Design elements of the past will always be a part of our collective culture. From the Art Deco designs of the ’20s and ’30s to the postwar-era midcentury modern, styles from previous decades appear in new furniture and design concepts all the time. If you want to embrace your favorite decade, here are some décor ideas you can embrace.
1940
Post-World War II, the American design landscape took to luscious colors, large floral patterns and vertical lines. While not as popular as the decades that followed it, the ’40s can be presented in an updated way in your home. The decade was a throwback to traditionalism, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun and modern.
1950
The 1950s have a lot of specific design trends to choose from. You’ve seen the modern furniture and appliances that dominated the decade. Pastel colors, such as aqua and pink, were very popular, but so was wood. The lines of décor transitioned to more horizontal and everything was long and low.
1960
The ’60s took mod to a whole new level. Simple, minimalist design was all the rage, but always with a pop of bold color, including neon shades. It became the landscape of psychedelic imagery and patterns. Upholstery would be plain, unlike the bold florals of the ’40s, but the accessories would be whimsical.
1970
Some of us remember the design choices of the 1970s from our childhoods. Kitchens were designed in shades of harvest gold, avocado green and burnt orange. Shag and sculpted carpets were the most recognizable trend of the era. These autumn colors are coming back again, and with some updated accessories such as owls or mushrooms, you can have a tasteful callback to the decade.
1980
We might not be far enough removed from the 1980s to have an objective view. We remember Nagel prints and pastels. Peach and blue were among the most popular color combinations, and homes built in that era made a lot of use of glass blocks to filter the light.
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