1940 interior design

We take a look at room full of 1940s decor designed by Hazel Dell Brown, one of the most surprisingly influential designers in midcentury America!

Over the last century, our homes have changed dramatically in both the way they look and function. From changing interior fashions to new technology, the timeline of house design has been constantly on the move. Whether you're a baby boomer or first-wave millennial, let's take a trip down memory lane...

Dive headfirst into the world of vintage glamour as we explore how you can recreate the captivating essence of 1940s interior design in your own home.

1940s traditional American home hallway

I showcase 8 distinct looks popular in 1940s interior design. Furniture, colors & decor inside 1940s homes were sunny, patriotic, 'sanitary' & more.

Better Homes and Gardens has covered interior design since the dawn of the Jazz Age. Join us as we take a decade-by-decade look back through the furniture, colors, and styles that filled our homes over the past century, along with the people and events that drove the designs of our lives.

Home Design Trends by the Decade

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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 . […]