Déco

Déco is a French term, short for décoration, referring to the practice of decorating and styling spaces as well as the broader field of decorative arts. In everyday usage, déco denotes interior decoration and home styling, including color schemes, furniture, textiles, lighting, accessories, and overall ambiance. The term also covers scenography and set dressing for theater, film, and exhibitions, where space is arranged to convey mood or narrative.

The word derives from décor and is common in French-speaking media, retail, and professional practice. It denotes both practical planning—layout, materials, and construction considerations handled by designers—and the aesthetic decisions that create a space's look and feel.

Déco is commonly encountered in phrases like la déco intérieure (interior décor) or le style déco, and is widely used across magazines, blogs, and shops. A related term is art déco, the well-known design movement of the 1920s and 1930s, which is usually capitalized and treated as a distinct style while still encompassed by the broader notion of déco in everyday speech.

Overall, déco represents the continuum between conception, craftsmanship, and taste in the decoration of living and working environments.