A name thankfully shortened from the 1925 French Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes, which introduced a new streamlined way of looking at architecture.


General description:

• One to two stories

• Stepped-back features

• Geometric and stylized details

• Flat roof

Exterior features to consider in Art Deco kitchen design:

• Irregular shape

• Geometric ornamentation

• Both horizontal and vertical banding

• Metal windows in various linear configurations

Recommended kitchen design elements:

Cabinet Doors Type: Full overlay Style: Flat slab Finish: Stain or paint Wood: Cherry or maple Countertops Laminate Granite  Flooring Linoleum Wood Architectural Details Banding