bugsyjones
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Just as a warning, this post will be long-winded...
I have a true fondness for (almost) all things mid-century modern!!! I figured that since many of us on this forum enjoy old appliances, period homes would also be enjoyed. There's something about the unique appearance of many mid-century homes built in the 50's and 60's that appeals to me. I drive past these new cookie-cutter, look-alike houses and cringe. There's absolutely nothing appealing about them. The majority of them have 'hipped' roofs. In which they have no gables and the roof has four sides that look like a pyramid. Terrible. To me, function almost always follows form. Sure, it's a house, but it has to look good. I feel the same way with other things, like automobiles. Gas mileage or environmental impact do not appeal to me. Is it an attractive car with LOTS of leg room? To each his own, I guess.
I designed a mid-century style house in high school. I have decided that I will build it someday. I was rushed to finish the plans in time before school ended, so I had to sacrifice some things. I have since revised many of the original aspects to suit my current tastes and to fit in more with an original style MCM house. One major overlooked aspect was the kitchen. Then, I did not want a Kelvinator Foodarama. Now I do, so I will need to expand the kitchen to accomodate such a refrigerator. Just a minor technicality. My personality dictates that everything be as close to perfect as possible, therefore, until I get ready to build, the house will undergo many more updates.
My current home is a manufactured. A 'mobile' home if you will. Many aspects about this house says the opposite. It is remarkably high quality for the type of house. For example, it has real cedar wood siding instead of cheapo plastic. Interior-wise, it has some mid-century style elements. The ceilings are vaulted, it has an open floorplan, and the great room has ceiling height windows.
There's a few MCM houses in my old hometown. Not too many good ones, though. When I remember to take my camera, I will take some photos.
...Getting back to the point...
How many of you like or live in mid-century modern (MCM) houses?
Share your stories!
~Tim
I have a true fondness for (almost) all things mid-century modern!!! I figured that since many of us on this forum enjoy old appliances, period homes would also be enjoyed. There's something about the unique appearance of many mid-century homes built in the 50's and 60's that appeals to me. I drive past these new cookie-cutter, look-alike houses and cringe. There's absolutely nothing appealing about them. The majority of them have 'hipped' roofs. In which they have no gables and the roof has four sides that look like a pyramid. Terrible. To me, function almost always follows form. Sure, it's a house, but it has to look good. I feel the same way with other things, like automobiles. Gas mileage or environmental impact do not appeal to me. Is it an attractive car with LOTS of leg room? To each his own, I guess.
I designed a mid-century style house in high school. I have decided that I will build it someday. I was rushed to finish the plans in time before school ended, so I had to sacrifice some things. I have since revised many of the original aspects to suit my current tastes and to fit in more with an original style MCM house. One major overlooked aspect was the kitchen. Then, I did not want a Kelvinator Foodarama. Now I do, so I will need to expand the kitchen to accomodate such a refrigerator. Just a minor technicality. My personality dictates that everything be as close to perfect as possible, therefore, until I get ready to build, the house will undergo many more updates.
My current home is a manufactured. A 'mobile' home if you will. Many aspects about this house says the opposite. It is remarkably high quality for the type of house. For example, it has real cedar wood siding instead of cheapo plastic. Interior-wise, it has some mid-century style elements. The ceilings are vaulted, it has an open floorplan, and the great room has ceiling height windows.
There's a few MCM houses in my old hometown. Not too many good ones, though. When I remember to take my camera, I will take some photos.
...Getting back to the point...
How many of you like or live in mid-century modern (MCM) houses?
Share your stories!
~Tim
