Categories / Architecture, Property

For sale: Six-bedroomed Nantmelyn art deco house in Llangawsai, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales

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Another art deco gem for sale, although this six-bedroomed Nantmelyn art deco house in Llangawsai, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales doesn't quite match up inside to that wonderful exterior.

According to the agent, the house was built in 1932, the work of local Architect G.T. Bassett, but part of the place isn't original, due to an extension that was added 'in recent years'. Although, to be fair, you wouldn't have guessed from looking at the photos.

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Categories / Architecture, Property

For sale: Five-bedroomed art deco house in Willaston, Wirral, Cheshire

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A great house from the outside, this five-bedroomed art deco house in Willaston, Wirral, Cheshire doesn't quite have the same wow factor inside. Although it does offer enough of a 'blank canvas' to put the period back in

Described as ‘architecturally significant’, the house was designed back in 1935 by local architect Hubert Thomas and can be found in the Cheshire volume of ‘Buildings of Britain’ by Sir Nikolaus Pevsner. So we're talking a house with some pedigree.

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Categories / Design and Interiors

John Lewis art deco-style Kenilworth armchair

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If you want to give your living room a 1930s twist, this John Lewis Kenilworth armchair.

Oozing art deco-style charm, the soft aniline leather armchair has those lovely sloping curves for the arms and back, offering both the looks and the comfort, finished off with those small wooden feet. All you need now is the house to go with it. You'll find a few of those here.

It's a 'special buy' at John Lewis, which means a reduced price for a limited time. That price is £699.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Beaded Flapper Dress from ASOS SALON

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When thinking of pre-war 20th century fashion, perhaps the most iconic trend in womenswear was flapper style, taking a daring new edge into the mainstream. With most high street interpretations leaning on often costumey fringed dresses, this Beaded Flapper Dress from ASOS SALON is miles ahead of the pack.

Taken from their vintage inspired SALON range, this twenties styled piece takes inspiration from Art Deco structure in the lines and shapes of both the beading pattern and dress cut. With a drop waist and loose fit to create the androgyny, the daring aspect of flapper style is taken care of by a cut out back and luxurious beading throughout.

It's available now from ASOS online for £180.

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Categories / Women's Fashion

Embellished Vest Dress from Miss Selfridge

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While seventies fashion is the order of the day for most of this Summer's high street designs, there's still plenty of alternative vintage influence available for those willing to do some digging. This Embellished Vest Dress from Miss Selfridge offers an unmistakeable flapper style that doesn't fall for the usual clichés.

The drop waisted, loose dress shape is ideal for creating that twenties and thirties androgynous silhouette. With a vest-sleeve to provide some daring flesh on show, the nude pink tone is an ideal base for the sparkling embellishment that takes art deco lines as its inspiration.

Get yours from Miss Selfridge now for £70.

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Categories / Architecture

For sale: Five-bedroomed 1930s art deco property in Bexleyheath, Kent

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If you like your art deco mixed with a touch of modern, you might be the ideal customer for this five-bedroomed 1930s art deco property in Bexleyheath, Kent.

Designed by an unnamed Indian architect in the 1930s, the house has undergone extensive modernisation in the last couple of years, although it has been kind to the original design. Expect porcelain flooring, oak doors, high quality bathroom fittings, LED lighting and a very modern kitchen, but with the shape very much respected and neat touches like vintage radiators installed, it’s still an art deco home at its heart.

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