Peek Inside a 1940s Home

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day it also was a place to talk to Neighbors which built a sense of community remember also indoor air conditioning wasn't available so people would also use the front porch to cool off while chatting watching the world go by or maybe just listening to a radio broadcast life during the 1940s during World War II included rationing and regulations that stopped the production of many things including cars and mini household items the 40s home had some unique items because of this that may not be so common in homes today as you walk through the front door you entered the living room which was the heart of socializing in family time it usually featured a fireplace as a centerpiece couches and armchairs were upholstered in Rich textured Fabrics heavy draperies Adorn the windows and the overall look was traditional and functional in the 1940s home entertainment consisted of radio shows board games card games listening to music and reading if the family only had one radio then it was usually somewhere in the living room so they could invite friends and neighbors over for coffee and dessert while listening to Amos and Andy Bing Crosby The Green Hornet or one of the other popular shows of the era you might also hear a record playing big band music like Glenn Miller or Duke Ellington the living room also had some kind of magazine rack which held the newspaper and magazines with the floor lamp behind one of the chairs for reading because this was also a time of War some homes also had blackout curtains to make cities a more difficult Target for a enemy attack foreign the dining room was where you might find a telephone they usually sat on a small telephone table that had a drawer to hold the phone book the phone was kept in the dining room so it wouldn't interrupt conversations or radio listening in the living room the average dining room included a wooden table and chairs buffet and maybe even a china cabinet chandeliers were a major part of the dining room decor and they weren't just found in wealthy homes but more of a standard feature found in homes of all price ranges large wall mirrors might also be found hanging above the buffet wax flower arrangements were another popular way to dress up the dining room and bouquets of them would Adorn the table or sideboard [Music] a 1940s kitchen was a functional space with a strong emphasis on efficiency metal cabinets with enamel finishes were in Vogue which made cleanup easier vintage appliances like stoves and refrigerators often were white but you could also get them in some pastel colors ice boxes were also still prevalent with homes receiving daily visits from both the Iceman and the milkman the kitchen also included some electric countertop appliances like toasters coffee percolators and mixers other kitchen decor included tea kettles cookie jars and canisters Chrome was a popular accent during this time because it was easy to clean so you could find it on handles table legs and trimming out some of the countertop accessories in a typical kitchen most homes did not have air conditioning at this time so a floor fan to cool the kitchen during the summer months was a common sight the floor was usually covered in linseed linoleum with geometric patterns adding some excitement to the kitchen the 1940s was a transition period that saw the introduction of many new kitchen innovations that are still commonplace today electric stoves refrigerators and other appliances became much more accessible to the average household and this transition cooking and food storage into a new era that involved appliances that were more advanced with features we had never seen [Music] moving into the bedroom most houses were holdovers from previous decades new builds however were designed with built-in closets as a standard feature others use what's called a shift robe which is a piece of furniture with a bar for hanging clothes plus drawers for folded items it was also standard for a large mirror to attach to the bureau many women had a hope chest or a Cedar Chest where they kept keepsakes and extra blankets beds during this time along with all of the furniture were made of solid wood and featured elegant headboards and footboards you might also find handmade quilts draped across the bed showcasing intricate patterns and craftsmanship [Music] bathrooms from the 1940s were a blend of modern amenities and Timeless charm clawfoot tubs pedestal sinks and hexagonal tiles were pretty standard the color palette tended to be soft with pastels being the colors of choice Art Deco influences could be seen in the bathroom reflected in the geometric pattern flooring and Sleek chrome fixtures mounted to porcelain with half of the 1940s taken over by the second world war the average house was far from affluent with rationing and shortages still widespread families made do with what they had as the war ended the Great rebuilding program began the demand for housing increased rapidly and many new homes were built on the outskirts of towns creating the modern suburbs that we know today but these homes are much smaller than we are used to with many having just one thousand square feet of living space let me know in the comments if I missed anything and maybe even consider supporting the channel over on patreon recollection Road and Legacy box both believe it's important to preserve the past if you're like me there's a box of your family's treasured home movies and photos tucked away somewhere and Legacy box can help you preserve them digitally the process is a simple and safe solution for converting your home movies and photos to thumb drive or to the cloud just send in your legacy box filled with old VHS and camcorder tapes film reels and pictures and get back digital copies that can be easily enjoyed shared and kept organized it's that easy Legacy box is trusted by over 1 million people and it's all done right here in the USA get started preserving your past today go to legacybox.com 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Length: 8min 0sec (480 seconds)

Published: Fri Sep 15 2023