Retro renovation

Here are all my secret places to find metal edge banding and counter top trim for a mid century, vintage or retro kitchen. Plus: Reader examples!

After Susan Halla of Make It Midcentury introduced her SparkeLam glitter laminate, I expressed concern to her that the ‘glitter’ showing on top of the laminate was not glittering enough. Long story, short: She actually came to visit me, and after a few hours of comparing her new design with a bunch of vintage glitter…

Cool retro kitchen ideas for inspiration.

20 photos of Lauryn and Dennis' 1939 kitchen makeover -- details about materials and methods they used to create the modest vintage kitchen of their dreams.

When we last heard from Kristen and Paul, the couple had a stash of Daltile Aqua Glow wall tiles stacked in their garage and were eagerly awaiting the day when they could be installed in their charming 1899 home’s main floor bathroom. Fast forward a year — and their bathroom is now complete. Kristen loves it so much she…

Welcome to our 1950's fixer upper home tour. Today I am sharing exactly what our home looked like when we first received the keys.We bought this home in

Instead of tearing out a 1953 kitchen that needed TLC, Luke and his father lovingly repaired the original cabinets, saving as much material as they could.

Bedazzled with turquoise trim, pink flamingos — and sporting a vintage Chrysler Imperial in the driveway — the curb appeal of this midcentury modern house on the recent Las Vegas Home & History Tour only began to hint at the vintage delights inside. An avocado kitchen! Two sputnik lights! Rooms full of mid mod furniture!…

Looking for ways to renovate your old house and give it a modern look? Read on for some expert tips & tricks you don't want to miss!