Vintage Home Collection

20th-century vintage images of homes inside and out. These pictures and accompanying captions are from my book collection and not borrowed from any other media source. Instagram {@hellovintagehomecollection}

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The Good Housekeeping Complete Guide to Traditional American Decorating, 1982

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Antonio de Garay, Antonio de Garay Arquitectos Asociados.

100 Designers' Favorite Rooms, 1994

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Stainless steel is artfully shaped into an integral sink, backsplash, and countertop in this city kitchen. The nosing has a lipped, or marine, edge to contain drips. The concrete countertop divider is tinted a light green, and the plaster walls are soft yellow.

The Kitchen Idea Book, 1999

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Stencilling - A Design and Source Book, 1987

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The Cottage Book, 1989

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The designers of this kitchen successfully and ingeniously utilized the major wall space for cabinetry, and they created substantial storage areas under the spacious countertops. All front elements are composed of fully rounded horizontal lines and coated with a durable, easily washable seamless material.

Beyond The Kitchen: A Dreamer’s Guide, 1985

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At Home With Japanese Design: Accents, Structure and Spirit, 1990

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Its clean, classic design blends the new garage with older surrounding farm buildings. The sandy driveway will eventually be paved with crushed stone.

The Backyard Book - Ideas and Resources for Outdoor Living, 1988

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An old well house still holds the well, but it also holds new pool equipment. Because the shed is right next to the pool, summer paraphernalia can be quickly stored out of sight at the end of the day. The birdhouse is one of dozens collected by Raymond Gomez that can be seen on every building on the property.

The Backyard Book - Ideas and Resources for Outdoor Living, 1988

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Houses Architects Live In, 1977

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An experimental window turns from clear to opaque with the touch of a button. Within the next 10 years, window technologies like these will be commonplace.

The Not So Big House - A Blueprint for the Way We Really Live, 1998

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The house of the future will feature art, craft, and design. We will make the house of the future uniquely our own, an expression of our true selves.

The Not So Big House - A Blueprint for the Way We Really Live, 1998

Blogger's note: Sadly, the future house does not go in that direction.

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Intercepting the room's dominant vertical lines are the curved angles of the dining bank. Arranging furniture at an angle will soften a long, narrow room. The basically gray - with bright accents - color scheme includes the countertops and dining booth and table, and then continues up the stairs.

Interior Design On Your Own, 1986

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This long, narrow kitchen occupies space that is little more than a corridor. A strong color scheme helps adjust the balance, and a glossy painted floor rug defines the kitchen.

Interior Design On Your Own, 1986

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Stylish revision. Sleek steel tubing edges this deck giving it a contemporary look and drawing the eye to the triangular sitting areas. The redwood floorboards were screwed in place from underneath for a smooth, fastener-free finish.

Design: Garry Papers Architecture & Design

Deck & Patio Styles, 1996

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Deck & Patio Styles, 1996

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Visiting preachers stayed in the 'prophet's chamber'. The tester bed still has its original bed hangings. Meals were prepared over an open hearth in the kitchen.

The manor house of Pierre Van Cortlandt, champion of the American Revolution, entertained Ben Franklin and Marquis de Lafayette.

Better Homes and Gardens: Country Home, 1984