Have any Interior Design resources re: 50s era, retro, etc.


Tooty , Tuesday, 10th of August 2010 04:54:08 AM

I am purchasing a house that was built in the 50s.It had one owner and is 
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all orginial.Slate roof, brick exterior.The kitchen has pink metal cabs 
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and orginial Chambers range and oven.The bathrooms have the original 
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colorful 50s tile.I'd like to update the windows, lighting, appliances, 
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etc. yet maintain the 50s vibe.Any resources or ideas would be 
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appreciated.
 
 
 
 
 

Muffin , Wednesday, 11th of August 2010 02:02:02 AM

You are lucky because mid-century modern has become hip again &  
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there are a lot of manufacturers who are replicating designs in  
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reproductions for lighting, hardware, furniture, etc. If you seek the  
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genuine articles, however, check with the architectural salvagers in ur  
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area. Check what they have in inventory, but also have them take note of  
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what you are looking for because they will contact you if & as they get it  
in. A lot of people are rennovating 50 is bathrooms & kitchens & recycling  
the old components. Even companies like Rennovation Hardware have lines  
that come straight out of Lucy & Ricky is home!  
 
 
 
 
 

Darling , Thursday, 12th of August 2010 08:45:37 PM

How cool for you! Start visiting home stores for the windows.  
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Here are a couple of links to retro and vintage items. Good luck!  
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