How to make a space-saving guest wall for visitors (1961)
Here's an idea designed to make one room serve two purposes . . . a cozy, practical family room, plus well-planned facilities for extra guests or family additions.
Mobile homes: The hot housing trend of the ’50s and ’60s
Back in the late 1950s and early 1960s, the American Dream could be had -- affordably, fully-furnished, and in style -- if you wanted to buy a mobile home!
A vacation home on the water: The Homarina beach cabin (1960)
The Homarina beach cabin provides secure boat storage, over 400 square feet of comfortable, practical leisure living space, plus a large deck right at water's edge.
A vacation home with Japanese style: Summer teahouse (1960)
A touch of Old Japan, added to the occidental comforts and convenience you've come to expect -- that's this charming summer teahouse vacation home design from 1960.
Build your second home: The Ranger A-Frame cabin (1960)
Here's a basic but striking A-frame cabin that's designed for the 'blue snow' country. Inside, there's a wealth of wide-open wonderful space for taking your ease on vacation!
In the neighborhood? 30 mid-century house designs & plans from 1958
Come see this collection of more than 30 classic home designs and house plans from 1958, during the mid-century housing boom when millions of residences were being built in America.
7 budget small house designs (1956)
These seven unique budget small house designs prove that good things still do come in small packages -- that originality can make the tiniest house attractive!
How to make a kitchen center island (1961)
Kitchen center island
A step-saving kitchen island with roll-away cart
This kitchen island food preparation and serving center is designed to sa... Click to read more...
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 spa... Click to read more...
Design-A-Wall modular shelves for the mid-century modern home (1962)
Design-A-Wall units: Modular shelves, bookcases, cabinets and room dividers.
What a wonderful world of beauty and utility is yours with new Design-... Click to read more...
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 st... Click to read more...
How to make a ‘Lazy Susan’ wardrobe closet for your bedroom (1961)
Make a 'Lazy Susan' wardrobe
Four-season wardrobe selection at the touch of a finger
Separate your wardrobe by season . . . by formal and inform... Click to read more...
Mid-century modern carpet styles (1950s)
Christmas will be unforgettable if you give her one of these new broadloom carpet styles. No gift could do more to brighten the heart of a woman who loves her home!
$200 bathroom makeover with tile (1961)
Less than $200 makes the difference
In the average, modest-sized bath (5-1/2 x 7') less than $200 makes the lifetime difference between substitute ma... Click to read more...
Retro-style tile: ’60s ceramic charm in the kitchen
Brighten the cooking center (1961)
This tile mosaic of whimsical flower designs is a two-way boost for the Herbert E Jansons' kitchen. It adds brilli... Click to read more...
