Rainbow Connection: Color Through the Decades I

1880s – 1910s – As a counter trend to the excesses of the Victorian era the Arts & Crafts movement embodied honesty in craftsmanship, celebrating the joys of nature and hearth and home with colors that range from simple off whites to rich earth tones.

1920s – The Jazz Age – wall colors were generally light neutrals and greys with accessories and accents in vibrant colors like Chinese Red and Blue Peacock.

1930s and 1940s – The Bauhaus inspired modern movement and streamlined design were making an impact. Interior colors of the time were soft and dusty with creamy yellows, blued grays, soft pinks and accents in deep forest green and burgundy.

1950s – The exuberant post war boom was a mix of styles with mid-century modern and Scandinavian influences making the most impact. Pastels are the norm with pink and turquoise appliances adorning the kitchen and laundry room. Lilac and Chartreuse are very popular.