with influential sources such as the empire state building which greatly inspired the Gucci collection and therefore, I wanted to carry this through into my own work. I used it to pinpoint the look and feel I wanted to create in the space to ensure I was accurately representing the Gucci collection. I found this board particularly helpful when creating surface designs for this space as its primary focus are colours and textures.
Art Deco Mood Board
Here are some images I collated to help me get a feel for what the space could incorporate and what elements would help create the Art Deco scheme I was aiming to achieve. I wanted to create a scheme that felt luxurious through the use of gold accents, marble materials and accent lighting. I focused on adding a feature wallpaper in a geometric pattern to reflect the Art Deco influence. I liked the use of sleep kitchen cabinets and high end countertops. This helped me throughout the designing process as I referred back to it on multiple occasions to keep me on track and ensure I work towards creating my desired vision for the space.
Client Lifestyle Board
Creating a client lifestyle board allows me to analyse the needs of the client. What do they require in the space? How should it function? What is more and less important to them, and how can I make their lives easier by using clever design within the space? The clients that I was designing this living and dining space for were a young professional couple, who enjoyed entertaining and cooking, so I ensured that my design allows for them to host comfortably and easily interact with their guests from the kitchen by using an open floor plan. I also managed to create a office space which allows them to comfortably work from home when required.
Client Aesthetic Board
The client aesthetic board allows me to understand the likes and dislikes of the customers to ensure the space is one they feel comfortable in. In the Art Deco scheme I incorporated marble textures, gold accents, a formal dining space, velvet fabrics and a bold wallpaper to adhere to the clients likes.
Gucci Spring/Summer 2012 Collection
My design was based around the GUCCI Spring/Summer collection of 2012. I was drawn to this collection because of the Art Deco influences that the designers incorporated into the pieces. I like that it is the opposite of the Elie Saab collection which influenced my Aquatic design. I particularly liked the sophisticated colour palette made up of gold, green and burnt orange as well as the geometric and animal inspired patterns.
Art Deco Concept Board
This is a collection of key elements from the Gucci collection such as the textures and patterns combining them with influential sources such as the empire state building which greatly inspired the Gucci collection and therefore, I wanted to carry this through into my own work. I used it to pinpoint the look and feel I wanted to create in the space to ensure I was accurately representing the Gucci collection. I found this board particularly helpful when creating surface designs for this space as its primary focus are colours and textures.
Art Deco Mood Board
Here are some images I collated to help me get a feel for what the space could incorporate and what elements would help create the Art Deco scheme I was aiming to achieve. I wanted to create a scheme that felt luxurious through the use of gold accents, marble materials and accent lighting. I focused on adding a feature wallpaper in a geometric pattern to reflect the Art Deco influence. I liked the use of sleep kitchen cabinets and high end countertops. This helped me throughout the designing process as I referred back to it on multiple occasions to keep me on track and ensure I work towards creating my desired vision for the space.
Client Lifestyle Board
Creating a client lifestyle board allows me to analyse the needs of the client. What do they require in the space? How should it function? What is more and less important to them, and how can I make their lives easier by using clever design within the space? The clients that I was designing this living and dining space for were a young professional couple, who enjoyed entertaining and cooking, so I ensured that my design allows for them to host comfortably and easily interact with their guests from the kitchen by using an open floor plan. I also managed to create a office space which allows them to comfortably work from home when required.
Client Aesthetic Board
The client aesthetic board allows me to understand the likes and dislikes of the customers to ensure the space is one they feel comfortable in. In the Art Deco scheme I incorporated marble textures, gold accents, a formal dining space, velvet fabrics and a bold wallpaper to adhere to the clients likes.
Gucci Spring/Summer 2012 Collection
My design was based around the GUCCI Spring/Summer collection of 2012. I was drawn to this collection because of the Art Deco influences that the designers incorporated into the pieces. I like that it is the opposite of the Elie Saab collection which influenced my Aquatic design. I particularly liked the sophisticated colour palette made up of gold, green and burnt orange as well as the geometric and animal inspired patterns.
