Whether you own a mid-century home or simply love the retro look, you’ve found your place for: New product recommendations for your home renovation projects … inspirational vintage images … stories of other readers’ homes … quirky info about the 40s, 50s, 60s & 70s design ethic… and a community of homeowners dedicated to cherishing their postwar ranch, cape, colonial, contemporary, split-level and bungalow homes. Welcome — and here’s a roadmap to help you get started.
Almost all the navigation is at the top of the page.:
- Head for the blue bar bar to look for help with products to complete your renovation projects, to decorate or accessories –>
- Click on the title — Kitchens, Bathrooms, etc — and you will go to an expanded sub-directory (in light blue) of more items in that section –>
- Best idea: Come back every day — you never know what fun I’ll serve up.
Looking for something else? Seriously, the Search box at the top works really well. And, don’t forget the FAQs center column.
This site also has:
- Terms of Use – which you must read before Commenting.
- A Privacy Policy
- No buying or selling on the main blog — use the Forum
And, if you have some more time, see my other little website, Save The Pink Bathrooms.
And please, take care when renovating!
We all care very much about managing environmental and safety issues properly, so when undertaking your restoration project, be sure to familiarize yourself with and use recommended best practices. For example, the EPA hosts a website on lead in the home and a website on asbestos in the home. Consult professionals regarding these materials, and also about the proper disposal of debris, etc.
My daughter and I just bough a 1950s house. I am interested in honoring the original kitchen and not destroying it with an “update.” I really appreciate your site!! Thank you so much. When and where are you coming to Portland? I live in Portland and would love to meet up with yoou and simillar.
I have Crane ‘Yorkshire’ sink with faucets that looks exactly like
one that you have pictured on your website. It’s 24inches wide
20 inches deep. Can you tell me it’s approximate age?
Thanks,
Cobb
Do you have any pictures of backyards? For example, picnic tables, swing sets, barbecue grills from the 1950′s?
Susan, we have some photos of fences and screens…but not so much backyard accessories yet. I’ll keep an eye out, as I know readers are looking for stuff like this. You might also check out Brian’s site, AtomicAddiction.com, I kind of recall he might have some stuff in this vein, also, Mary-Frances at Midcenturystyle.net, Meanwhile here are some screen and fence posts (teehee):
http://retrorenovation.com/2008/04/26/50s-fences-more-ideas-courtesy-laura-b/
http://retrorenovation.com/2008/04/25/50s-fences-some-great-ideas-courtesy-of-laura-b/
I’ve just found your wonderful website and it reminds me of travelling to the States from Australia and being in awe of your architecture. Ours mid-century architecture is very different. I wish we had access to some of the furnishing resources you have over there!
Welcome longgonebaby, so sad that you are not here in retro paradise. But Australia is its own paradise. Some day I would LOVE to get there!
Hello everyone!
Im in need of adivce…
I live in texas area near a lake. In 1943, 3 brothers were called to serve their country. The brother bought a peice of land near this lake and built 3 little cabins in a row out of 2 Montgomery Ward mail order homes.
In 2004 I bought the Last house that was built, it is a 1 bedroom,NO BATH, with a kitchen and screened in porch. I have spent the last 5 years making it “picture perfect” from the paint right down to the 1952 Norge in the kitchen. Heres my problem.
Last December the 1st and biggest house out of the 3 was torn down because the people no longer wanted it. I am in the process of buying the 2nd house (right next door to mine) When I went inside for the first time its a livingroom, bedroom,kitchen, bathroom combo. But to my HORROR some one had gutted and Panneled the walls throught. Its that dark paneling from like the 70′s. and to make matters worse they instles “popcorn” celinings throught too.
The out side refelcts a 1940′s bungalow and Id like the inside to refelct the 40′s to. But what am I to Do with all that panelling ?! I dont have enough to re-drywall So im afraid im stuck with it. I was under the impression that prefab houses of the 50′s used panneling a lot. but i cannot find any pictures and am Afrid I will be stuck with a wester themed lake 70′s house…
PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!
Mickey, we would LOVE to see your restored cottage #3 — send me pics at retrorenovation at gmail dot com.
