Kitchen decor, interior of Housing Commission dwelling, Mayne – Brisbane

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Bringin Colour Back Into The Kitchen

Time was when the American kitchen looked like the interior of a clinic. Glistening white streamlined effects, everything put away out of sight with no dust-harbouring decorations; that was the idea. But now, everything is being done to dissipate the “clinic-like” appearance of the kitchen, and to add warmth and personality to this family room.

Like the rest of the house, the kitchen must be bright and gay – and colourful. Manufacturers are going all-out with their sinks, stoves, refrigerators and cabinets, making these in all the colours of the rainbow.

Today’s American kitchen may have blue walls, and a red ceiling, or yellow (not mean cream, but vivid yellow) walls and a deep blue ceiling. It may even be knotty pine woodwork all over. And the fixtures – sink, stove, and fridge – may be contrasty in red, blue, yellow or

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