Art Deco Concept Board
This is a collection of key elements from the Gucci collection such as the textures and patterns combining them with influential sources such as the empire state building which greatly inspired the Gucci collection and therefore, I wanted to carry this through into my own work. I used it to pinpoint the look and feel I wanted to create in the space to ensure I was accurately representing the Gucci collection. I found this board particularly helpful when creating surface designs for this space as its primary focus are colours and textures.
Art Deco Mood Board
Here are some images I collated to help me get a feel for what the space could incorporate and what elements would help create the Art Deco scheme I was aiming to achieve. I wanted to create a scheme that felt luxurious through the use of gold accents, marble materials and accent lighting. I focused on adding a feature wallpaper in a geometric pattern to reflect the Art Deco influence. I liked the use of sleep kitchen cabinets and high end countertops. This helped me throughout the designing process as I referred back to it on multiple occasions to keep me on track and ensure I work towards creating my desired vision for the space.
Client Lifestyle Board
Creating a client lifestyle board allows me to analyse the needs of the client. What do they require in the space? How should it function? What is more and less important to them, and how can I make their lives easier by using clever design within the space? The clients that I was designing this living and dining space for were a young professional couple, who enjoyed entertaining and cooking, so I ensured that my design allows for them to host comfortably and easily interact with their guests from the kitchen by using an open floor plan. I also managed to create a office space which allows them to comfortably work from home when required.
Client Aesthetic Board
The client aesthetic board allows me to understand the likes and dislikes of the customers to ensure the space is one they feel comfortable in. In the Art Deco scheme I incorporated marble textures, gold accents, a formal dining space, velvet fabrics and a bold wallpaper to adhere to the clients likes.
Gucci Spring/Summer 2012 Collection
My design was based around the GUCCI Spring/Summer collection of 2012. I was drawn to this collection because of the Art Deco influences that the designers incorporated into the pieces. I like that it is the opposite of the Elie Saab collection which influenced my Aquatic design. I particularly liked the sophisticated colour palette made up of gold, green and burnt orange as well as the geometric and animal inspired patterns.
Art Deco Concept Board
This is a collection of key elements from the Gucci collection such as the textures and patterns combining them with influential sources such as the empire state building which greatly inspired the Gucci collection and therefore, I wanted to carry this through into my own work. I used it to pinpoint the look and feel I wanted to create in the space to ensure I was accurately representing the Gucci collection. I found this board particularly helpful when creating surface designs for this space as its primary focus are colours and textures.
Art Deco Mood Board
Here are some images I collated to help me get a feel for what the space could incorporate and what elements would help create the Art Deco scheme I was aiming to achieve. I wanted to create a scheme that felt luxurious through the use of gold accents, marble materials and accent lighting. I focused on adding a feature wallpaper in a geometric pattern to reflect the Art Deco influence. I liked the use of sleep kitchen cabinets and high end countertops. This helped me throughout the designing process as I referred back to it on multiple occasions to keep me on track and ensure I work towards creating my desired vision for the space.
Client Lifestyle Board
Creating a client lifestyle board allows me to analyse the needs of the client. What do they require in the space? How should it function? What is more and less important to them, and how can I make their lives easier by using clever design within the space? The clients that I was designing this living and dining space for were a young professional couple, who enjoyed entertaining and cooking, so I ensured that my design allows for them to host comfortably and easily interact with their guests from the kitchen by using an open floor plan. I also managed to create a office space which allows them to comfortably work from home when required.
Client Aesthetic Board
The client aesthetic board allows me to understand the likes and dislikes of the customers to ensure the space is one they feel comfortable in. In the Art Deco scheme I incorporated marble textures, gold accents, a formal dining space, velvet fabrics and a bold wallpaper to adhere to the clients likes.
