1960 Interior House Colors

Cool

• Mossy green, white and black typified a cool 1960's color scheme. Green and white floral patterns in velour or velvety-like upholstery fabrics combined with a black-and-white herringbone area rug provided the right mix for this cool color palette. Mossy green painted paneling on one or more walls supplied texture and added color to a room. Punches of red integrated through toss pillows, vases or other accessory items added a vibrant touch to a room.

Warm

• Dark woods and bulky, Spanish-style furniture were major components in the 1960s warm color palette. Pumpkin oranges, mustard and honey golds, mossy greens and chocolate browns made up the warm decor of the 1960's color scheme. Black wrought-iron sconces, lamps, rails and hardware provided a sharp contrast to the warm color palette while enhancing the decor. Green, orange or gold shag carpets were prevalent in individual rooms or throughout the entire home.

Children's Bedrooms

• The l960's bedroom colors for children were no longer regulated to pinks for girls and blues for boys. Emphasizing bedrooms that would "grow up" with boys and girls, color palettes in honey golds, grassy greens, burnt oranges and muted blues became favorites. Bedrooms were no longer thought of as useful only for sleeping but accommodated lounging, reading, studying, working on hobbies and imaginative daydreaming. Assorted brighter colors were more stimulating and inviting as well as personalizing a child's bedroom.

Kitchens

• The 1960's kitchen designs and colors revealed changes accommodating function and aesthetic style. Designed for easy daily upkeep, plastic laminate became a favorite material for countertops, base cabinets and exposed wall areas. Burnt oranges, clean whites, mustard golds and shiny blacks commonly prevailed as preferred color schemes. Muted shades of blue combined with white were also a 1960's kitchen color theme. Kitchen islands with work areas, desks, sinks and overhead vent fans provided added function.