In the mid-40s, Armstrong's lead designer, Hazel Dell Brown, seems to have favored these organized pantry corners. When closed, this one had a bird's eye view painting of a village done in a quasi-Asian style with a black background.

The 1930s and 1940s introduced an innovative design era. Bring vintage style to your kitchen by mixing in these key design elements from kitchens of the 1930s-1940s.

Home design in the 1940s, especially in the kitchen, represented a rapid shift. Older styles and materials were quickly replaced. New ideas ...

In Conversation With Lori Gaiardo (Home Owner) – and Nena Wagner (Publisher Edifice Vintage Home) – Photography By: Christopher Cooper Nena: When you bought your house in what kind of c…

If you have a 1940s house, it most likely falls into one of two categories: Pre-War or Post-War. The 1940s pre-War kitchen borrowed from the ’30s with its cheerful prints and focus on white, sanitary spaces. The post-War kitchen benefited from the huge influx of returning soldiers who got married and set up housekeeping . […]

The kitchen is the heart of the home, so decorating it has always been a high priority....

To celebrate my latest vintage pin featuring measuring scales and mixing bowl, I share 10 key pieces to create a vintage 1930s 1940s kitchen

Want a checklist of key elements to create or recreate a 1940s style kitchen? Reader Carolyn recently wrote to us asking for ideas to help repair and decorate her 1947 kitchen. Long story short: I think that Carolyn has the need for a significant remodel on her hands. If she goes this route, to help I put together…

For the last few weeks, we have been without a working printer/ scanner but finally bought a new one this week. I decided to try it out by scanning more images from Mrs. Crabtree’s 1940’s and 1950’s home decorating scrapbook. If you want to read my post about how I ended up with the scrapbook and what’s in it, click here. It takes a while to scan and crop each picture, so I am just working on the images in... Read More Read More

Step back in time to the 1940s, an era of charming interiors that blend practicality with flair. As wartime innovations trickled into the home, people became creative with materials and design, resulting in spaces that were both elegant and functional. From the rise of Mid-Century Modern furniture to the timeless appeal of pastel color palettes, the 1940s hold a treasure trove of interior design ideas that continue to inspire. Whether you're drawn to bold geometric patterns or the soft…