May 8 update: 306 photos so far in our gallery — wow, this has been EPIC! Hey, readers: Keep getting out the camera, get artsy fartsy with your angles, and let’s see your living room, too! Uploader enabled —>
I went looking on the blog recently for photos of readers’ living rooms, and I was disappointed that I did not have too many. My bad. Do you have a mid mod or vintage living room that you are super proud of? I invite you to upload your photos and share them with the Retro Renovation tribe. Above: Betty Crafter‘s midcentury modern living room — reflected in 70s mirror tile adjacent to the front door. So pretty!
And above: Jane’s living room. Also dreamy. Have fun with your photos — use natural light (no flash) and have fun with your angles; most cameras today, including those on phones, take great pictures. So experiment to get the best shot — yes, you, too, can be artsy fartsy!
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JKaye says
Wonderful rooms, everyone. Thanks. When I saw #18, I felt a jolt of recognition, yet, I just can’t think of what relative or family friend had a setup like that one. But, I know that as a kid I sat in a living room with just that combination of sofas and table and lamp. I know that I was fascinated that a table could be in the middle of a couch. I hate to say it, but, an accessory is missing — there would have been a big ashtray on the bottom level of that table, in a kidney shape. There were ashtrays EVERYWHERE in my youth.
Patti Cannan says
I ‘heart’ Ann in NYC
Anne says
Thanks, Patti.
Lauryn says
Oh my goodness, I LOVE LOVE LOVE this post. Your living rooms are all so fabulous and so beautiful and I am trying not to be so incredibly green with envy. Thank you so much, Pam, for opening it up and so much, fellow readers, for sharing. It is all incredibly inspiring for the next room — our living room — on the project list.
Melanie says
Ann in NYC, you have just made me a fan of lime green. Absolutely beautiful!
Anne says
Thanks, Melanie. I was a little afraid to try such a bright color, but it worked out fine.
Eartha Kitsch says
Too many beautiful rooms to even remember what to comment on!
Loretta in Austin says
Wow, so much cool and beautiful eye candy and color! The L-shaped rocks. I was working late natural light and in a hurry to walk the dog. I almost want a do-over on my pics. There’s gotta be a better angle to pick up another touch…Thanks for doing this, Pam!
pam kueber says
Loretta, if you really want a do over just upload new picks make sure you use your name again and I’ll delete the old ones. Note: Set your cameras medium or small folks — 100kbs or less would be great, many are coming in 1MB or even higher…
Loretta in Austin says
Pam,
I’m on the verge of cashing in my do-over and posting new pictures. Thanks for offering to delete the others. What a great opportunity to start thinking about next phases!
pam kueber says
three from earlier, deleted
ChrisH says
Wow, look at all the beautiful living rooms. You guys may inspire me to do some work this weekend.
Melanie says
Oh, I just love seeing everybodys gorgeous furniture and decor. I especially LOVE that aqua colored sofa. Yummy!
I just uploaded a photo of my little corner of my very cluttered livingroom. Ok, I admit it’s been awhile since I cleaned house, but I just wanted to share my cute little chair that I got at an auction for $5. The ottoman which has very similar legs as the chair (didn’t show up on the photo) came with the house, and the wall hanging I just bought this winter on impulse at an auction and I love the way it goes with my gray walls and the teal chair. Don’t know what part of the century it’s from, but I love it.
Roberta says
I just uploaded a picture of my freshly-reupholstered 1948 sofa and chair. They are pictured with the original blond tables and black lamps that were part of the set when first acquired by my mother in 1948. I also have a before picture of the sofa and chair, if any one is interested. It had last been recovered in 1957 with a turquoise nylon loop geometric pattern. Sadly, I cannot use the nylon loop nowadays as I have cats. I think the work was done very well, and am really happy with the furniture now.
pam kueber says
They’re gorgeous, Roberta!
Jill Smith says
Hi Pam!
Great idea and a great way to involve your readers. It’s so much fun to see interiors from everyone.
Thanks!