1978-1988 Interior Graphics and Patterns

We have arranged our research in interior graphics and patterns chronologically starting from 1978 and ending in 1988.  Our research shows that while there are many different graphics and patterns used, stripes and floral patterns are the most dominate.

Interior Graphics/Patterns: 1978

Trends in interior graphics and patterns:

• Leather
  
• Stripes
  
• Pastel/lighter colors
  
• Plaids
  
• Floral prints
  
  
  
  

Interior Graphics/Patterns: 1979

Trends in interior graphics and patterns:

• Floral prints
  
• Orange, yellows and brown colors
  
• Swiggled Stripes
  
• Wood Furniture (side tables, coffee tables, etc.)
  
  
  
  

Interior Graphics/Patterns: 1980

Trends in interior graphics and patterns:

• Floral Patterns
  
• Stripes
  
• Floral printed Wallpaper that makes designs
  
• Darker colors
  
• Plaids
  
• Floral Wallpaper
  
  
  
  

Interior Graphics/Patterns: 1981

Trends in interior graphics and patterns:

• Dotted wall paper
• Abstract Paintings
• Block colors
• Floral Patterns
• Greek Influence

Interior Graphics/Patterns: 1982

Trends in interior graphics and patterns:

• Squares (carpeting, tables etc)
• Humanistic paintings and statues
• Geometric tile patterns
• Octagon print linoleum 

Interior Graphics/Patterns: 1983

Trends in interior graphics and patterns:

• Through our research we noticed that starting in 1983 more flower arrangements were added through out the interior of the home.
• Victorian prints (upholstered chairs)
• Wood panneling
• Floral patterns
• Stripes
• Walls were painted with blocks of color on a white or cream background.  

Interior Graphics/Patterns: 1984

Trends in interior graphics and patterns:

• Plaid upholestry
• Floral prints
• Animal accents (paintings)
• Single colored rooms
• Light patterned walls
• Quilted patterns

Interior Graphics/Patterns: 1985

Trends in interior graphics and patterns:

• Greek influence
• Striped wall paper
• Pink stripes
• Floral 

Interior Graphics/Patterns: 1986

Trends in interior graphics and patterns:

• Pastel florals
• Pastel abstract
• Pink Stripes

Interior Graphics/Patterns: 1987

Trends in interior graphics and patterns:

• Quilted patterns
• Floral
• Plaid
• Stripes

Interior Graphics/Patterns: 1988

Trends in interior graphics and patterns:

• Holland influence
• Pastel floral
• Bright floral
• Stripes are not used as frequently as in previous years