Gucci Spring/Summer 2012 Collection
My design was based around the GUCCI Spring/Summer collection of 2012. I was drawn to this collection because of the Art Deco influences that the designers incorporated into the pieces. I like that it is the opposite of the Elie Saab collection which influenced my Aquatic design. I particularly liked the sophisticated colour palette made up of gold, green and burnt orange as well as the geometric and animal inspired patterns.
Art Deco Concept Board
This is a collection of key elements from the Gucci collection such as the textures and patterns combining them with influential sources such as the empire state building which greatly inspired the Gucci collection and therefore, I wanted to carry this through into my own work. I used it to pinpoint the look and feel I wanted to create in the space to ensure I was accurately representing the Gucci collection. I found this board particularly helpful when creating surface designs for this space as its primary focus are colours and textures.
Art Deco Mood Board
Here are some images I collated to help me get a feel for what the space could incorporate and what elements would help create the Art Deco scheme I was aiming to achieve. I wanted to create a scheme that felt luxurious through the use of gold accents, marble materials and accent lighting. I focused on adding a feature wallpaper in a geometric pattern to reflect the Art Deco influence. I liked the use of sleep kitchen cabinets and high end countertops. This helped me throughout the designing process as I referred back to it on multiple occasions to keep me on track and ensure I work towards creating my desired vision for the space.
Scroll to see the design and development process
Development
Art Deco Floor Plan 1
Art Deco Floor Plan 2
Art Deco Final Floor Plan
Art Deco Floor Plan 1
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Floor Plan Development
Scroll through this gallery to see the development and various furniture layout experiments.
Final Floor Plan Rendered
This is my final floor plan rendered using colouring pencils to show the various colours and textures used within the space.
Scroll to see the final presentation boards
Presentation
Product Board
This board shows all the furniture, accessories, soft furnishings and finishes that I planned to use within the space. I have also created little groups of furniture items to show how they would work together in different areas of the space.
Material Board
This board shows all materials to be used in the space including flooring, paint, fabrics and finishes such as tiles and counter tops. It also includes my own bespoke surface designs.
Floor Plan & Product Presentation Board
This presentation board shows a final rendered floor plan of the space created using Sketchup. The colour blocks down the side are my colour palette. I have also added images of the actual products used in the space to make it clear what each element is.
Lighting Presentation Board
This presentation board shows my reflective ceiling plan for the space this includes all of the lighting on the ceiling as well as floor lights, pendants and lamps within the space. I have also added images of the actual light fixtures to be used in the space to clearly show what they look like as it isn’t visible in the plan. The colour blocks down the side are my colour palette.
Kitchen & Dining Presentation Board
This presentation board shows two clear renders of the dining and kitchen space which I modelled using Sketchup and Rendered using Twilight, this gives an accurate representation of what the finished space would look like in real life. I have also added two image of the wall paint colour as this is a key material in the space. I also included images of the feature ceiling light and dining chairs to bring the board together.
Kitchen Presentation Board
This presentation board shows two clear renders of the kitchen which I modelled using Sketchup and Rendered using Twilight, this gives an accurate representation of what the finished space would look like in real life. I have also added an image of the cabinet paint colour as this is a key material in the space as well as the kitchen backslash which is my own tile design as this is a key feature. I also included images of the ceiling light and extractor fan to bring the board together. The colour blocks down the side are my colour palette.
Lounge Presentation Board
This presentation board shows two clear renders of the lounge area which I modelled using Sketchup and Rendered using Twilight, this gives an accurate representation of what the finished space would look like in real life. I have added images of two of the surface designs I have created for the space which are both key elements of the design as one is used as a feature wallpaper and the other is on the Roman blinds. I also included images of the coffee table and lighting features to be used in the space to bring the board together. The colour blocks down the side are my colour palette.
Hallway & Office Presentation Board
This presentation board shows two clear renders, one of the hallway and the other of the office area. The space was modelled using Sketchup and Rendered using Twilight, this gives an accurate representation of what the finished space would look like in real life. I have added an image of the flooring as this will be used across the entire open plan living kitchen and dining space since it is an important part of the design. As well as one of the surface designs I have created for the space which is for the Roman blinds. I also included images of key elements within the space such as the feature mirror, desk and table lamp to bring the board together. The colour blocks down the side are my colour palette.
