1985 – Black, White and Pastel Colors
By the mid 1980s, American homeowners took down any remaining wallpaper from the 1970s and replaced it with simpler black, white and pastel colors. These colors were not just reflected in wall paint but also in appliances like microwaves and stoves as well as cabinets and furniture.
But some kitchens still displayed a couple of patterned tiles here and there. Homeowners also did away with excessive décor because their kitchens were small and they didn’t want the room to feel cluttered.