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1940 Chicago History Museum//Getty Images The first half of the 1940s was defined by World War II, and since many materials were unavailable during the war, decorations remained static. This 1940’s living room has classic ’30s touches, including damask curtains. 1941 The Jim Heimann Collection//Getty Images However, evidence of the technological advancements of the 1930s … Read more
4 minutes read Let’s try something: close your eyes and see your grandmother’s house. What do you see? Maybe a wall of cabbageware plates? (Or maybe your grandmother was a “Rose Medallion” type of gal’s china.) Are there throw pillows on every chair and sofa covered in plastic? Although each grandmother’s house looked different and … Read more
4 minutes read Image above: This North Carolina home, designed by Charlotte Lucas, balances a bold pink palette with browns and greens. Color plays a central role in shaping the overall design style of a home, but deciding on a color palette that best suits your space can seem like a very complicated process. If … Read more
In 2026, incorporating decorative influences from past decades into modern interiors has been one of the most powerful ways to create spaces with character, personality and a meaningful history. Instead of feeling dated, these references bring depth – grounding modern homes in something familiar and durable. More than ever, interior designers are combining styles and … Read more
Pull your best plates out of the closet and hang them on the wall, like Alexandra Kaehler did in this home in Winnetka, Illinois. “I like to have all different styles of art in the home – painting, photography and plates offer a unique way to do that,” says AD Pro member and founder of … Read more
1 Scalloped Pieces Maryna Terletska//Getty Images While the loose style is “coming to market with a bang,” Hobson says, mirrors, tables, vanities, chairs and lighting fixtures with these details will be out in the open by the end of this year. “Even though I love the look of women,” she says, “when something floods the … Read more