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The Hooker Furniture Living Room Sanctuary Chairside Table will sit comfortably in any ’50s-inspired home.
One of the ideas that best captured the look during the 1950s was the 1957 Chevy advertisement. The wide array of beautiful pastels was pretty hard to ignore as well as the angles and long, low designs. Just like the designs of today, there isn’t a single look that could really be categorized as the sole style of the ‘50s. There were several 1950s look that gained popularity during that time. As technology, preferences and social norms evolved, so did the look of interiors.
Economic changes in Europe and America also led to changes inside the household. The economy for both regions grew, as a result, families wanted to widen their habitat, thus, increasing construction of Ranch style houses.
Hipster Interiors
Architectural style focused on industrialization and people were begging to become modern. Homes that were being built during that time were often airy and bright. The rooms were separated with screens instead of the usual walls. These made homes appear more spacious. Sliding glass doors were also common while windows were fashioned from floor to ceiling. It was also imperative to let in a huge amount of natural light.
Home interiors during this era were inviting, homey and bright. The wall colors were often neutral, people loved white or those light wood panels. The homes were pretty colorful despite the homeowner’s choice of wall colors and this was hugely because the flooring, furniture and accessories all popped with bursts of colors.
Wall to wall carpeting using cork, vinyl and concrete was also quite popular and all for the love of low-maintenance interiors. Living areas that used these materials also featured colorful area rugs which softened the floor.
Clean, basic lines were easily contrasted by the most interesting, rounded geometrical shapes. The said shapes were commonly found in furniture pieces, lighting fixtures as well as the decorative pieces spread throughout the home. There were occasional statement pieces but the main stuff was quite low key.
Living areas were generally minimalist insomuch that the windows were even left bare.
Twentieth Century Designers
It would be wrong to leave out the husband and wife designer team of Charles and Ray Earnes. Majority of the Mid-Century pieces were made by them. They also greatly influenced many architectural details in homes during that time. The Earnes, together with other designers, created and mass-produced furniture by using plastic, plexiglass and glass – all new materials at the time. All the items free-floated in rooms with no defined arrangements.
Kitchens: The Star of the Show
Back in the ‘50s, the kitchens were no less than the heart of homes. Turquoise, pink, aqua and other pastel colors were the leading colors used because of the carefree feelings that they evoked. The kitchen is often visited by family members to eat when they don’t want to dine formally inside their dining rooms.
Chrome and Formica dinette sets were common kitchen pieces used for informal family meals.
What is a ’50s concept without artwork? The Uttermost Accessories Blue Waterfall Art 32240 has delicious pastel colors that are most suitable in your living room or bedroom.
Features of ‘50s Homes (That You Mustn’t Do Without)
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