Product Board
This board shows all the furniture, accessories, soft furnishings and finishes that I planned to use within the space. I have also created little groups of furniture items to show how they would work together in different areas of the space.
Material Board
This board shows all materials to be used in the space including flooring, paint, fabrics and finishes such as tiles and counter tops. It also includes my own bespoke surface designs.
Floor Plan & Product Presentation Board
This presentation board shows a final rendered floor plan of the space created using Sketchup. The colour blocks down the side are my colour palette. I have also added images of the actual products used in the space to make it clear what each element is.
Lighting Presentation Board
This presentation board shows my reflective ceiling plan for the space this includes all of the lighting on the ceiling as well as floor lights, pendants and lamps within the space. I have also added images of the actual light fixtures to be used in the space to clearly show what they look like as it isn’t visible in the plan. The colour blocks down the side are my colour palette.
Kitchen & Dining Presentation Board
This presentation board shows two clear renders of the dining and kitchen space which I modelled using Sketchup and Rendered using Twilight, this gives an accurate representation of what the finished space would look like in real life. I have also added two image of the wall paint colour as this is a key material in the space. I also included images of the feature ceiling light and dining chairs to bring the board together.
Kitchen Presentation Board
This presentation board shows two clear renders of the kitchen which I modelled using Sketchup and Rendered using Twilight, this gives an accurate representation of what the finished space would look like in real life. I have also added an image of the cabinet paint colour as this is a key material in the space as well as the kitchen backslash which is my own tile design as this is a key feature. I also included images of the ceiling light and extractor fan to bring the board together. The colour blocks down the side are my colour palette.
Lounge Presentation Board
This presentation board shows two clear renders of the lounge area which I modelled using Sketchup and Rendered using Twilight, this gives an accurate representation of what the finished space would look like in real life. I have added images of two of the surface designs I have created for the space which are both key elements of the design as one is used as a feature wallpaper and the other is on the Roman blinds. I also included images of the coffee table and lighting features to be used in the space to bring the board together. The colour blocks down the side are my colour palette.
Hallway & Office Presentation Board
This presentation board shows two clear renders, one of the hallway and the other of the office area. The space was modelled using Sketchup and Rendered using Twilight, this gives an accurate representation of what the finished space would look like in real life. I have added an image of the flooring as this will be used across the entire open plan living kitchen and dining space since it is an important part of the design. As well as one of the surface designs I have created for the space which is for the Roman blinds. I also included images of key elements within the space such as the feature mirror, desk and table lamp to bring the board together. The colour blocks down the side are my colour palette.
Product Board
This board shows all the furniture, accessories, soft furnishings and finishes that I planned to use within the space. I have also created little groups of furniture items to show how they would work together in different areas of the space.
Material Board
This board shows all materials to be used in the space including flooring, paint, fabrics and finishes such as tiles and counter tops. It also includes my own bespoke surface designs.
Floor Plan & Product Presentation Board
This presentation board shows a final rendered floor plan of the space created using Sketchup. The colour blocks down the side are my colour palette. I have also added images of the actual products used in the space to make it clear what each element is.
Lighting Presentation Board
This presentation board shows my reflective ceiling plan for the space this includes all of the lighting on the ceiling as well as floor lights, pendants and lamps within the space. I have also added images of the actual light fixtures to be used in the space to clearly show what they look like as it isn’t visible in the plan. The colour blocks down the side are my colour palette.
Kitchen & Dining Presentation Board
This presentation board shows two clear renders of the dining and kitchen space which I modelled using Sketchup and Rendered using Twilight, this gives an accurate representation of what the finished space would look like in real life. I have also added two image of the wall paint colour as this is a key material in the space. I also included images of the feature ceiling light and dining chairs to bring the board together.
