Update, Monday, May 31: We have a winner — congratulations, Robin L. — who has been notified and is whoopdedoo happy. 🙂 ENTRIES NOW CLOSED. Watch for another contest – different question – same prize – a “Love The House You’re In” custom collage made by our collage artist laureate Mel Kolstad – in June.
Amy was the first winner of a “Love The House You’re In” custom collage made by our collage artist laureate Mel. That’s Amy’s wonderful house… and Amy’s husband’s vintage truck… all interpreted by Mel. This is such a fun contest — let’s do it again. To enter this month:
- Leave a comment on this post answering the question: What year was your house was built? If you like, I’d love to hear about what era/style you are decorating it in… but this is not required.
- And, subscribe to my newsletter. Yes, this helps me build my newsletter list… I send ’em out max twice per week.
Please read all the rules here before entering. I’ll pick a reader next Monday morning.
Lori says
Our 1960 ranch house is 1480sft. We were very lucky in that it had not been updated prior to our purchase and we were able to keep the pink bathroom!, kitchen formica, wood paneling, vaulted ceiling with wood beams in the living room and funky exterior accents.
I would have to say our design is 50-60s mid mod with a few great thrift store and craigslist finds.
TappanTrailerTami says
Craig, my mobile home, was constructed in 1977 – the era of mobile home paneling on every wall, a round circular gold kitchen, and harvest toilet/tub in my second bath. Both bathrooms have their original cultured marble vanity tops with gold speckle swirls. The dining room has the requisite built in hutch with photo finish wood grain!
Alas, the 70’s just aren’t my favorite years of decorating for the most part, so Craig is soon-to-be-gutted and will be a mix of 20’s to 40’s mostly, as well as some earlier influences, and some later ones from the 50’s and 60’s. A true mish-mash hodge-podge of everything I love.
If I ever had to narrow myself to just one distinct design style (horrors!), it would definitely be the Art Deco era, 20’s and 30’s.
Thanks for sponsoring another contest Pam, this is always so much fun!
Retro Junkie says
Our house is a 1961 ranch that we bought from the bank last year. It’s small, 1053 sq. feet. It was a total disaster when we got it. My decorating style is kind of electic, but leans towards the 50’s. Love your website!!
Bonnie says
I just found your website while researching Aladdin homes. We have an Aladdin bungalow built in 1921. I’d be interested in knowing more about your home and possible sites to visit to see if I can find our house.
Best,
Bonnie
pam kueber says
Bonnie: Check out this post… it should help you find your house: https://retrorenovation.com/2009/06/12/46-years-of-aladdin-home-catalogs/
Becky says
Our house was built in 1996 and a room added in 2000. We have a comfy mid-century vibe with lots of thrifted and early attic furniture. I have attempted to create the 50’s-60’s feel with fabrics on the furniture and windows.
Tera says
We own a 1949 Bungalow. It is 820 sqft and contains it’s original kitchen and hardwood floors. We have some vintage pieces of furniture but for the most part the style is just classic, traditional furniture with 40′ and 50’s art and knick-knacks. Fiestaware in the kitchen, pink bathroom, book and record shelves.
Natalie @ Chadwell Chronicles says
Our house was built in 1960. We are decoarting in a Mid-century style. Some modern, some not. Just depends on what I come across. Our newest purchase is a shoulder mount 8 point deer. Haha.
Julie says
Our house is a 1968 ranch. It’s got a lot of mid-century lines like the huge windows along the back and a vaulted ceiling in the dining room, complete with beams.
Our style is a mix of mid-century modern and modern (by way of IKEA), with some antique touches thrown in like my grandmother’s old sewing machine. Like one of the previous posters, mid-century decor is hard to find here in Texas, but we jump on it when we can!
Hayley says
We have a 1956 custom ranch built by a Navy seabee, so everything is over the top quality…including the industrial sized whole house fan, fantastic original radiant heat, and walkout basement! We are staying true to the era of the house when it comes to decorating. We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE our home and think of ourselves as stewards of it!
Kelly says
I live in a 1956 split level. When we first moved in it had been very done over in a variety of eras! But over the past 7 years we’ve slowly begun to evolve (or devolve) into mid-century modern. With the exception of the nearly finished pink bathroom! That one is going to remain our little time capsule.