Meanwhile, I am sitting here reading and writing this from my 1951 basement home office. It has paneling and was painted when we moved in. Like, a cold stark chalky white, as I recall. I painted it avocado green – satin finish from the Sherwin-Williams Suburban Modern palette. And I absolutely love it. I don’t think there’s anything wrong – or “inauthentic” – about painting your paneling. While original knotty pine or pecky cypress or cherry or (whatever) of good quality and in excellent shape might be worth saving (and a shame to cover over) no one says you have to keep something that isn’t quite right or even, doesn’t suit you even if it is original. So…. paint!?
I live in a wonderful 60s house – unfortunately, I have a husband who is adverse to 60s tiled bathrooms. He has already succeeded in gutting two – (one was a wonderful green and the other yellow – I begged to keep the yellow shower, but alas it is gone and replaced with an ugly tan tiled shower) only one remains and he wants to do the same to it. It has a wonderful white hexagon with one inch squares floor, tiled walls and a tiled countertop – all white with a few star tiles thrown in. Unfortunately a leak has developed under the tub and they say we must remove the tub to fix it – is there any way to remove a tub and not destroy the tile floor and surround? If not, is there possibly anywhere to find the tile to replace the ones that are broken by necessity? HELP
Mary – I leave it to you and your husband and your plumbing experts to solve the tub removal question. But if you need tile resources, they are at the top of this Page: http://retrorenovation.com/bathroom-hardware/.
Good luck.
OMG!!!! I’m in retro heaven
I have been wanting to have my kitchen countertop replaced with a boomerang pattern for ages and am just a huge step closer now.
By any chance Pam or anyone else in here, can someone recommend a contractor to do this install for me in NY, Queens???
Thanks Ever So,
Stevie-lyn
I’m remodeling my bathroom, and love the 50s look. Your site is just great. I’m glad I found it.
Debbie, welcome!
I have a Youngstown Kitchen sink for sale. It is 54″ x 24″. Can some one tell me what it is worth. It is in good condition.
Thelma, this is in the FAQs: http://retrorenovation.com/2009/04/03/how-much-are-my-metal-kitchen-cabinets-worth/comment-page-1/#comment-36065
AWESOME Site!
Deb, thank you! What’s your retro renovation story?
I recently started remodeling an old house from the early 1900′s. My fiance’s grandmother deeded the house to us. i dont think its been remodeled or updated since then. I tore up the carpet in the living room, thinking of replacing it and come to find out there is wood floor underneath. So I hired someone to come in and restore it and it looks beautiful! Now my next two projects are the paneling in the living room (going to fill in the cracks and paint over it) and the kitchen. This kitchen is the smallest I’ve ever seen; smaller than most apartments. I don’t know if back in the day women didn’t desire large kitchens or what.
But anyway my fiance wants to tear out the metal cabinets and replace with new wood ones. But after looking at this website I relize that there is great potential for the cabinets. I don’t know how old they are I just know that the bottom ones are avocado green Ampco cabinets. The top ones were origianlly white painted green so I cant find a logo or anything on them. We’re on a small budget so does anyone have ideas about taking the paint off them and repainting them?
Also does anyone know how old these cabinets may be? they are in excellent condition!!
Welcome, Chelsea. We have tons of info on steel kitchen cabinets here. Please take the time and go through these posts to find the answers you are looking for: Go to the Categories box in the center column, then By Room/Kitchen/Steel Kitchen Cabinets. Readers have had best results with taking them for professional powder coating or auto body painting. If you are a Do It Yourselfer please be cognizant of all environmental and safety issues – there are many locations on my site to find EPA websites regarding both lead and asbestos, for example. Finally, we have ID’d Ampco cabinets on the Forum: http://retrorenovation.com/forum. But, I don’t have any information on them. Good luck.
Also along with the cabinets the fridge, sink, and oven are all the avocado green!
I am SO glad to find this website! We are the second owners of a 1947 home. The home’s exterior is Roman brick. Neither of us like the look of the brick (condensation issues with the venting caused a “leeching” effect–white calcification-like marks, etc.). We got the old venting issue cleared up, but the marks are there forever, according to several masons. We’re wondering about painting the brick exterior. Was this ever done in the late 40′s/early 50′s. Neutral colors? Thanks so much.
Hi Mrs. Seattle – welcome. For sure I have seen references to painting brick. Royal Barry Wills talks about ‘whitewashing’ the bricks on Cape Cods in his books. I would think that it’s totally acceptable on ranches and colonial-ranch mixes as well.
Hi again..i was just wondering when clawfoot bathtubs were used in most homes? havent been able to really find an answer.
