Tooty
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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
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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
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Thursday, 12th of August 2010 08:45:37 PM
How cool for you! Start visiting home stores for the windows.
Darling
Here are a couple of links to retro and vintage items. Good luck!
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