A Dream Kitchen, 1936-style.

[danemodsandy]

washertalk:

"I like what you said about reusing a good quality existing kitchen, as is. and the ridiculous standards of today."

You just said a mouthful! As someone who writes about the Mid-Century period, it pains me to see kitchens of that era routinely trashed in favour of today's glitz. Most late-1950s/early 1960s kitchens need no more than some renewal of surfaces; they were built to last.

I must tell you that it leaves me a little sad when a vintage kitchen being offered on eBay or Craigslist is mentioned here. While it's true that the elements of the kitchen may find a more appreciative home, it's also true that ripping a period-perfect kitchen out of its original location is nothing short of vandalism. History is irreplaceable, every time.

 

[63getelevision]

My kitchen could be "put back" with very little effort, nothing was built in, unfortunately. It would be a monumental chore to remove the 1982 Armstrong floor from the terazzo though. My model series of homes were available with built-in kitchens and other upgrades, but Daddy bought what he could afford.