Chelsea, I would say WWII and prior. But a good place to ask: deabath.com
Chelsea, found this interesting reference about one-piece cast tubs being invented by Kohler in 1911: http://www.us.kohler.com/planning/detail.jsp?aid=1115489476510§ion=3&nsection=3&nsubsection=1&nitem=2
But, need to sign off now. Good luck.
thanks for both the websites. Now i know about how much my tub is worth considering its in excellent condition! Also the story from Kohler was very interesting..thanks again!
I am renovating my late parents’ home before putting it up for sale later this year. I recently realized that the grey marble tiles in the bathroom…..which I had long assumed were ceramic…are in fact classic 50′s plastic! This does present a slight problem, however, as I will need to replace several tiles that were damaged when my folks redecorated some years back. Anyone know a source for plastic tile? I have checked eBay, but all that I found there this week was pink marble. Gorgeous…but not what I need…..sigh.
Carol, I see these plastic tiles in gray on occasion on ebay. You’re going to have to wait it out. If you have a local Habitat for Humanity/Re-Store and are able to frequent it, there may be some there. Good luck, pam
Any ideas on how to strip and repaint metal patio furniture glider rocker and chairs from the 40′s and 50′s and wear i can find paint colors???
Linda, this is not a DIY site – you might check other sites for this kind of how-to info, along with paints that are recommended. We do have lots of info on historic midcentury paint colors, though, try here: http://retrorenovation.com/paint-colors/ … Good luck.
I had the “deco-inspired” knobs & pulls selected for my 1947 kitchen, but alas, I’d like to find a matching pull for the dishwasher. (It’ll be a fully-integrated one that requires a panel; we’re having someone make a match w/ our cabinets.) We don’t want to use two pulls, because we’re concerned about pulling on one side constantly, thereby possibly off-setting the dishwasher door. I need polished chrome/nickel. Any good sites/companies to consider (that have matching cabinet AND dishwasher pulls)?
Sorry, Mrs. Seattle, I have never researched this. But what about Atlas Housewares: http://www.atlashomewares.com/appliancepulls.html
i am new to this site. i signed because i have youngstown cabinets in my kitchen that i want to take out. i am not sure of their year of production, but i think that they are diana goddess of the hunt. thats all i could find. i am trying to find out their value and having absolutely no luck.they are in good condition, with the exception of one door that came off. another is doing the same. they are upper and lower wall with a carousel and corner cabinet. i think i have a set of drawersa to it buried in my garage along with some mounted in my basement. is there anyone out there that can help me to put a dollar amount on these so that i can get new cabinetry? i just need an idea of what to start at. thanks so much.
hi army mom, this is in the FAQs up on the nav bar. good luck.
I am also new to this site. I have several Geneva creamy white with all hardware kitchen cabinets to sell in good shape. Glass door fronts and glass side shelves. Pull out spring cutting board lots of other extras. I do not know how to place them on this site for sale or if I can. Thanks for all you do. Donna
Donna and other new readers: All buy/sell items go onto our Forum: http://retrorenovation.com/forum. The main focus is vintage steel kitchen cabinets, and there’s also space toward the bottom for other stuff.
Discussion of pricing and other methods to sell are in the FAQ’s – along the nav bar.
Just bought a 1958 ranch in Hagerstown MD. All original including the Robin’s egg blue kitchen. There is a Youngstown Kitchen Dishwasher that needs to be cleaned, there is some mold on the inside racks. Any suggestions? The washer is the front load, not the top load. Is there any one that knows if there reparable? And who or were I can go for parts? Also….NU-TONE range hood parts?
thanks to all!! GREAT SITE!!!!!
Hi Jim, and welcome. I don’t know the answers to the dishwasher questions. The site is really about aesthetics and design rather than DIY and Fix-It although occasionally we broach cleaning issues. I also don’t know where to point you to experts on the repair/parts question. On the Nutone hood the first place I’d ask is: R&I: http://www.rinutonedistr.com/, and there’s another place online I think that boasts Nutone repairs. Congrats on your house, your kitchen sounds fabulous!
Woe is me! We are doing a mini-remodel of our 50′s bathroom and everything is great, but we can’t put tile in our 2nd floor bathroom because of the age of our Arts and Crafts Bungalow and issues of weight in this 100 sq ft bathroom. Also, we were told linolium and marmolium were no good because we are in the NE, very humid climate and because it is a bathroom – I even called Armstrong and they said it would void the warranty.
