{"id":2730,"date":"2015-09-10T15:17:00","date_gmt":"2015-09-10T15:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/decor-through-the-decades-the-1930s\/"},"modified":"2018-02-19T15:01:00","modified_gmt":"2018-02-19T15:01:00","slug":"decor-through-the-decades-the-1930s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/decor-through-the-decades-the-1930s\/","title":{"rendered":"Decor Through The Decades &#8211; The 1930s"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_ejm_p82JZxM\/TJmP5gHZQvI\/AAAAAAAAAYU\/8zvgfVaOEXo\/s400\/1234+room.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"450\" align=\"none\" \/><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">image source:\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/bellwetherinteriors.blogspot.co.uk\/2010\/09\/tis-gift-to-be-simple-tis-gift-to-be.html\">http:\/\/bellwetherinteriors.blogspot.co.uk\/2010\/09\/tis-gift-to-be-simple-tis-gift-to-be.html<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The 1930&#8217;s in Britain are most commonly remembered for high unemployment and the severe economic crisis leading to the Depression. However, it wasn&#8217;t all misery and poverty. In fact, the standard of living actually rose during this decade compared to previous years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Inside the <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Housing estate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/housing-estate\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/housing_estate;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01rtvp;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Housing_estate\" >home<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/bellwetherinteriors.blogspot.co.uk\/2010\/09\/tis-gift-to-be-simple-tis-gift-to-be.html\">Art Deco was flourishing and to be in style meant having geometric shapes, striking colours, and animal prints<\/a>. This era also saw the rise of the three-piece suite and the introduction of a radio in almost every home. Cinema was also a huge influence in most peoples lives, with millions going to the picture <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"House\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/house\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/house;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03jm5;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/House\" >houses<\/a> once or even twice a week to see the first colour films. Think of the iconic scene from The Wizard of Oz from 1939, when Dorothy steps out of her house and the <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/land\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/land;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Land\" >Land<\/a> of Oz becomes beautifully coloured!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/boktowergardens.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/08\/wizard-of-oz-original1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"400\" align=\"none\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">image source:\u00a0<b><a href=\"http:\/\/boktowergardens.org\/calendar\/flicks-in-the-garden-the-wizard-of-oz\/\">http:\/\/boktowergardens.org\/calendar\/flicks-in-the-garden-the-wizard-of-oz\/<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Typical Features<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">When it comes to flooring, think lino; it&#8217;s practical and it can be finished off with a good rug to bring the <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/room\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/room;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.06ht1;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Room\" >room<\/a> together. Opt for a fairly <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/homes\/design\/period_1930s.shtml\">subtle colour scheme<\/a>, pale greens or pinks, but don&#8217;t be afraid to throw in a bright splash to add some character.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For seating, it has to be a three-piece suite, made up of a two- or three-seater couch and two singles. For the armchairs, if you can find a couple of old leather ones, they will add some timeless style to your <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/living-room\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/living_room;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03f6tq;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Living_room\" >living room<\/a>. An open fire always makes a splendid addition to any lounge and to keep it in style with the rest of the interior, decorate it with plain or mottled tiles and opt for a stepped Art Deco profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><img src=\"http:\/\/www.salvo.co.uk\/images\/userimgs\/48632\/76513_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" align=\"none\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">image source:\u00a0http:\/\/www.salvo.co.uk\/londonsoutheast\/chimneypieces-grates\/forsale.html<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">You can decorate from the <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"floors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/storey\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/storey;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.02vk6kk;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Storey\" >floor<\/a> to the ceiling, but it&#8217;s often the accessories that make a room come together as a whole. To get the 1930&#8217;s look, keep an eye out for vintage perfume bottles, glassware, ceramics, and, of course, Bakelite. The 1930&#8217;s is the Bakelite era, as it was used to make telephones, light switches and radio casings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/explore\/1930s-home-decor\/\">Pinterest<\/a>\u00a0is the perfect site to visit for ideas and inspirations, but don&#8217;t be afraid to scout out some charity shops or boot sales, too. It&#8217;ll take some sifting through VHS tapes and old shoes but there might just be some hidden treasures in there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><a href=\"#results\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">To take a look at a modern take on 1930&#8217;s style, check out House to Homes photo slideshow.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Jessica Lawrence<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0.35cm;\" align=\"CENTER\">\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0.35cm;\" align=\"CENTER\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; image source:\u00a0http:\/\/bellwetherinteriors.blogspot.co.uk\/2010\/09\/tis-gift-to-be-simple-tis-gift-to-be.html \u00a0 \u00a0 The 1930&#8217;s in Britain are most commonly remembered for high unemployment and the severe economic crisis leading to the Depression. However, it wasn&#8217;t all misery and poverty. In fact, the standard of living actually rose<span class=\"ellipsis\">&hellip;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/decor-through-the-decades-the-1930s\/\">Read more &#8250;<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- end of .read-more --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wl_entities_gutenberg":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","spay_email":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"wl_entity_type":[602],"modified_by":null,"_wl_alt_label":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","wl:entity_url":"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/post\/decor_through_the_decades_-_the_1930s","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2730"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/41"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2730"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2730\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15063,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2730\/revisions\/15063"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2730"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2730"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2730"},{"taxonomy":"wl_entity_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wl_entity_type?post=2730"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}