Some of these styles from the past century have cycled back into fashion today.
That meansGrandmas kitchenfrom days past may be back in style.
As they say, what comes around goes around.
Credit: Chris Edwards; Styling: Kendra Surface
Decade by decade, weve compiled the essence of each period shown by how people decorated their homes.
Well let you decide whichtrends are worth repeating.
In agreement, designerJuliAnne Kellysays thatthis periodwas marked by checkered flooring and lots of Art Deco inspiration.
Modern kitchen with a 1920s-inspired checkered floor.Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ
1940s: Retro Rules
ERIK JOHNSON
For Kelly, the1940ssparks images of colorful homes.
In this period, hues including butter yellow and cherry red commonly graced kitchen cabinets and tile.
Geometric patterns such as herringbone were also popular in 1940s kitchens, as was bent wood furniture.
This modern kitchen features a butter yellow sink reminiscent of 1940s color palettes.Credit:ERIK JOHNSON
During this time, atomic motifs also blew up in popularity.
Atomic boomerangs could be seen in many homes across the South.
Additionally, homeowners during this decade showed off newfangled technology.
Aqua hues, including vibrant retro furniture, ground this contemporary kitchen in 1950s style.Credit:RICHARD LEO JOHNSON
1970s: Kitsch In The Kitchen
TRIA GIOVAN
The1970swas the era of kitsch.
Kitchens in this period reflected homeowners personalities and were often filled with a multitude of muted colors.
Paneled walls were also trending during the 1970s, as was Terrazzo.
Wooden cabinets, as seen in this modern kitchen, rose to popularity in the 1960s and have stuck around since.Credit:MATTHEW MILLMAN
The 1970s also featured statement ceiling and soft shapes, according to interior designerLisa Shaffer.
The pillows on the sofa were the same fabric as the Drapery.
The color palette either matched or coordinated.
This 1970s-inspired kitchen is just on the right side of kitschy and features a bold ceiling, as was popular during the time.Credit:TRIA GIOVAN
There were lots of heavy trims.
Miller points to iconic designers of the era including Mario Buatta, also known as The King of Chintz.
His philosophy in this time of abundance was that More is More.
Maximalist elements in this modern kitchen can be traced back to 1980s trends.Credit:CASA WATKINS LIVING
He would layer collectible objects in every square inch of a project.
This involved porcelain flanking art on the walls.
Meanwhile, Shaffer adds geometric shapes, bold color combinations, and graphic patterns to the 80s equation.
Erin Napierâs countryside kitchen was inspired by European cottage style, as was popularized during the 1990s.Credit:LARSEN & TALBERT
French and English antiques were the rage, she says.
Kelly further notes that grainy oak cabinetry was all the rage in kitchensduring the 90s.
Colorful opulence made way to a neutral, calming palette.
This serene, neutral kitchen is rooted in early 2000s style.Credit:KEYANNA BOWEN
Think of a Restoration Hardware vibe.
Soft painted neutral and blue pieces were sought after and a casual elegance was desirable.
Family rooms were often an extension of the dressier, sleeker kitchen, she says.
This roomy kitchen is decorated with a minimalist edge, as was popular in the 2010s.Credit:MOLLY CULVER
Entertaining became less formal in the 2000s and a little more family style.
A scullery might have been added for the more functional aspects of entertaining like dish washing.
Stainless steel and glossy countertops were almost guaranteed to be present as well.
Credit:Laurey W. Glenn
Instead, minimalism took over.
Curated design and gray and white color palettes were very popular during this decade.
Todays style represents a mod-podge of styles from the past and represents looks from several periods.
For one, 1920s kitchen style seems to be slowly coming into fashion.
Also reminiscent of the 1920s, Thomas is bringing back Art Deco.
I’ve recently been collaborating with another designer on an Art Deco lake house, she says.
Blue and green kitchens are increasingly popular and an ode to those days.
Thomas also says that the Terrazzo fad of the 1970s is back and bigger than ever.
Today, Terrazzo is not just under our feet, she says.
I’m using it on shower walls, kitchen backsplashes, and in home decor.
It’s having a big moment right now.
According to Shaffer, thats not all thats back from the 70s.
Plus, 80s maximalism is back with a vengeance.
