A Lustron house for sale — and I spy: a renovated kitchen that includes Retro Renovation® by Wilsonart® Rock ‘n Roll Ruby boomerang laminate countertops. It’s so nice to see this yummy red boomerang countertop in this cute historic house! Thanks to Andrea Kubachko of Urban Durham Realty, who has listed this Lustron house for sale in Durham, N.C., and to photographer Jed Gammon of Jed Gammon Photography for permission to use these photos. And thanks to Virginia, who tipped us to this house via our Facebook page.
Our laminate collection was introduced a little over a year ago. There are seven colorways. Kate and I were super happy with the way Rock ‘n Roll Ruby turned out — these photos make me like it even more.
- How to get samples directly from Wilsonart.
- You can buy the laminate easily from Home Depot.
- Read the launch story with all the details.
Oooh: Look closely at the open wall cabinet — looks like our laminate was used as backing there, too, to give even more pizazz to the dinnerware on display. Great idea!
Over the Facebook page, reader Kelly suggested this was a rare-ish three-bedroom model. We’ve written a wee bit about Lustron houses over the years:
- Lustron house #549 — reconstructed inside the Ohio Historical Society.
- The story of Lustron house #549 — including a 38-page booklet chronicling its disassembly.
Pretty! I will add, I kinda named this one “Ruby” not just because it was red, but also because I knew a Ruby once. She was fun!
Link love:
- Lustron for sale, Durham, N.C.
- Contact realtor Andrea Kubachko
- Thanks for photo permissions from Jed Gammon of Jed Gammon Photography
Louise says
Very nice! I wish I had found this blog before I reno-d my kitchen. I found some very special cabinets on craigslist (vintage ofc!) and gave in to the modern idea that the ONLY thing to have is stone! Of course I am ~~~above~~~ granite and quartz and ended up with soapstone which is of course beautiful…but I would have saved some cash if I hadn’t been brainwashed into thinking laminate isn’t nice! It is nice! Wouldn’t have used a pattern since my home is 20s with a reno in the late 60s/early 70s so it just wouldn’t have gone…but there are many nice ones that would have worked!
lynda says
Wow, someone really restored and staged this house to perfection. Very cute!
Nikki says
Love the counters – would have been nicer if they did metal edging. Not feelin’ the tile backsplash or tile floor. I think I would have opted for Marmoleum.
I would love to own a Lustron home, it would be so great to restore one!
Jay says
Yes, that side of the kitchen gives a different vibe. The original metal wall cabinets would have matched the metal china cabinet between the kitchen and dining room. The porcelain wall tiles would have continued across this wall. Still, it’s a good attempt to blend styles and increase the range of buyers. Sadly, many went through multiple owners or became rentals and the interiors suffered. Many were demolished for bigger homes. At least this one is still standing.
Marie Gamalski says
I was thinking the same of the tile…. the Ruby Wilsonart up the wall would have been spectacular….
Kelly Wittenauer says
One of the 1st homes we ever made an offer on was a Lustron. We couldn’t come to an agreeable price with the seller, so didn’t buy it. But it left me with an appreciation for these homes & an eye for spotting them. Have seen several through the subsequent 3 decades, but always the 2 bedroom. This is the 1st 3 bedroom I’ve even seen photos of, other than in books on Lustron.
Pam Kueber says
Thank for the eagle eye, Kelly! We have a few Lustrons here in the Berkshires. I was able to see two of them. I was told this was the farthest they made it north and east!
Jay says
Pam, your Ruby Red plays off well against the buttery yellow walls. You must be extremely pleased to see your creation showing up in houses. Lustrons are a fascinating and unique part of the post WW2 housing boom. It’s nice that the original kitchen was left intact; In fact, the house was given a sympathetic updating that retains the original built-in features. Way to go Pam!
Pam Kueber says
Thank you, yes, it’s making me smile today!
Elizabeth says
We had a Lustron for sale here in northern New York. It was drool-worthy. I just wonder how it would be during our exceptionally cold winters…
The laminate looks fantastic! If ever I re-do my kitchen counters, I know where I`m going!
Nina462 says
We have a few Lustron homes here in Kalamazoo, MI. I assume they’d be well insulated for the winters.
I love the ruby red colors.
Tammy says
What a coincidence! For the first time in years I saw the Lustron house that was near where I grew up when I drove by yesterday. I thought of all that I have learned from you about Lustron homes.
Robin, WA says
Wow! Those counters look fabulous! You must be so proud, Pam.
The Atomic Fox says
I love Lustrons. Sadly, it seems many of their owners do not appreciate their uniqueness as much as we do. I know of two Lustrons in the Omaha area, but neither is very original. By the way, have you seen the homes in Fallout 4, Pam? They’re based on the Lustron homes.
Joe Felice says
Same thing with Alcoa’s show homes. There were a handful of them built around the country to showcase the company’s aluminum products. I drove by the one in Denver (actually Lakewood), and was sad to see it had been totally disrespected.
And there there were the GE Gold Medallion all-electric homes.
Gretchen in Greenwood says
I clicked on the listing- this house is adorable, and was staged by someone who totally gets the charm of midcentury modest. I hope it finds a sympathetic buyer who can appreciate it!