A look at how decoration has evolved in Spain over the last few decades.

"Gancedo fabrics are timeless and can be used in any type of space, from a classic living room to a modern one. This statement by the Be Water Home interior designers was the starting point for creating this atmosphere in the ephemeral space that the textile company temporarily lends to interior designers, designers and artists to give free rein to their creativity and decorate with a personal style.

With this project, the Be Water Home team wanted to reflect Gancedo's ability to adapt to the times and the tastes of its customers over the years. To this end, it has recreated a living room divided into two diametrically opposed but symmetrical styles. A journey through different eras, where each corner shows the distinctive trends and styles of past decades.

This is how our homes have changed!

From the 40s to the 80s

The first Be Water Home proposal is a living room decorated with a bourgeois aesthetic that takes us back to the 1950s, with patterned fabrics and wallpapers, rich materials such as velvet, fringed trimmings, a beautiful curtain with a bracket... Shall we take a look back?

In the 1940s, decoration in Spain reflected the austerity of the post-war period, with simple furniture and neutral colours. With the arrival of the 1950s, our country experienced a period of economic recovery and cultural openness, with more vibrant colours for both walls and textiles, influenced by international styles. The 60s brought the modern movement and pop culture, with a bright palette, psychedelic prints and innovative shapes in furniture. The 1970s was strongly influenced by the hippie movement and expressive freedom, and in the 1980s opulence reappeared with vibrant colours, reflective fabrics and bold prints, marking an era of luxury in Spanish interior design.

How were windows dressed? In the 1940s and 50s, curtains had a practical rather than a decorative function and light fabrics in neutral colours were the big favourites. As the economy improved, so did the choice of fabrics and colours, and curtains began to incorporate brighter colours and simple patterns. The '60s and '70s were the era of psychedelic prints and bright colours, heavy textured fabrics and the trend to match the overall style of the interior. In the 1980s, opulent and heavy curtains were in, with fabrics such as velvet in rich, dark colours such as maroon and dark green.