Get the look: Decorative pillows ($7, amazon.com) ... Cabinets from the 1930s get an easy update by adding beadboard doors plus new knobs and pulls. for a chair or two, while a large piece of furniture and a larger area of space, Paint is a relatively inexpensive way to completely transform a room, and dark rooms are no exception. Unsubscribe Anytime. "Look at it at different times of the day and in different lighting," she says. One of the most on-trend living room paint ideas, simply combine pastels with colour blocking to create a feature wall. Color Through the Decades: 1930s – 1940s The Bauhaus inspired modern movement and streamlined design were making an impact.