Introducing Bauhaus: The Groundbreaking Movement Inspiring Today’s Interiors
A century ago in Germany, Bauhaus artists threw out traditional rules of design, architecture, typography, and more. Fast forward to 2025, and the impact is everywhere. Bauhaus interiors are making a major comeback, with designers crafting spaces that feel pared back, intentional, and as striking as a Mondrian.
A Modern Classic: The Bauhaus Style Explained
Why Bauhaus? For starters, it’s not stuffy or cookie-cutter minimalist. Sure, Bauhaus furniture is simple—but it’s also modern, geometric, and quietly bold. This makes for a living space that’s breathable but not barren; where symmetry and intentional design draw the eye without overwhelming the senses.
In an age when young people are downsizing, working from home, and looking for a fresh update to traditional interiors, Bauhaus style is just what the doctor ordered. Bauhaus influences designers everywhere with his idea of a space as a total work of art, where “less is more” doesn’t mean “skinny on taste.” Bauhaus has everything to do with emphasizing key features and letting them shine for a unique, curated feel, and nothing to do with just plopping objects in space.
One of the best parts about working with Bauhaus elements is the freedom. Bauhaus can be as minimalist or maximalist as you like, and you don’t need an architect to make it sing. All it takes are a few simple ideas:
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Adding a Color Theory No. 19 print over your desk,
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Using Jazz Age Chic wallpaper on one accent wall,
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Or swapping a traditional lamp for a sculptural brass sconce
...can shift the tone of your space toward something smarter and more intentional.
The key is curation. Bauhaus isn’t about filling a room—it’s about choosing wisely. Every piece, from your art prints to your lighting, should serve a purpose and contribute to the overall balance. The result? A room that feels just as good as it looks. Inviting and cozy, with a calming and inspiring atmosphere that's truly functional. The kind of space you actually want to live in and make things in.
So whether you’re going all in from scratch or piecemealing an existing space, feel free to lean into Bauhaus as both style and philosophy. Let form follow function. Let color serve clarity. And above all, let your home be the place that shows off the best of both worlds: enduring design and your own personal style. And most of all, let your home reflect the best of both worlds: timeless design and personal expression.
Bauhaus Today: Clean Lines & Purposeful Design
Bauhaus taught that form follows function. That means no wasted flourishes—every piece serves a purpose. That belief paved the way for sleek furniture, clever storage solutions, and graphics that communicate through shape and color.
But more than efficiency, Bauhaus embraced visual harmony. Compositions balanced bold shapes and minimal palettes, letting color, space, and geometry tell the story.
Below, we explore why Bauhaus continues to resonate—and how to bring it into your home using actual Bauhaus prints. as well as Art Deco, and Mid‑Century Modern wallpapers.
1. Start with Bold Bauhaus Graphics
Great Bauhaus interiors often begin with striking art prints. These inject visual energy and set the style tone.
Featured Print: Color Theory No. 19
With mustard yellow, sky blue, burnt orange, and forest green geometrics, it feels purposeful and artistic. Hang it above a streamlined console or in a minimalist living room.
Alternative Picks: Bauhaus Icons or Monoline Motion
These graphic staples blend effortlessly into monochrome or richly colored rooms, balancing simplicity and visual impact.
💡 Styling Tip:
Frame your print with matte-black or natural wood frames, and pair it with a sculptural metal vase or curved wooden chair to echo Bauhaus’s functional aesthetic.
2. Anchor the Room with Mid‑Century or Art Deco Wallpaper
If Bauhaus shaped function-first design, its aesthetic cousins—Art Deco and Mid‑Century Modern—added playful geometry and glam. These work beautifully as accent walls in modern homes.
Glam Accent: Jazz Age Chic Wallpaper
Teal, gold, and black geometric peacock-feather motif – it creates drama and vintage elegance without overpowering.
Natural Luxe: Deco Forest Luxe Wallpaper
Deep forest green with gold arrows, this design is subtly regal—perfect behind a wood or leather headboard, or printed on a study focal wall.
Blush Modern: Pastel Moderne Lines Wallpaper
Soft pink with ivory linear patterns makes a fresh, modern backdrop. It's a sophisticated nod to Deco geometry—even in nurseries or home offices.
💡 Styling Tip:
Complement wallpapers with mid-century furnishings—a walnut credenza, a kidney-shaped coffee table, or starburst mirrors—for cohesion.
3. Blend Bauhaus Prints & Deco/Walls for Layered Style
The real magic happens when layering Bauhaus art with Art Deco wallpaper:
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Above a buffet: Hang Color Theory No. 19 against a Deco Forest Luxe wall—it leverages color contrasts while honoring clean lines.
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Office nook: Pair Monoline Motion print with Pastel Moderne Lines wallpaper. Your desk (lean and modern) becomes a styling showcase.
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Living room: A single Jazz Age Chic accent wall behind a matte-black sofa sets the stage for Bauhaus Icons prints. Add metallic accents—lamps, frames, coasters—to echo the Deco palette.
💡 Why it Works:
Bauhaus prints ground the room with bold geometry. Deco wallpaper enhances by adding texture and vertical interest. Together, they maintain a cohesive yet layered look.
4. Choose Furniture that Reflects Bauhaus Principles
To fully embody the spirit, focus on furnishings that merge:
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Geometry – Think tubular metal chairs, cantilever benches, or linear shelving.
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Function – Opt for convertible tables, legible storage, or multi-task lighting.
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Materials – Combine warm wood, matte metal, and leather or natural fabrics.
💡 Pro Tip: A Wassily-style steel-frame armchair, minimalist open shelves, or a sleek circular coffee table pays homage to Bauhaus while feeling current.
5. Lighting & Décor: Form Meets Function
Lighting
Choose architectural fixtures—adjustable desk arms, ring pendants, globe sconces. Polished metals echo Deco’s glam, while matte finishes nod to Bauhaus restraint.
Décor Accents
Let function reign: geometric planters, sculptural fans, or Bauhaus-inspired clocks. Greenery in angular pots softens rigidity. Keep things curated—not cluttered.
💡 Styling Tip:
Reflecting materials unites space. Black or gold frames, brass lamps, and natural linen cushions visually tie your layered palette together.
6. Where to Use Bauhaus-Inspired Design
Entryways
Set a tone with a Color Dot Matrix print or Bauhaus Icons above a console. Back it with a Deco Fan Garden wallpaper or keep walls neutral and let the art stand out.
Home Office
Behind a desk, pair Pastel Moderne Lines wallpaper with a clean metal task lamp and a sleek print like Monoline Motion. This creates a zone for inspired work.
Bedrooms & Reading Areas
A soft Deco Forest Luxe headboard wall, layered with linear-planter shelves, woven baskets, and a Bauhaus print, becomes a modern-day sanctuary.
7. Why Bauhaus Still Speaks to Us
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Timeless appeal – Geometric shape + primary color remain visually compelling, regardless of trends.
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Adaptable foundations – Bauhaus mixes well with metallic Art Deco, woodsy mid-century, or Scandinavian minimalism.
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Mindful creativity – Its design clarity invites focus. A room inspired by Bauhaus feels calm yet creatively charged.
Final Thoughts
Bauhaus endures because it teaches us to think like designers: to select with intention, simplify complex details, and create harmony between form and function. Your home can reflect that legacy—with bold prints, structured wallpapers, and furnishings you'll love for years.
Start by choosing one anchor piece—a Bauhaus print or Deco wall—then build around it with intention. Use clean-lined furniture, purposeful lighting, and minimal accents to complete the vision.
Your space deserves more than decoration. It deserves design with legacy.
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