1970s
Get down with these groovy vinyl floors from the ’70s
In the ’70s, modern versions of linoleum made with vinyl were the must-have floors in kitchens, family rooms, and even bathrooms. Take a look back – or look down – here!
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1950s
A-frame house plans for second homes & family vacation cabins: 12 retro designs from the ’50s & ’60s
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!
1970s
A ’70s designer dream house: The American Home of 1974
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!
1950s
Vintage style, loud and proud! See 12 bold striped & checkerboard floors from 1950s homes
Get some retro decorating advice and see floors from 1950s homes featuring creatively striped and checkerboard flooring patterns with two or more colors.
1960s
Beautiful party tablesettings: 7 ways to present a holiday table with retro style (1974)
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!
1970s
Go oh-so-retro and wallpaper your ceiling like they did in the ’70s
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 your ceiling!
1900s
How to throw a formal dinner party, Edwardian-style (1905)
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.
1800s
Victorian etiquette: 72 simple rules for men while at the dinner table (1889)
Victorian etiquette: Perhaps it is quite a simple occurrence to eat your breakfast, your dinner, or your supper, yet the gentleman or lady, and the low-bred man or woman, are not more strongly contrasted than when at the table.
1960s
Space age: Amazing retro futuristic homes of the ’60s
What did the future look like from the ’60s? In this ad series for Motorola, commercial artist Charles Schridde depicted modernist homes of the future – and perfectly captured the era’s sleek style and space-age optimism.
1960s
Merry & bright Christmas centerpieces (1962)
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
1960s
How to make a fold-away dining corner in your kitchen (1961)
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
1800s
6 stunning silver Victorian tilting water pitchers (1889)
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.
1960s
Design & decor for a small but practical dream house (1960)
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
1960s
Wallpaper wizardry: The fresh home trend for 1966
Be a wallpaper “whizzard” Fresh pattern on the wall — even more than fresh paint — works bigger decorating wonders than almost anything else you
1960s
How to make a buffet server for your dining room & kitchen (1961)
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
1940s
Retro yellow kitchens from yesteryear
Pink is dead: Style trend in housewares features yellow (1956) Better repaint your pink pots and change; your turquoise towels, ma’am: The stylish new housewares
1980s
How to make any kitchen more sociable (1981)
How to make any kitchen more sociable To make any kitchen as people-oriented as it is practical, start by rethinking it as a room, not
1950s
Retro pink kitchens for you and me: Pink, white & black home decor from the 1950s
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
1910s
How to set a formal dinner table: Rules from 1915
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
1920s
See inside the ideal American home of the ’20s
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
1920s
Use your fingers or a fork? Etiquette tips on how to eat certain foods (1921)
Do you use your fingers or a fork? Etiquette tips on how to eat certain foods In conveying the food to the mouth, the handle
1970s
How to make crafty macrame coasters (1974)
Use macrame for coasters by Alice Morrell I wonder if you have ever looked at an ugly glass stain on your furniture and wished that
1920s
Dishes to make food most attractive (1921)
Dishes to make food most attractive by Marion Brownfield We hear a great deal about “the psychology” of this, that and the other. The
1900s
Tips for decorating the Thanksgiving table (1900)
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.
1950s
Space-saving home decorating hints (1959)
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,
1950s
Guide to easy entertaining: Centerpieces (1958)
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
1970s
Dinettes & dining tables from Daystrom (1972)
Eclectic yellow and white dinette Cabana dining table and bamboo-effect chairs Linear dining table with chrome/stainless steel accents Esprit Decor group glass dinette
1950s
Georgetown home tour (1930s-1940s)
The Yerkes home’s exterior – front and back Living room Dining room Kitchen Stairwell Hallway Bedroom in Yerkes home TRoom with drafting table
1960s
Festive carousel kitchen in turquoise (1966)
Party-perfect & festive Florida kitchen A festive carousel makes this kitchen party-perfect all the time. The original island treatment, designed by Roz Mark, AID, features
1900s
A tour of the White House (1904)
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
1950s
Guide to easy entertaining: Table settings (1958)
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
1970s
House of the year (1972)
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
1900s
Tips for dining al fresco (1908)
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
1910s
Crown Derby and the aristocracy of porcelain (1912)
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
1910s
Smart ways to outfit the kitchen (1910)
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
1920s
How to light your dining room (1922)
Dining room lights by Ethel Davis Seal, drawings by Marion Dismant Some years ago, when hanging domes were doing their merriest worst to the appearance
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