40s interior design

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The 1940s were a tumultuous time. It is impossible to understand those years outside of the context of WWII. The war not only defined the decade but from a design perspective, split it virtually in half. During the first half of the decade, new design was halted, as supply shortages and rationing demanded that all available resources — material and otherwise — be directed towards the war effort…Socially, the decade featured a similar split.

Explore our selction of the interiors, objects, and architecture of the past century that keenly illustrate the timelessness of expert design.

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I showcase 8 distinct looks popular in 1940s interior design. Furniture, colors & decor inside 1940s homes were sunny, patriotic, 'sanitary' & more.

Better Homes and Gardens has covered interior design since the dawn of the Jazz Age. Join us as we take a decade-by-decade look back through the furniture, colors, and styles that filled our homes over the past century, along with the people and events that drove the designs of our lives.

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As part of our 150th anniversary celebration, we’re featuring the color palettes from the most memorable decades, starting with the 1930s and ’40s. The Bauhaus-inspired modern movement featured impactful, streamlined design. Interior colors tended to be soft and dusty with yellows, bluish grays and pinks with deep green and burgundy accents. Want this look for your home? Try Vogue Green SW 0065, Cascade Green SW 0066, Belvedere Cream SW 0067, Copen Blue SW 0068 and Orchid SW 0071.

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1940s interior design – recreate 1940s home decor with these key pieces and accessories

An exploration into Vintage Americana design, this kitchen space boasts nostalgic charm and modern utility, perfectly captured in early morning light with a focus on elegance and warmth.

Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, November 1940

Step into a world where elegance and history intertwine, where every corner of your home tells a story from a bygone era.