Appliance Colors Through The Years

Initially, white appliances were the choice. In the 1950's colors such as Stratford Yellow, Sherwood Green, Turquoise Green, Cadet Blue, Woodtone Brown, Petal Pink and Canary Yellow offered housewives fun, new colors to coordinated their kitchen with. Unpopular and discontinued within ten years were Cadet Blue and Woodtone Brown.

After some colors were discontinued, new shades were added in the sixties. Almost all colors introduced during the sixties left as quickly as they came in. Aren’t we all glad?  The only colors to last through this time period were standard Yellow, Pink and Turquoise. Charcoal gray failed in the sixties, while Coppertone was a popular choice until the eighties. White continued to be the favorite color, with Coppertone and Turquoise following closely behind. In the later sixties Avacado and Harvest Gold replaced Turquoise. These two colors remained very popular for the remainder of the sixties, the seventies and the early part of the eighties.

Bright Red Poppy was in the seventies for a bit until the eighties, when the new neutrals were a big hit. Harvest Wheat, Onyx Black, Coffee, Fresh Avacado and Almond started in the eighties, with Almond and Harvest Gold being the most popular, while Coppertone and Avacado faded away.

Pastel 50's, earth tone 60's, off-white 80's and 90's and today's kitchen has stainless steel and stainless black for the new stylish look for sophistication.

Although stainless steel and stainless black are the big, new thing, white has continued to always be another top popular color for any appliance. White never goes out of style and can easily fit into any kitchen theme. If you want to add a pop of color to your kitchen, it's best to do so with a smaller, less expensive appliances. From the wise words of www.colorcombos.com, "when a fad color loses its appeal, it is much easier to buy a new toaster or can opener than a stove or fridge.”

Kaitlin Benes

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