20th April 2023 What types of mouldings are typically used in Modern/ Contemporary/ Art Deco interior design? Modern Contemporary/ Art Deco interior design styles puts emphasis on creating a clean, minimalist look. Typically, timber mouldings used in this style of houses are: Skirtings and Architraves: In contemporary design house skirting boards are often simple. In the Art Deco style, they may be a bit more decorative, with geometric shapes or decorative accents. If you are looking for luxury modern skirting boards higher width skirtings can be chosen. Cornices of minimal details and angular shapes are used for this style. Wall panelling including wainscoting, VJ board, lining boards and wall battens can be used to add layers and details to Modern/ Contemporary/ Art Deco-style houses