Kitchen Presentation Board
This presentation board shows two clear renders of the kitchen which I modelled using Sketchup and Rendered using Twilight, this gives an accurate representation of what the finished space would look like in real life. I have also added an image of the cabinet paint colour as this is a key material in the space as well as the kitchen backslash which is my own tile design as this is a key feature. I also included images of the ceiling light and extractor fan to bring the board together. The colour blocks down the side are my colour palette.
Lounge Presentation Board
This presentation board shows two clear renders of the lounge area which I modelled using Sketchup and Rendered using Twilight, this gives an accurate representation of what the finished space would look like in real life. I have added images of two of the surface designs I have created for the space which are both key elements of the design as one is used as a feature wallpaper and the other is on the Roman blinds. I also included images of the coffee table and lighting features to be used in the space to bring the board together. The colour blocks down the side are my colour palette.
Hallway & Office Presentation Board
This presentation board shows two clear renders, one of the hallway and the other of the office area. The space was modelled using Sketchup and Rendered using Twilight, this gives an accurate representation of what the finished space would look like in real life. I have added an image of the flooring as this will be used across the entire open plan living kitchen and dining space since it is an important part of the design. As well as one of the surface designs I have created for the space which is for the Roman blinds. I also included images of key elements within the space such as the feature mirror, desk and table lamp to bring the board together. The colour blocks down the side are my colour palette.
Product Board
This board shows all the furniture, accessories, soft furnishings and finishes that I planned to use within the space. I have also created little groups of furniture items to show how they would work together in different areas of the space.
Material Board
This board shows all materials to be used in the space including flooring, paint, fabrics and finishes such as tiles and counter tops. It also includes my own bespoke surface designs.
Floor Plan & Product Presentation Board
This presentation board shows a final rendered floor plan of the space created using Sketchup. The colour blocks down the side are my colour palette. I have also added images of the actual products used in the space to make it clear what each element is.
Lighting Presentation Board
This presentation board shows my reflective ceiling plan for the space this includes all of the lighting on the ceiling as well as floor lights, pendants and lamps within the space. I have also added images of the actual light fixtures to be used in the space to clearly show what they look like as it isn’t visible in the plan. The colour blocks down the side are my colour palette.
Kitchen & Dining Presentation Board
This presentation board shows two clear renders of the dining and kitchen space which I modelled using Sketchup and Rendered using Twilight, this gives an accurate representation of what the finished space would look like in real life. I have also added two image of the wall paint colour as this is a key material in the space. I also included images of the feature ceiling light and dining chairs to bring the board together.
Kitchen Presentation Board
This presentation board shows two clear renders of the kitchen which I modelled using Sketchup and Rendered using Twilight, this gives an accurate representation of what the finished space would look like in real life. I have also added an image of the cabinet paint colour as this is a key material in the space as well as the kitchen backslash which is my own tile design as this is a key feature. I also included images of the ceiling light and extractor fan to bring the board together. The colour blocks down the side are my colour palette.
Lounge Presentation Board
This presentation board shows two clear renders of the lounge area which I modelled using Sketchup and Rendered using Twilight, this gives an accurate representation of what the finished space would look like in real life. I have added images of two of the surface designs I have created for the space which are both key elements of the design as one is used as a feature wallpaper and the other is on the Roman blinds. I also included images of the coffee table and lighting features to be used in the space to bring the board together. The colour blocks down the side are my colour palette.
Hallway & Office Presentation Board
This presentation board shows two clear renders, one of the hallway and the other of the office area. The space was modelled using Sketchup and Rendered using Twilight, this gives an accurate representation of what the finished space would look like in real life. I have added an image of the flooring as this will be used across the entire open plan living kitchen and dining space since it is an important part of the design. As well as one of the surface designs I have created for the space which is for the Roman blinds. I also included images of key elements within the space such as the feature mirror, desk and table lamp to bring the board together. The colour blocks down the side are my colour palette.
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