SO, we need to choose vinly – gasp. One is worst than the next. Are there any funky vinly dealers out there? We have 2-tone blue tile – kinda a light aqua with a darker blue every 10th tile or so.
Ideas? Thanks and FABU web site!!!!!!
Hi Imalovesmax, and welcome. We have some vinyl composite tiles shown on the site – with streaks. If you want sheet vinyl, be sure check the Commercial (rather than Residential) sections of the websites of the various makers, including Armstrong, Mannington, Congoleum. Also try: Domco Tarkett… maybe you would like Fritztile… and oh, I have an update coming on Burke rubber tile – also very cool looking. Of course – all these need to be checked for bathroom use specifications. Here is the Flooring Page: http://retrorenovation.com/flooring/ – which includes some links to get you started on posts already done.
And thanks for bringing up the weight issue. Yes, tile can get heavy.
Thanks so much!!!!
Imalovesmax, check out this bathroom, too – I just saw it, it has rubber sheet flooring and they say it’s okay for water!
I love this site and visit most days just to feed my eyeballs and spirit. Now I’m coming in hopes someone can point me towards some mid-century furniture experts. I have some very cool White Furniture Company stuff that I’m having a hard time valuing. Any suggestions for resources? Experts? Bueller?
Welcome, Liz – glad you’re checking in, \and so nice to know we’re helping out the eyeballs and especially – the spirit. Please comment early and often. Me, no know answer to your question — but other might! White Furniture Company experts out there???
Liz, you can send me a photo if you’d like for me to post it — retrorenovation at gmail dot com.
Hi Liz!
I just joined the site about a week ago. I can’t get enough of it! I’m sure you will find Pam and everyone else so helpful.
Hello Pam!
I’ve been following your blog on and off for a while now… however, I haven’t done much commenting… thank for all of the great tips that you give.
I’m looking for Vintage porch posts and lights to put on my freshly renovated porch. Any suggestions?
Also, I have a blog where I talk about my Retro house, Finds and more… How do I get added to the blogroll?
Thanks, Lara
Hi Pam,
Thanks for the tip on Atlas Homewares for appliance pulls. They have some styles that are definitely similar to what I’m looking for. A Seattle-based resource is Builders Hardware. Not sure what they have online, but I went to their showroom floor last week and was blown away with their choices. http://www.builders-hardware.com/default.aspx
Hello,
I just purchased a 1959 home with all the renovations except the hall bathroom. It is in its original from and beautiful with mosaic floor tile and original tub complete with the original sliding doors, even the original shower faucets. The sink needs to be brought back to the 50′s though. It’s okay but a wall mounted sink with legs would be perfect. Your site is the only one I could find with what I needed. Kudos!!!!!!
Hi Pam,
Do you have any ideas for kitchen sink faucets for a 1947 home? We had a M76 Dishmaster, but took it out since it wasn’t as retro as we are looking for. I’ve seen your great photos/ads of late 40′s faucets, but I’m wondering if you know of anyone who is making repros of the older faucets. We’d go with anything up through the 50′s. Thanks for all your helpful advice!
Mrs. Seattle, can you send me a photo of your kitchen and sink area and I’ll see what I can find/recommend? Email to: retrorenovation [at] gmail [dot] com and attach images. Thanks.
I have a few retro items that I want to sell, being that we are renovating our kitchen. Basically, we have Geneva metals cabinets and a working roper stove from the 50s. I would hate to have to recycle this stuff, as it still works and has value to some retro-philes.
What forums, etc. are out there with buyers looking for stuff like this, without having to go through that annoying eBay experiance?
Thanks
C L
C L, See this post with my thoughts on selling vintage metal cabinets: http://retrorenovation.com/2009/04/09/how-and-where-to-sell-your-vintage-metal-kitchen-cabinets/
This post on my experience re pricing them: http://retrorenovation.com/2009/04/03/how-much-are-my-metal-kitchen-cabinets-worth/
…I am thinking of adding a Buying/Selling tab — I am getting overwhelmed with emails and comments on this issue even though it’s addressed in the FAQs.
The Gerber Aqua Flush seems to have the lines and features of the Ultra Flush, but without to “power assist”.
