Observations
Kitchens through the ages.
Are the kitchens of the past century some of the kitschiest yet? Let’s take a look at the good, the bad, and the totally half-baked.
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[caption] => 1920’s: Austerity Aesthetic - Keeping your space swept + sanitized was top priority in the 1920’s, when all-white Hoozier cabinets and farmhouse sinks first appeared on the scene. The crisp, monochromatic look of these squeaky-clean kitchens paired perfectly with Prohibition-era policy.
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[caption] => 1930’s: Electric Wonderland - The first homes to have electric ovens and ice boxes appeared during this era, giving cooks a much-needed jolt in the kitchen. Mixers, blenders, toasters meant more meal options than ever before.
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[caption] => 1940’s: Technicolor Tiling - Patriotic color schemes, homemade pickles and Victory gardens were all the rage in the 1940’s— where sinks, cabinets and floors were often decked out in splashy shades of red, white and blue.
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[caption] => 1950’s: All Ranch Everything - The post-war sprawl of suburbia meant super-sized spaces with flashy floors, chrome detailing and sleek surfaces. High-tech home cooks could get almost any appliance under the sun from a Sears catalog, and custom kitchens were often the centerpiece of the home.
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[caption] => 1960’s: Peace, Love + TV Dinners - Microwaves, mini skirts and more working moms than ever before meant the colorful cooktops in most 1960’s homes didn’t get much use. The personality-packed kitchens of this period were all convenience... with a side of groovy.
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[caption] => 1970’s: Going With The Grain - Opening the door to avocado green appliances and wild amounts of woodgrain is something designers of this decade should have to answer for… right after they explain “disco as an aesthetic.”
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[caption] => 1980’s: Don’t You Forget About Me - The simplistic, spartan kitchens of the Reagan Era beg the question: was it really hip to be that square?
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[caption] => 1990’s: A Little Bit Country - Not sure how many farms feature vinyl flooring and sleek Formica surfaces, but a 90’s “country” kitchen isn’t complete without the down-home feel of floor-to-ceiling oak cabinetry.
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[caption] => 2000’s: Taking All The Credit - We hit peak McMansion at the turn of the Millennium, when luxury finishes and over-the-top appliances found a home in everyday life. But really—who doesn’t need a personal espresso machine?
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[caption] => 2010’s: Flipping Out - Elements from the light, bright spaces of the 1920’s have been repurposed in our connected kitchens of today: think subway tile, marble countertops, white cabinetry and reclaimed wood. What’s old is new again.
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