The Shakers played an important role in the early history of America, and well-preserved Shaker villages draw many tourists today. There are some design features of interior design that we can adopt from the Shakers, that would also work great in modern houses. Their houses are known for utilizing small spaces to the full extent. Kitchens have plenty of storage space and furniture, and there are creative solutions a Shaker kitchen can provide to modern world kitchen problems.
Key Takeaways:
- Make the most of small spaces by thinking through the purpose of the space, and incorporating storage in every nook.
- Perhaps surprisingly, the Shakers used oil cloth and, later, patterned linoleum as a floor covering, due to its easy-to-clean practicality.
- Throughout, with the exception of the occasional sunny yellow, rooms are muted and simple, in tones of white, gray, and green.
“And more than that: the simplicity, symmetry, muted color palettes, and winter light in every room.”
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