1960s Archives - Retro Renovation

Retro Renovation

Remodeling, decor and home improvement for mid century and vintage homes

Vintage Virden lighting — 52 page catalog from 1959...

built in fold down bathroom scale

Built in bathroom scale that folds down — among the three most collectible...

Homarina - a vacation house set right over the water

18 midcentury modern vacation homes — including a “Homarina” a...

Moe honeycomb lighting in cranberry pink

Moe honeycomb lighting: The full line, from a 1968 catalog, plus 4 hilarious roo...

design ideas from 21 1962 kitchens

Decorating a 1960s kitchen — 21 photos with even more ideas from 1962 kitc...

Satin Glide steel bathroom vanities, 1963...

6 pages of ideas for garage doors from the 1950s...

brutalist lighting from 1969

20 pages of 1969 modern lighting from Moe...

1969-living-room-with-great-picture-arrangement

15 pages of Brady Bunch house colors – 1969...

13 pages of Youngstown metal kitchen cabinets...

Vintage Naugahyde – 35 patterns...

Plastic bathroom tile: 20 pages of images from 3 catalogs...

Mid-century Lightolier lighting catalog – 73 pages...

41 midcentury lighting ideas – post lanterns, lamp posts, wall lanterns an...

Midcentury modern pendant lamps from Progress, 1961...

For mis-matched windows: How about cafe curtains with a valence?...

For Karmi – 1961 Progress lighting close to her ebay find...

Jimmy – and Tikimama – both like Primelight’s outdoor lighting...

Great retro pull down lights for your kitchen, from Progress vintage 1961...

Totally groovy retro lighting from Primelight...

Fencing for a mid century house...

Retro kitchen paint colors from 50s to early 60s Geneva, Republic, St. Charles a...

BE SAFE / RENOVATE SAFE!
Get informed and be aware about the environmental & safety hazards in old homes, materials and products. #1 RULE: Consult with your own properly licensed professionals. More info: See our Be Safe/Renovate page... EPA asbestos website ... EPA lead website ... U.S.F.A. – fire safety, etc.