Home improvement has never been as popular as in recent years, television shows have made interior design important in most peoples homes. Over the decades which have past fashion and decoration has changed. In the 1950’s the design was known as shabby chic in the home, and in modern times furniture which is based on the 1950’s era is known as retro. Juke box’s with neon lights on were famed in this era. . Many people in the 1950’s had little in the way of money, and most furniture and decoration had to be bought out right. Houses were being built open plan in the 1950’s, to give the feel of more space. Fitted kitchens make an appearance, and animal prints. The 1950’s was not however an era where people could afford to buy products such as crystal chandelier Kristalllüster

The 1960’s saw a different sought of decoration in peoples homes in England. The 1960’s were a decade when the vibrant use of colours were first used in peoples homes. The use of PVC and plastic furniture, anything that was disposable and could be thrown away, seating at a low level was seen as different and fun. The thing about the sixties was that everyone around wanted peace and free love, and the mood and decoration of this era was very much influenced by this. So many of the pictures and decoration were of swirling patterns with bright colours – think Austin Powers and that pretty much sums up the mood of the 1960’s decoration – ‘yeh baby’.

On to the 1970’s when big bold prints were seen and awful colours such as brown and purple were mixed together, not only on wall paper but in carpets and curtains. This trend has made a comeback more recently. The 1980’s saw the duvet first put in an appearance and black furniture become popular, the look of the 1980’s was grey with black and red in the design. While some classic products such as Murano chandeliers (italian-lighting-center.com/small-murano-chandeliers-s-1.html) and Venetian chandeliers were still popular, innovation in design was the name of the day. This was seen as ultra modern at the time. To now when the look is neutral with accessories being the ultimate way to add character to a home. Accessories such as cushions, rugs, chandelier Kronleuchter (Kronleuchter klicken Sie hier), good lighting and curtains. Interior design and DIY has become so popular that television has picked up on the idea, and an array of television programmes are now dedicated to this subject, as well as many shopping channels on digital television.