1940's Kitchen Ideas?

[cynthiacolombo]

When we bought our 1954 ranch home I decorated in the 50's style even thought my heart lies in the 40's. Well 2 years later, last night, it occurs to me that there were Ranch houses in the 40's so I could period decorate my kitchen despite it's birth date. (sometimes I am slow)

I have been looking around the web for color schemes and I did see chartreuse as an option but my turquoise looks like it has to go. Does anyone have any good websites for the colors? Any ideas would be welcome, especially pictures. I ordered a couple of victory garden posters and thought I could pull colors from them as well.

 

[The Shirt]

http://www.gallimauphry.com/Decor/40s.html

Above is a quick reference. I like the smokey blue with red rose and cream/white cabinet look myself.

"Colors
Greens – Look for Kelly Green, dark greens or any shade in between. Here's a quick fun fact: Green paint was relegated to military use only during World War II; after the war, the color became extremely popular for everything from paint to fashion.
Red and white – Bright cherry or apple red paired with crisp white was extremely popular in the 1940's kitchen design.
Blues – Seek out "Air Force" blue and Navy blue.
Yellow – Bright and cheery sunshine yellow was very popular in the 1940's."

from this site
http://interiordesign.lovetoknow.com/1940's_Kitchen_Design

Sounds like fun!

 

[cynthiacolombo]

That is a great link! Just what I was looking for. Thanks!

 

[Flitcraft]

Wow!

That is a great link.
Thanks!

 

[BinkieBaumont]

"I'm suddenly craving grey and yellow linoleum"

 

[LouieGee]

I found this photostream on Flickr. There are a few different collections, but the Hotpoint Kitchens set is probably the most useful.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/daily-bungalow/collections/72157606564149135/

Good luck with your kitchen!