
Interior Definitions for the Mid Century enthusiasts
Yes, it’s part two in my definitions series, where last we talked about Architectural styles of the mid century. Now we move on to decorating
A closer look at interiors inspired by mid-century modern design, from iconic spaces to lived-in rooms that balance form, function, and personality. Be sure to check out our “Interior Design” Resources here!

Yes, it’s part two in my definitions series, where last we talked about Architectural styles of the mid century. Now we move on to decorating

Check out Retro Renovation where they certainly seem to share the same vision we do! With great pictures from 50’s books and magazines, they are

Just like the clothing in your closet, your home furnishings are a reflection of your personal style. Much like the feeling you get when you


I got to thinking today about what has made our house more of a 50’s home. I think part of the challenge of living in

This post over at Apartment Therapy (and all the great comments in the comments section) has a fabulous list of Scandanavian Designers. How many can

I love this because about 15 years ago I heard one designer refer to this as “spin art” decorating (all the furniture goes along the

I was thinking about renovating this morning – mainly because we’re at a lull on projects until we have some money drop in our lap!

We haven’t been doing much remodeling lately, and I’ve been neglecting this catagory. However, I recently ran across these fabulous tiles from Clayhaus Ceramics. I

Ok, so I finally got over to take photos of my friends completed home…the 2nd of the Trading Spaces houses: The piece of furniture they

Opened in 1941, the El Cortez Hotel & Casino is one of Las Vegas’s oldest operating casinos — and one of its most authentic. In

Taken from the “Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book” Copyright 1956, we thought we’d turn Mid-Century Photo Friday into a learning experience. This week we

Lisa Hix at Collectors Weekly was nice enough to point out this awesome article (I hope some of you will attend the show and send

Something I think most folks forget about the 50’s are the garish and horrible colors! Some might like them, but eek! The “toned down” versions

This week we see how to arrange furniture in a 1950’s home. Do you take into account traffic patterns? Or do you deal with scale

Welcome to Mid-Century Photo Friday – if you’ve never found it before, this is a great time to join! My post is a follow up

So, for the next few days I’m going to digress from my love of 1950’s vintage homes because my two friends in the neighborhood who

Taken from the “Better Homes and Gardens Decorating Book” Copyright 1956, we thought we’d turn Mid-Century Photo Friday into a learning experience. Each chapter has

We love our Facebook page followers and some of the neatest things we see are art pieces and products that are post their great creations

This is our doorbell. We love it. Very cool and very original. Nothing amazing sound-wise, but I think the style is awesome. Again, this is

Presenting pinch pleat walls of drapes! Have you found those in your 1950’s home and wondered why they’re there? Read all about why you use

A home office isn’t an essential space for all homeowners but, for those who get to experience the privilege of working from home, it is

Great post over at “House In Progress” under their: Design Idea Guide: Modern Makeover for a Clawfoot Tub, wondering how to “hide” a clawfoot tub

Have you found Collectors Weekly? CollectorsWeekly.com is a resource for people who love vintage and antiques. They provide an awesome place to explore, learn, and

Mid-century is a design style that may seem boring to your kids because it’s all about simplicity and minimalism. However, there are many interactive furniture