How Kitchen Tiles Differ From the 1960s Decor

Over the years kitchens have changed drastically from those 1960s yellow and green colours with wall paper featuring flowers to today’s popular choices of lighter white kitchen tiles and use of warm metals.

Here are some of the noticeable differences

Colours

Today’s colours are sleeker and much brighter with whites, blacks, and greys and silver being used to bring the kitchen to life.  In the 1960s Colours played a huge part in the kitchen design, with bold, bright colours at the forefront, and checkerboard floors and patterns commonly seen in many homes.

The 1960s red was a popular colour used in kitchens during that era, representing emotional upheaval and rebellion.  The passionate colour, represented agitated and restless.

Lime green was another colour that was used a lot within the home by mixing green with yellow, and bright, lime greens. The colour Green is associated with relationships, especially those related to the heart.  Often used with yellow (the colour of ego and intellect), the combination represented a renewed sense of self. 

Orange was another important colour used, representing transition and change. The 1950s Pink still had an influence in some homes during the swinging 60s, however, brighter shades containing red undertones represented in most homes. Graphic black and white colours were also used to help bring out the colours around them.

Lighting

When purchasing lighting for the home there are many options and considerations to take into account, most importantly choosing the right light to help bring out your kitchen’s features such its colours, paint, wallpaper or tiles. These can include overhead lights or under cabinet lighting and recessed lights which are popular choices in many homes.

Pendant lights are a great choice for placing over sinks and come in a variety of styles which include track lighting to vintage glass pendants. Chandeliers, which were commonly used in kitchens in the 1960s, still look good in many homes today, appearing over table adding a touch of elegance to the room. 

Wallpaper and Kitchen Tiles

Many homes featured flowery and graphical, green and yellowish wallpapers during the swinging 1960s in comparison to today’s modern and fashionable tiles. Today most homes opt for more natural wall and floor tiles in the kitchen with white, cream and black being the most popular choices.  Lighter colours can also make a small room look much bigger and brighter.

If you are planning a new year makeover for your kitchen you can purchase some modern kitchen tiles for your walls or floors call Tile Choice on 0800 1560 560.