How to convey beauty and elegance with the help of decorand the self-irony of the "Jazz Age"? Designer Elena Teplitskaya continues to share useful tips on decorating interiors in different styles. The designer began the part of her lecture on decorating space dedicated to Art Deco with a confident thesis: this style has never existed in Russia and cannot exist. This is explained primarily by historical events: during the period when the famous - albeit short - era of happiness reigned in the West, revolutions and terrible repressions took place in our country. The only place where you can see the so-called Russian Art Deco is some stations of the Moscow metro, since a lot of money was invested in its construction, and the architects took into account the fashion trends of that time. But all this does not cancel out the touching love of Russians for the Art Deco style. Cognac brown and glossy black, zebrano, crystal, glass and matte gold fit perfectly into both rich mansions and small apartments. By the way, this is another secret of Art Deco popularity: it is quite suitable for intimate interiors, so even 30 square meters can be harmoniously decorated in this style. Elena Teplitskaya, designer Famous Russian designer, creator of interiors and designer clothes. Known for her bold experiments with color and ability to find organic design solutions even in outrageous projects. Studied at the Moscow State Stroganov Academy of Art and Industry, then in Switzerland and the UK. Since 1999, she has headed the Teplitskaya Design studio. A regular participant in Moscow Fashion Week. Elena Teplitskaya's style is a special attitude to architecture, interior, clothing, art objects, based on inner harmony and the ability to accurately convey the mood. www.teplitskaya.ru Connection with the past So, what is an Art Deco interior? First of all, Elena recommends carefully selecting antiques or at least good copies of famous models, the originals of which are no longer realistic to get. Be sure to visit European antique markets, especially in Nice and London. In the latter, these are mainly Camden Market and Portobello. Beware of fakes! It is better not to go "on the surface", but go down, deep into the market, where there are small boutiques. In them you can find Wedgwood porcelain, English engravings in the Art Deco style, antique writing instruments and other unique things. Keep in mind that these are the boutiques that require action from you: go down, find, study, examine the goods. And it is even better not just to look at everything yourself, but also to talk to the owners and make it clear that they are not a random tourist. In this case, there is a chance to get something very rare.
Family history However, it is not onlyantiques. If you don’t have the opportunity to visit European antique shops, copies of famous prints of that time, reproductions and stylized photographs, such as portraits or retro photos with a sports theme (tennis, golf) will help to recreate the atmosphere of the era. It is important to frame such photos correctly: for Art Deco, a nice lacquered frame in black with silver inside and a gray passe-partout will do. Be sure to cover it with glass, because glass and reflections in general are integral attributes of the Art Deco style.
An important condition without which the interior will notwill become truly alive and will not sparkle with colors - history. Imagine: you bring home from Nice an antique golf club. But not just bring it, but fill it with a story: about how, digging through the ruins, you accidentally met a man with a moustache, similar to your grandfather; about how this grandfather had the same club, and that is why you bought it. And even if in fact the grandfather did not have a moustache and he never played golf, any thing - and any of us - always needs some kind of story.
Unfortunately, today on the territory of the formerIn the USSR, this continuity of objects between generations is rare, when something was passed down from great-grandfather to grandfather, from grandfather to father, and from father to son. We have very few such objects from great-grandfathers and great-grandmothers, since in the era of revolutions, repressions, and persecutions, things, people, and connections were lost. Most people today have almost nothing left from their ancestors, so even the most insignificant or fictitious story from the life of a family is very welcome in the Art Deco style.
Why is Art Deco so persistent in Russia?I would name three main reasons: firstly, it looks glamorous. Secondly, it is considered very fashionable. Thirdly, because of the charm of David Suchet, who starred in our beloved series "Poirot", and in general the aesthetics of the films of that time. ELENA TEPLITSKAYA, DESIGNER
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