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38 Amazing Photos Show How People Lived in Their Homes From the Late 19th Century

Amazing Vintage Photographs of People at Home From the 1900s

A typical Edwardian interior was something new and cheerful. Fresh and light colors composed most of the interiors in this period. It saw the beginning of a deviation from the formal to informal. Furnitures started being made of bamboo and wicker. They were made in various styles which included baroque, rococo and empire. Modern creativityContinue reading “Amazing Vintage Photographs of People at Home From the 1900s”

A Gallery of 20 American Bathroom Designs From the 1950s

The era of stark, lifeless bathrooms is quickly disappearing. In its wake is an exciting trend toward colorful, interesting bathroom design. In the 1950s, style-conscious homeowners insist on planning their own bathrooms as they do the other rooms in the home… they are proud to “leave the bathroom door open.” What goes into a “comfortable”Continue reading “A Gallery of 20 American Bathroom Designs From the 1950s”

34 Vintage Snapshots of People in Their Kitchens From the 1960s

The 1960s were all about innovation and eclectic style. The mid-century modern look was still going strong and folks were eager to add pops of color throughout their home decor. The 1960s marked the beginning of when kitchens became more than just a place to prepare food. Instead, kitchens turned into the center of theContinue reading “34 Vintage Snapshots of People in Their Kitchens From the 1960s”

45 Vintage Photos of People at Their Kitchens From the 1960s

In the 1960s, it wasn’t just the fashion that was groovy and out there – interiors and architecture reflected trends of the time, too. One room that really received unique features during the 1960s were kitchens. Whether it was floor-to-ceiling woodwork or chartreuse laminate countertops, kitchens were far from boring during this era. The biggestContinue reading “45 Vintage Photos of People at Their Kitchens From the 1960s”

Homes of the Future: A Look Back at Charles Schridde’s Stunning ‘60s Ads For Motorola

Charles Schridde was born in 1926 and grew up in rural Illinois. He was an artist from an early age and received a scholarship to the Chicago Art Institute when he was age 17. He began at the institute, but was then enlisted in the Navy for two years. When he returned from the Navy,Continue reading “Homes of the Future: A Look Back at Charles Schridde’s Stunning ‘60s Ads For Motorola”

Cool Photos Show What House Parties Looked Like in the 1960s

The 1960s were the time of the hippies, “Make love, not war”, The Beatles and Woodstock. It brings images of cultural revolution, peace symbols, flower power, beach culture, short skirts, flares and lots of hair. Girls looked like Twiggy or Lulu. The decade finishes with the opening of the musical Hair and its shocking (forContinue reading “Cool Photos Show What House Parties Looked Like in the 1960s”

40 Vintage Photos Capturing People at Home During the 1940s

Home design in the 1940s, especially in the kitchen, represented a rapid shift. Older styles and materials were quickly replaced. New ideas took hold, and the kitchen was transformed. Because of World War II restrictions, it would not be until the late 1940s and into the 1950s that many of these new materials found theirContinue reading “40 Vintage Photos Capturing People at Home During the 1940s”

Photos of Tina Turner at Her Home in View Park, California in 1972

These photos captured moments of Tina Turner at her mid-century home in View Park, California in 1972. The front door featured handles that were molds of her hands. The family room included a waterfall with a pond and a wet bar with a built-in fish tank. Ike Turner purchased the home in 1963, shortly afterContinue reading “Photos of Tina Turner at Her Home in View Park, California in 1972”