Comments on: The Mid-Century Modest Manifesto http://retrorenovation.com Products and ideas to remodel your mid century home in authentic vintage style Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:16:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Joann Leonard http://retrorenovation.com/mid-century-modest-manifesto/comment-page-1/#comment-103920 Joann Leonard Sat, 12 Nov 2011 02:31:43 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?page_id=18791#comment-103920 Stay away from the ubiquitous granite, more trouble than it's worth I understand + it's hard to tell when it's dirty. Uck. When I finally did a remodel of the pink kitchen (I really loved it, but didn't know better then), 25 years ago, the counter tile was replaced with white corian. it was not installed right and cracks have ensued, so soon I'll be replacing it with, you guessed it, white corian. It's a dream to keep clean and almost looks like formica. I have some other kitchen remodel tips that don't involve 'opening' the kitchen (mine was open to begin with), or making structural changes. Fact is, it was too open. We closed off one traffic path and never regretted it. Stay away from the ubiquitous granite, more trouble than it’s worth I understand + it’s hard to tell when it’s dirty. Uck. When I finally did a remodel of the pink kitchen (I really loved it, but didn’t know better then), 25 years ago, the counter tile was replaced with white corian. it was not installed right and cracks have ensued, so soon I’ll be replacing it with, you guessed it, white corian. It’s a dream to keep clean and almost looks like formica.

I have some other kitchen remodel tips that don’t involve ‘opening’ the kitchen (mine was open to begin with), or making structural changes. Fact is, it was too open. We closed off one traffic path and never regretted it.

]]> By: Tracy Bristol http://retrorenovation.com/mid-century-modest-manifesto/comment-page-1/#comment-97976 Tracy Bristol Tue, 18 Oct 2011 05:30:49 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?page_id=18791#comment-97976 Pam, I've found my people! I'm 53 and have lived in my 1964 Texas ranch house for 22 years. I've been collecting for many years and I love my 1700 square foot house. You inspire me! I'm a newbie, so you may already know about the Wilsonart Wilson House in Temple, Texas. If not, enjoy! http://www.wilsonart.com/wilsonhouse/ Best, Tracy Pam, I’ve found my people! I’m 53 and have lived in my 1964 Texas ranch house for 22 years. I’ve been collecting for many years and I love my 1700 square foot house. You inspire me!

I’m a newbie, so you may already know about the Wilsonart Wilson House in Temple, Texas. If not, enjoy!

http://www.wilsonart.com/wilsonhouse/

Best,
Tracy

]]> By: Chris http://retrorenovation.com/mid-century-modest-manifesto/comment-page-1/#comment-97671 Chris Sat, 15 Oct 2011 14:48:32 +0000 http://retrorenovation.com/?page_id=18791#comment-97671 Hi Pam! Like you, I spend hours combing the Internet looking for MCM finds and inspiration. In fact, that's how I came across your blog! I love it! I get so excited to find others who have a passion for all things mid-century. My partner and I bought a house (William Krisel) in Palm Springs last year and were lucky enough not to have to search for authentic kitchen cabinets...they are still installed. They are white formica with woodgrain formica fronts and I love them. Our kitchen also has the original terrazzo floor and an Imperial 900 double oven (in great working condition). Anyway, love your blog. You are an inspiration! Chris Hi Pam! Like you, I spend hours combing the Internet looking for MCM finds and inspiration. In fact, that’s how I came across your blog! I love it! I get so excited to find others who have a passion for all things mid-century.

My partner and I bought a house (William Krisel) in Palm Springs last year and were lucky enough not to have to search for authentic kitchen cabinets…they are still installed. They are white formica with woodgrain formica fronts and I love them. Our kitchen also has the original terrazzo floor and an Imperial 900 double oven (in great working condition).

Anyway, love your blog. You are an inspiration!
Chris

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