Glamour and sparkle: 1920s decorations
Bring the past to life for an evening: With a 1920s party, traveling through time becomes a lively delight. All you need for the perfect atmosphere is the right decoration, and you can transform your home or venue into a secret casino, nightclub, wine bar, burlesque stage, movie theater, or ballroom.
Here at Kostümpalast, we’ll tell you what matters to ensure your themed party becomes a dazzling event that no one will forget.
Be extravagant
The “Roaring Twenties” truly live up to their name. After the war and its many hardships, people wanted to enjoy the economic boom. They celebrated, danced, and immersed themselves in the world of art.
The decorations for your 1920s party can shimmer, shine, and sparkle. Whether in the guests’ outfits, the invitations, or the decorations—let the glamour speak for itself. Bring out your inner diva. She knows what to do.
The dark side of the “Roaring Twenties” includes drug trafficking, alcohol smuggling, and the Mafia. To this day, these contrasts continue to captivate people. You can also incorporate this side into your decorations
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Choose a 1920s spectacle
The first dance step toward an exhilarating 1920s party is choosing the theme. Everything is based on it – the party decorations, costumes, activities, food, and drinks. It’s all about fun and games.
Here you’ll find inspiration for your theme:
- burlesque show
- seedy nightclub
- elegant ball
- theater visit
- movie theater – the cinema of the 1920s
- mafia
A room in gold
For a 1920s-themed party, gold is your best friend. Garlands, balloons, stars, and other golden accessories
give the party room an unparalleled glamour. They are often combined with white, black, or another color.
Our tip: Less is more. Too many shades no longer look elegant, but rather tacky.
The walls can also be decorated, for example with wall art featuring motifs from the 1920s. Golden curtains and lace fabrics complete a shimmering, dimly lit ambiance. The couch can also be beautifully decorated with velvet or satin fabrics—burgundy, midnight blue, emerald green, or an elegant black are ideal.
Gramophones or rotary-dial telephones are also typical of the 1920s. If your grandparents cannot lend you anything, you will find stylish retro decorations for your party here. Also, take a look in the Christmas box. Some golden Christmas decorations can be wonderfully repurposed as decor. For example, tinsel can be used to decorate the door.
Since gold is a warm color, it also looks best in warm light. With golden string lights, preferably with round bulbs or shades, this magnificent color shines in its purest splendor.
Pure luxury for your themed party
In the 1920s, everyone who could afford it wanted a touch of luxury. That’s why metallic colors played an important role. Combined with marble, velvet, and silk, they made wealth shine.
This was complemented by imaginative designs, such as geometric patterns on wallpaper, rugs, and cushions. In front of an opulent velvet sofa, a polished coffee table gleamed with a magnificent bouquet of flowers.
Another way to capture the charm of the 1920s is with mirrors . Not only do they make rooms appear larger, they also feature a gleaming surface.
Your tableware can sparkle and shine, too. If you don’t want to play it safe with paper plates and cutlery, choose plates with an unusual pattern, golden cutlery, and stylish crystal glasses for the champagne.