If we are going to believe the prediction of experts, then we all should expect the resurgence of jazz-themed home decor in 2024. Looking into the crystal ball for the year 2024, home decor experts are foreseeing the return of jazz to our homes.
If you find jazz appealing and don’t want to be left behind, here are the top ideas from decor experts for embracing the trend.
Jazz and Its Rich History
If you are curious about where the jazz culture is coming from, then take a journey into the Jazz Age (the 1920s and 1930s). It was within these two decades that the black community invented a new type of music that was too alluring to resist.
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Jazz music also captured the mood of the prevailing events such as women’s suffrage and the Prohibition.
The Music of Freedom
Jazz music embodied the fight for freedom. From the women’s rights struggle to rebuilding after the First World War, the ban on alcohol, etc. It was a period of general moodiness and agitation.
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More importantly, it was the music that brought freedom to the people, rebellion against oppression, solace to the downtrodden, and joy to the hopeful.
Jazz is an Attitude
The jazz aesthetic goes beyond the music. Jazz is an attitude that incorporates other elements of society. Amongst its ingredients are the fashion, the dance styles, and the club life of the time.
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Having jazz-themed home decor will help you travel into the past and relive the experience of this famous jazz era. It will show you how it feels to be at the edge of social emancipation.
The Return
Why are jazz-themed home decor coming back to fashion? The answer is pretty simple. Just like in the fashion industry, people just tend to miss and fall in love with the old days.
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It is borne partly out of nostalgia and a need to find originality. People are also just curious to relive the experience of those who lived before us.
Moody and Rich Color Schemes
The jazz look has its peculiar color expressions. So, you must pay attention to the color culture while participating in the trend. The words to have at the back of your mind are “moody and rich.”
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Colors such as Blue, Velvet, Gray, Deep Red, Pale Marigold, Carrot Orange, and Minotaurus Brown will deliver the best results. Also bear in mind that jazz loves contrast such as orange and blue, blue and yellow.
Interior Designs Are Going Beyond the Usual
Jazz-themed designs are about breaking barriers and going out of the box. Every time a trend comes back full circle, it always experiences a sort of rebranding.
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So don’t be scared to do something beyond the ordinary. For instance, people are stepping out of the box by doing away with decor uniformity and matching interiors. That’s the essence of jazz.
The Speakeasies
One cannot talk about the 1920s and 1930s without mentioning the speakeasies. Speakeasies were places for secret discussions, soft sounds, and low-volume concerts. They had dimly lit stages and cozy but private corners.
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According to Sarah Storms, a renowned home decor stylist, the jazz decor must bring the speakeasy vibe. “The jazz aesthetic is a mix of Art Deco silhouettes and dark and moody color palettes, all with a speakeasy vibe,” she said.
The Speakeasy Vibe of Decor
First, let’s begin with the lighting. Your decor should include dim and colored lights. Look out for table lamps with bronze finishes and floor lamps with adjustable shades to create the stage light effect for a jazz performance.
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Then, your furniture should convey a mix of comfort and style. Velvet sofas are great. Armchairs are also very much welcome. If you can, go for throw pillows with drawings of musical notes.
Don’t Forget the Bar Cart
Accessories play a major role in enforcing themes like jazz. One accessory that’s top of the jazz list is the bar cart. Place a bar cart stocked with vintage decanters, glassware, and your favorite drinks and take a moment to feed your eyes with the beauty.
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The jazz decor is about “creating an environment that is sexy and intimate, similar to an old school lounge,” said Storms. The bar cart will do great justice to that.
Black and White Jazz Posters
“You can also add some jazz-age posters, album covers, or black and white photography to fast-track this look,” says Caroline Kopp, founder and principal designer of a leading interior decor firm.
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Then add to that, hangings of jazz-inspired artworks on the walls. Finish up with books on jazz legends such as Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane, and Duke Ellington to grace the coffee table.
It’s Not Complete Without the Music
Music is the central element of the jazz culture. So make sure it isn’t missing out in your setting. If you can’t lay your hands on an antique gramophone or an old-fashioned record player that still works, you can still place them in your home to enforce the effect.
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But jazz music must be playing. You can create a jazz playlist from a music streaming app or play sounds from jazz concert recordings. It’s all yours to enjoy.
