Just a sweet and simple 40s “American” kitchen today. In my recent survey, readers asked for
more from the 40s. This photo is a great example: Sweet, clear colors that are very much of the era…the cabinets, still simple and white… And as we’ve discussed before, notice the not-all-that-subtle use of patriotic red-white-blue color scheme. In this case accented by clean yellow and green.
A very cheerful crayola kitchen for a country emerging from hard times. As the copy says:
For a good start to happiness, start your plans now.
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Well, I hate to reveal so much of myself as a newbie to the site but…my favorite part of that photo are the socks on the girl!
That’s how I’d like my kitchen to look when I’m finished remodeling my cabinets, countertop, and flooring.