I discovered your website earlier this year. I have a 1951 Post-War Wartime Tract home in the San Francisco [northwest] East Bay. We purchased it in 2003 from the original owner. They did a remodel in 1964 so little detail is left from 1951. Though the modest pink with blue trim and white fixture bath room is largely intact. We have done our own improvements and about a year ago I got the mid-Century bug, so I have tried to invoke some of the original 1951 era through mostly color.
Thanks for this site!
Chuck
Help! Since I bought my 1951 ranch six years ago, I have been searching for replacement crank operators for the original metal-frame casement windows. The ones sold at the big-box stores are two thick to fit through the slot on the window frame. Any suggestions? Many of windows do not function, and I can’t afford to replace them entirely….
Franci, this I do not know. Maybe a reader will chime in….
Pam, I’m not sure where else to ask, but how do you get a photo to appear on our comments?
Deb
Hi, Deb. WordPress sites do not allow for photos to be uploaded with comments for security reasons. The easiest thing to do is to put your photo online in flickr, picasa or another similar application and then link to it from comments.
Hi,
I was looking for ideas on how to change my 1980 pop up camper into a blast from the 50s! I LOVE vintage as i have been a collector and restorer of vintage clothing! I have been trying to find retro laminate to cover my table and my floor with the boomerang look but for 1 sheet or 4×10 they want $300-600. I was wondering if you knew of any places to look for such thing!
LOVE your site!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you!
Donna
Welcome Donna. I am told you can get sheets of the Formica boomerang laminate — it’s called “Skylark” — from a big box store like Home Depot or Lowe’s for a very reasonable price. See them on this page, scroll to the bottom: http://retrorenovation.com/retro-laminates/
Pam,
Ran into a daughter of the original owner 1955 home we purchased recently. She said there were cork floors in part of the home, (now has carpeting over it). Anyone heard of this? Can’t find anything on it…
amadam, cork floors were used quite widely, i believe. i have them in my foyer and two bedrooms in 9″ squares.
Hi Pam
I stumbled across your website while researching 60s interior colours. Having viewed your site I am glad to have found like interests and will continue renovating my 1967 house with increased vigour. The kitchen, wallpaper, linoleum, pink bath/tiles and varnished wood will be kept. I have started with the light fitting and sourced some 60s flying saucer light fittings from ebay and the local salvage yard. Some pics are on flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/28370405@N04/
When removing a fluorescent from kitchen I noticed the ceiling underneath was a pale mint green, would the wall and ceiling have been the same color?
Yowz, aussie chicken, the lights on your flickr photostream and fantastic! I also love love love the wallpaper in your living room – promise us you’ll never change it! Readers: Wallpaper! Regarding your mint green ceiling, I think this color may have been extremely common around the period you describe, 1967. I had tons of it in my house, too, on trim. Hard to say whether it was also on the walls of your kitchen, but if you make me guess one way or another, I’d say: Yes. The other possibility: There was wallpaper in the kitchen and the ceiling color was chosen to coordinate in a relatively neutral fashion. Actually, I really like the idea of colors on the ceilings. White can be so harsh. In my basement, which is finished with cherry paneling, etc. (very very livable, we spend most all our time there), I painted all the ceilings Sherwin Williams Beige 2859, from the Suburban Modern Exterior Palette. It almost “reads” white – very neutral – but warm. That’s also important in my basement, which can get quite chilly in the winter. I need to do a whole series on this topic – hot colors/cold colors – and how to use them. Increasingly, this interests me greatly. And in the postwar period you read tons about it, as all housewives were being “taught” how to decorate. My, aren’t I chatty this morning? The coffee is just kickin’ in…
I have a 1956 home with a south facing kitchen in California. Still has original wood cabinets, and the most strange stove. It is brushed metal, four burners that fold open like a Murphey bed. They are side by side, and it is made by General Motors/Fridgidaire. The controls are vertical, and have a lighted background that reminds me of the dash on my long gone 1960 Ford Falcon. Very small kitchen, so it saves on counter space, as you can flip the electric burners down as needed. One burner is not working. Any idea where I can get parts or hepl for it?
Hi Pam!
I love your website and have been just soaking up all the information you have provided.
We recently bought a 1960 ranch style home in a Dallas Suburb. I love it! We have original tiles in both bathrooms (for the most part) and original hardwood floors in the living areas. Anyway, my question is – where can I find slim handled toothbrushes for my built-in toothbrush holder? I think my husband is going to go crazy looking for some, because he really wants to use the built in one.
