1982 – Terracotta Colors
Terracotta is a brownish red or brownish orange color typically seen in clay pots. But it also became a popular color in American kitchens in 1982. And the color was featured in not only the wooden paneling on the outlines and sides of built-in cabinets, but also countertops and even the tiles on the backsplash. Even floors were tiled with a similar earth tone look. This made kitchens seem less wild and a lot calmer than in previous eras.