ilovewindex
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If your parents floor was in the house the OP posted, i wouldn't change it.. LOVE THAT FLOOR
1972 is alive--timecapsule untouched kitchen
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funktionalart
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Jason--That OCTAGON PATTERN FLOOR!
Love. Always have….it's one of the more timeless things from that era, honestly.
Love. Always have….it's one of the more timeless things from that era, honestly.
Agreed -- I could easily live with the octagon flooring.
ovrphil
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My thoughts
I like the GE appliances, the front of the house, but not the arches. We've had a brick fireplace that rose to the ceiling, 18ft. I like brick, but just not this particular brick used. I like grasscloth and flocking - used it the 80's in my parent's house flat. It was subdued texture and lighter, because the spaces were dark. Anyways..what some love in flooring is interesting. I like some vintage floors and would look for other options available in that decade(not keen on what's there).
I like that fridge in your parent's house, Jason.
I like the GE appliances, the front of the house, but not the arches. We've had a brick fireplace that rose to the ceiling, 18ft. I like brick, but just not this particular brick used. I like grasscloth and flocking - used it the 80's in my parent's house flat. It was subdued texture and lighter, because the spaces were dark. Anyways..what some love in flooring is interesting. I like some vintage floors and would look for other options available in that decade(not keen on what's there).
I like that fridge in your parent's house, Jason.
OMG ! Sorry, sorry, sorry I really don't want to offend anyone. The appliances are for sure interesting and nice and build to last...
...but all together in my eyes this kitchen is HORRIBLE UGLY.
Absolutely everything.
The ceiling fixture is not only ugly but it's freaking me out ! :O
Sorry guys this is only my opinion
...but all together in my eyes this kitchen is HORRIBLE UGLY.
Absolutely everything.
The ceiling fixture is not only ugly but it's freaking me out ! :O
Sorry guys this is only my opinion
mark_wpduet
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That octagon floor is
from the early 70s????
REALLY??
I would have never guessed that. I really like it and that kitchen. I can't imagine why anyone would NOT want a dishwasher though. That kitchen isn't nearly as horrendous as the first kitchen.
from the early 70s????
REALLY??
I would have never guessed that. I really like it and that kitchen. I can't imagine why anyone would NOT want a dishwasher though. That kitchen isn't nearly as horrendous as the first kitchen.
Mark-- One of my classmates lived in a house with the dark octagon floor pattern---but with dark paint and cabinetry typical of the mid-1970s. I recall that no matter how many lights you turned on in the kitchen/dining area you still couldn't see because everything was so dark. Coppertone appliances, as well. It was like a black hole in space, LOL.
What it needs is a Merry Mushrooms canister set
Coppertone is my least favourite colour, it's too dark for me. But I like the appliances. I'd love to try cooking and baking on such a range. The house seems spacious.
Because the end caps of the baseboard heaters go right down to the floor (to cover the piping) I would say it is hot water heating.
norgeway
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How could
The 50s and very early 60s be so perfect and the 70s be so ugly!!LOL....I cant look at any shade of yellow for long..grew up with a vulgar yellow kitchen!YUCK!..Give me pink or turquoise , metal cabinets and lots of chrome ANYDAY!
The 50s and very early 60s be so perfect and the 70s be so ugly!!LOL....I cant look at any shade of yellow for long..grew up with a vulgar yellow kitchen!YUCK!..Give me pink or turquoise , metal cabinets and lots of chrome ANYDAY!
mark_wpduet
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@ Frigilux
Yep - 50's and 60s kitchens looks much better than 70s kitchens (I guess with a few exceptions here and there)
Most people seemed to want to go so freaking dark, like frigilux said.
It's like - the kitchen I grew up in - some weird shade of a mix of puke green colors for the floor, white appliances, super dark cabinets, and ugly green built in bar as a kitchen table...My grandma's kitchen wasn't much better. White appliances, and really dark brown floor, brown cabinets..
Yep - 50's and 60s kitchens looks much better than 70s kitchens (I guess with a few exceptions here and there)
Most people seemed to want to go so freaking dark, like frigilux said.
It's like - the kitchen I grew up in - some weird shade of a mix of puke green colors for the floor, white appliances, super dark cabinets, and ugly green built in bar as a kitchen table...My grandma's kitchen wasn't much better. White appliances, and really dark brown floor, brown cabinets..
gusherb
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The darkness is the main reason I hate that period of decor so much. Most of those homes were like caves. I hate caves. I like bright and airy otherwise I get very depressed.
