1960s
20 stunning space-age retro futuristic home concepts from the ’60s
What did the future look like from the ’60s? See some modernist-style retro futuristic home concepts that captured the midcentury era’s sleek style and space-age optimism.
What did the future look like from the ’60s? See some modernist-style retro futuristic home concepts that captured the midcentury era’s sleek style and space-age optimism.
A festive carousel kitchen island makes this home party-perfect all the time. A lazy Susan in the center holds serving dishes, and adds to the design, too.
In the ’70s & ’80s, vintage vinyl floors like these were the must-have design touch in kitchens, family rooms, and beyond Take a look back – or look down – here!
See 40 beautiful images from the 1910s, and get inspired by the color schemes and vintage home wall decor from more than 100 years ago!
Learn to macrame with the classic technique to create some vintage-style projects – a plant hanger, a belt, basket-style coasters & an owl wall hanging – from macrame’s ’70s heyday.
What was Victorian etiquette was like for men? There were rules for everything – so take a trip back to the 1880s and see what was what way back when.
Why stop with the walls when decorating your home when you can add color and flair up high? Here are some retro examples and home decor tips on how to wallpaper a ceiling!
These retro yellow kitchens – in all their buttery, warm and sunny splendor – are here for the midcentury home decor enthusiast to appreciate!
See a bunch of vintage mid-century wallpapers, and get vintage insight from the ’60s about traditional and then-modern home decor and color schemes.
Our practical dream house: Practical in the sense of low maintenance. Dreamy in the way it realizes the family’s hopes. What a house costs to
The A-frame house design is a tried and true style, and was especially popular for second homes and vacation cabins in the ’60s. See several retro A-frames here!
To make any kitchen cozier and more welcoming! start by rethinking it as a room, not just a place to cook. Here are some ideas for how to make your kitchen work both ways.
You enter the house through the front door, painted an unforgettable bright blue, outside and in. You stand on cool, dark ceramic tile that has the sleek look of polished leather. Take a tour of this ’70s designer dream house here!
Get some retro decorating advice and see floors from 1950s homes featuring creatively striped and checkerboard flooring patterns with two or more colors.
The secret to party-giving is good food plus good company in a beautiful setting. When it comes to perfect party tablesettings, here are ways to showcase your decorating and culinary skills!
The following is a list of the indispensable and necessary pieces of china and glass for correct dinner service, together with a menu describing each of the fourteen courses served at a formal dinner party.
Christmas centerpieces At Christmas time, you want to set a bountiful, beautiful table, with your very best china, a cherished old lace or damask cloth
What can you eat with your fingers? What needs a fork? Get the answers to these and other questions with etiquette tips from the ’20s!
Fold-away dining corner A family-centered dining nook tucks away into warm wood paneling Here is an idea that will provide additional living space in your
The tilting water pitcher was something often found on the dining table during the Victorian era. Mounted on a swing pivot, it simplified the task of pouring ice water into cups or glasses, as there was no lifting required.
Make a ‘Finger-tip’ buffet server Display, serve, store, “roll away” with this serving center of fine wood This built-in buffet will save you steps, help
In this new era of proper lighting fixtures, a soft but adequate glow, rose-colored or golden, permeates to the farthest corner; one is seen, and sees others, under the most flattering conditions
The modern fashion in floors What a wonderful, work-saving center the modern kitchen-dining area is! The dining table can be just a step away from
How to set a formal dinner table: Formal dinner cover in detail How to set a formal dinner table: Diagram of table laid for home
Vintage parquet inlaid linoleum in a living room ’20s dining room decor A staircase landing with bedrooms in a vintage 1920s home ’20s home decor: Glorifying
Dishes to make food most attractive by Marion Brownfield We hear a great deal about “the psychology” of this, that and the other. The
Decorating the Thanksgiving table? Never before In the history of Thanksgiving dinners have the color schemes for trimming up the dining-room been so delightful as this year.
Wood grille divider Handsome wood grille, attached to ceiling, wall, and floor separates dining room from entrance hall in the Clinton Peets’ home, Sherman Oaks,
Centerpieces for your dining table What makes a party? Three simple ingredients: a beautiful table, an appetizing dinner and the festive touch of candles and
Eclectic yellow and white dinette from Daystrom (1972) Cabana dining table and bamboo-effect chairs Linear dining table with chrome/stainless steel accents Esprit Decor
The Yerkes home’s exterior – front and back Living room Dining room Kitchen Stairwell Hallway Bedroom in Yerkes home TRoom with drafting table
The lobby of the White House The Red Room The Blue Room The Green Room The President’s office, White House The State Dining Room The
Every hostess takes pride in a beautiful table set with sparkling china and gleaming silver. Each of the table settings shown on these pages demonstrates
House of the year by Helene Brown Good design, great value and wide availability keynote American Home‘s “House of the Year” — top prize in
Dining outdoors An outdoor dining room is a great luxury and is not always difficult to arrange. A portion of the piazza which is secluded
About the aristocracy of porcelain Marking that will help you detect the gems of your closet The Derby china, or the “Crown Derby,” as it
Comforts for the kitchen Comforts for the kitchen! There was a time when every other room in the house received thought before the kitchen, as
Everyday kitchen and dining room glassware Here’s a look at some glassware typical to 1909: 2 decanters, 2 claret jugs, carafe, water jug and glass,
Have you an artistic dining room? Here are some that give an excellent idea of harmonious arrangement for beauty and comfort The dining room is
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