If you go to my blog, you can scroll down a few entries and see pictures of the house before we moved in. We are working on changing so many things with the house because the previous owner did “some” updating in the 80′s – so we have that 80′s vibe in a 60′s home. It will be beautiful when we’re done. =)
I also just found your entry on Cindy’s kitchen and I love it!
Thanks for providing such wonderful information!
Thank you for the nice note, Natalie. You and Graham are too cute. Your house, and your cats, too! This is a good question – retro toothbrushes…I will have to work on this. I know what you mean. All the current mainstream toothbrushes are built to look like running shoes or SUVs… on steroids. Hmmm.
You got that right. Let me know if you find anything. We found some at trader joes online, but they cost more than what you want to spend on a tooth brush. And apparently ones with skinny handles, mean you are cheap and you don’t really wanna clean your teeth. Ha.
Thank you, Pam!!! I love your site. My husband and I just bought a 1964 split level and although there’s been some “updates” over the years, it’s got a lot of its original character. We’re both vintage lovers and decided that bringing it back to it’s former glory is the way to go. Your site has been both inspiring and informative. I hope to send in some pics very soon. Our neighborhood is full of late 50′s/early 60′s gems. Also would love to see any posts you might have about medallion home (we have a little round plaque below our doorbell) and those very cool fixed windows in amber glass so common in 60′s homes.
Woohoo! I found some regular old toothbrushes! (See comment above the comment before mine)
http://www.toothbrushexpress.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=TE&Product_Code=CG11&Category_Code=colgate
Just thought I’d update you on this. Never thought I’d be so excited about finding a toothbrush website…
Hi Graham, those Colgate Classics still might be a bit too wide? These Butler Gum Microtips look like they might fit, too: http://www.toothbrushexpress.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=TE&Product_Code=BG07&Category_Code=butlergum … and the Super Tips, too. http://www.toothbrushexpress.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=TE&Product_Code=BG08&Category_Code=butlergum
Also, I meant to tell you: You really should be using an electric toothbrush. Seriously.
Pam -
Our 1949 Los Angeles suburb home was remodeled in the early 60′s. We had a new “built in” kitchen that opened into the new family room. We put in the aqua range, aqua double wall oven, aqua fridge AND the aqua Formica low bar with gold and white flecks!!! When we sold the house in 2006, we had the same aqua Formica bar – Mom and Dad had replaced all the appliances by then.
Aw, I wish I had all that in the home I have now. There is nothing like those old kitchens, bathrooms and built-in alcoves.
I remember going to the local Sears & Roebuck and just loving all the colorful kitchens and bathrooms they had set up in their different departments. I wanted the red bathroom. Of course, no way!
Thanks for your site!!
Christine
Welcome, Christine. Ahhh, but for the kitchens, bathrooms and alcoves of our past. What is your story now, C?
Hello! I just stumbled across your blog and I think I’m in love. I’m new to the retro/mid century/vintage living and I am constantly looking for new inspiration! I can’t wait to read more…
I have a 1935 Tudor Cottage and we are uncovering the carpeted floors. For the most part we have old wooden floors that we believe are restore-able. We have run across some old brick-look vinyl flooring in the dining room that we plan to cover with new wood floors, but it extends too far into the living room and we need to cut it out. Why it’s like that, we don’t know. It’s weird that they extended it so far. It curves out into the living room and up to the front door…like an entry way that sent you into the dining area. The vinyl flooring is attached to some kind of backing that we can’t identify on top of plywood. We can pull it up, but are concerned that it may be an asbestos product. If we knew what year it was put down we might feel better about cutting it up and getting it out of here. I would sure feel better if I thought it was laid in the 80s. Any advice?
S.J., Consult with a pro.
not sure where to ask this but does anyone have plans to build a boomerang shaped coffee table?
so glad that my aunt joyce has joined in. She knows so much about a lot of this kind of stuff.
we seem to have a lot of janes so i will call myself
joyce’s jane.
came upon your website by accident I happen to be looking for 2 3/4 ” pulls for my St.Charles cabinets your site was quite helpful. I am also looking for a source for the wheels on my draws and the nipple and spring closures for my cabinet doors. I would appreciate and help or direction that I can get. Thanks mightymojo
hi maureen, this question is addressed in the FAQs: http://retrorenovation.com/tag/faq/
Readers – Want to leave a question? Go to the FAQ tab.