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Readers arrive here for tips like my go-to mid century modern paint collection and then, it’s down the rabbit hole: Perhaps you will end up learning the history of hudee rings, too!
The New York Times called Retro Renovation “… the go-to destination for enthusiasts who want to restore houses built during the post-World War II boom.” Indeed: I’m here to help you find products and inspiration to remodel, renovate, and decorate your house in authentic mid century style.
I’m Pam Kueber, home enthusiast, journalist, and midcentury material culture buff. I started this site in 2008 after 5 years of research to remodel my 1951 kitchen. We’ve been sharing research, resources — and fascination — ever since. Welcome!
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PEOPLE & THEIR PASSION– PAM’S FAVORITES
I love to uncover fascinating — but nearly forgotten — stories about material culture in mid century America. 100 brands of vintage steel kitchen cabinets — who knew!
READERS & THEIR KITCHENS
Wren & Willow’s little bit of perfection 1940s house remodel: Let’s start with the kitchen
This is exactly the kind of story I was hoping to ultimately see lots of, when I started this blog nine years ago: Contractors ……
READERS & THEIR BATHROOMS
Nanette & Jim’s Mamie pink bathroom — built from scratch — to look like it’s always been there
Nanette and Jim won our 2013 The Hard Way Award for their blue bathroom remodel. Now, this dynamic duo is at it again — this…
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Always on the lookout for products to help you restore, remodel, and decorate your mid century or vintage home!
Checkerboard floor tile — retro-authentic 9-inch squares in luxury vinyl tile (LVT)
Checkerboard floors are popular in retro kitchens today, but most resilient tiles available are 12″ square, while in mid century…
Two shades of pink bathroom tile — and 51 more retro colors — from Make It Mid Century
If you need new — or replacement — tile in mid century colors, there’s a new player — playing it…
Mid century lighting, door knobs, cabinet pulls and knobs — on sale at Rejuvenation
Rejuvenation has a big sale on, and I scoured some key categories (like, 842 lights, gulp) to find midcentury products…
Josef Frank wallpaper — 12 historic Scandinavian Modern designs still available today
Josef Frank’s gorgeous wallpapers from designs he created from around 1920 to 1950 have proved to be timeless — complex…