1950s house

For my first story of the second decade of Retro Renovation: A love story. Amy bought her grandparents’ time capsule “city” house, a place full of happy memories. Now she is making the house her own — preserving all the basics and slowly mixing the old with the new. Amy writes: Hi there – Love…

If you want to see how new homes were designed back in the rock 'n' roll and 'Leave it to Beaver' era, we have some fantastic '50s house plans for you!

Name: Andrea & Christopher Location: Coventry, Rhode Island We visited this 1958 mid-century ranch on a miserable New England winter day. We weren’t even on the market but as soon as we walked into the kitchen, I turned to the realtor and said, “We’ll take it.” A mid-century ranch in New England that was built with every mod-con available in 1958 and never updated is a rare find. We’re putting the house on the market but wanted to celebrate it before we say goodbye!

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Name: Andrea & Christopher Location: Coventry, Rhode Island We visited this 1958 mid-century ranch on a miserable New England winter day. We weren’t even on the market but as soon as we walked into the kitchen, I turned to the realtor and said, “We’ll take it.” A mid-century ranch in New England that was built with every mod-con available in 1958 and never updated is a rare find. We’re putting the house on the market but wanted to celebrate it before we say goodbye!

This "rendevous-room" was designed by George Cooper for Malarkey Plywoods (which was responsible for the redwood walls). Source: Better Homes & Gardens From the Mid Century Home Style collection.

1950’s home décor is a now traditional style that maintains its popularity in a modern market with new materials and combinations.

In the '50s, a new version of the prefab home emerged, with mid-century modern house design ideas that would become popular over the next decade.

It didn’t start with “Mad Men.” But the hit television drama definitely fanned the flames.

Now seeking its second ever owner!