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September 13, 2026

A History of the Cocktail Cabinet: 1920s Glamour to the Modern Drinks Trolley

The cocktail cabinet was invented to stage a ritual, and Furniture in Fashion traces how that staging changed as British homes did. The piece is defined by its interior rather than its exterior: a mirrored, lit compartment with fitted glass racks and a serving shelf, revealed rather than merely opened. Art Deco cabinetmaking supplied the visual language of veneer, lacquer, chrome and stepped geometry, and mirrored backs were functional, multiplying the light from a small interior lamp. The report follows the form as it merged into the mid century sideboard and then gave ground to the wheeled trolley, which suited open plan rooms where service has to travel to the guests. It compares tall cabinets, sideboard compartments, glazed display units, trolleys and bar height tables by footprint and use, and sets out the four details that decide whether a drinks cabinet is used or merely admired: bottle height clearance, a working surface, glass support and interior light....

September 5, 2026

How Long Does the Art Deco Trend Last? UK Trend Lifecycle Data

Furniture in Fashion reports that Art Deco is a recurring style rather than a conventional trend, having returned repeatedly since the interwar period, which makes the question of when it ends the wrong one to ask. Our analysis separates the two things sold under the Deco name. Structural elements, fluting, curved fronts, stepped profiles and brass detailing, survive every revival and have already detached into general design language. Literal motifs, sunbursts, fan inlays and heavy geometric contrast, date quickly because they read as signals. The report examines how Deco proportions suit cellular UK period housing but struggle in open plan layouts, where the style loses the symmetry and axis it depends on, and where deeper Deco casework eats walkway space in reception rooms under 3.5m wide. A materials table sets out how mirrored glass, gloss lacquer, brass, marble, fluted veneer and velvet behave in everyday households....

September 3, 2026

The Price of Art Deco: What UK Shoppers Pay in 2026

Art Deco is a style where cost concentrates in surfaces and edges rather than scale, according to analysis published by Furniture in Fashion. The report declines to state prices on the grounds that no verifiable UK dataset records furniture pricing by design style, and instead explains the construction decisions that separate a convincing Deco piece from an unconvincing one. Fluting is identified as the most cost sensitive detail, since it can be machined into timber, pressed as veneer into a profile, or merely wrapped in printed foil, with the difference visible at top edges and corner returns. Curved carcasses cost more than flat ones because forming is a manufacturing stage rather than a finishing one, and applied curved trim on a square carcass rarely convinces. The analysis also covers solid against plated brass at wear points, velvet pile density as the determinant of how upholstery ages, and unsealed mirror edges as a slow failure that appears only years after purchase....

September 2, 2026

The Art Deco Colour Report: Britain’s Shade Preferences

Furniture in Fashion reports that art deco in British homes has become a colour language before a furniture style, and that the palette has softened notably on its way into UK interiors. Our analysis finds the jewel tones intact, emerald, deep teal, navy, burgundy and ochre, while the lacquered black grounds of the original period have receded to line and edge detail and chrome has largely given way to warm brass. The reason is architectural rather than fashionable: British rooms lack the ceiling height, wall runs and symmetry the historical style assumed, so saturated colour concentrates on one or two upholstered pieces against warm neutral walls. The report explains why velvet is central to the palette, how veined marble supplies pattern without adding colour, why warm rather than cool lighting determines whether the scheme works, and how to build local symmetry in irregular UK rooms....

July 16, 2026

How to Create an Art Deco Interior in a UK Home With Furniture

Art Deco offers a way to bring real glamour into a British home without a full renovation, because so much of its impact comes from the furniture. This guide explains the building blocks of the style, from bold geometry and rich jewel colours to the mirrored, marble and metallic surfaces that give it shine. We look at how to choose a statement velvet seat, add reflective glass tables, introduce dramatic storage and use layered lighting to create that quietly theatrical mood. Throughout, the emphasis is on restraint and symmetry, so the room feels elegant rather than like a costume. There is practical advice for keeping the look liveable in smaller UK rooms, along with guidance on colour, pattern and styling. Whether you want a full transformation or a few confident touches, you will find approachable steps to build a polished Art Deco interior, plus a short FAQ answering common questions....

June 3, 2026

How to Create an Art Deco Inspired Interior in a UK Period Property

Art Deco still feels right at home in older British houses, where high ceilings, deep skirting and generous bay windows give the style room to breathe. This guide shows how to bring the look to a Victorian or Edwardian property without losing the comfort and calm of everyday living. We cover how to read the geometric language of the era, let original period features lead the scheme, and build a palette of deep saturated tones softened by warm neutrals. You will find practical advice on choosing furniture with presence, using mirrors and layered lighting to play with reflection, and adding a sociable drinks station as a finishing flourish. The aim throughout is balance, with a few confident gestures set against quiet surfaces so the architecture can shine. A short set of questions at the end answers the most common worries about scale, mixing pieces and keeping the result liveable....

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