I’m Absolutely in Love with This 70-Year-Old Home’s Perfect Retro Holiday Vibes

published Nov 29, 2024

I’m Absolutely in Love with This 70-Year-Old Home’s Perfect Retro Holiday Vibes

published Nov 29, 2024
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Home Type
Bedrooms
Square feet

1500

Sq ft

1500

“My husband and I bought our 1956 mid-century modern home in November of 2020 after searching for an untouched MCM gem for months,” begins Courtney Batten, owner of Paige Studio, about this 1500-square-foot house in Dallas, Texas.

"I draped natural cedar garland asymmetrically over the fireplace, added our fuzzy stockings, and added a few disco ball ornaments to the garland to shimmer in the morning sunlight," Courtney writes.

The house needed a lot of work, but Courtney says she and her husband knew it was the home for them, thanks to the “original terrazzo floors, wood paneling, and adorable period breeze-block carport.” The couple have tackled various home projects in the four years they’ve owned the house in order to “restore the home to its former glory, and are so excited to be able to make it a cozy space to host for the holidays.”

"I am slowly collecting vintage ceramic Christmas trees to display for the holidays," Courtney describes of recent purchases. Courtney shares that her mother-in-law found a "vintage color wheel for our 7' vintage aluminum Christmas tree. Those definitely bring the retro vibe to our home for the holidays, and I love that I will be able to continue to use them year after year."

“Our home is a modern reflection of the mid-century era; I wanted to stay true to the warm and earthy palettes that dominated modernist interiors by restoring and celebrating the natural wood in the fireplace and bringing in lots of plants and greenery,” Courtney writes. She advises that folks should “[t]hink about the architecture of your home as well as your own style; working with the character of your space instead of against it will allow you to create a truly unique and stunning space. Also, take your time! Our perfect home has been four years in the making, and we still have projects to tackle!”

Resources

LIVING ROOM

  • Cedar Garland — Trader Joe’s
  • Disco Ball Ornaments — Amazon
  • Swivel Chairs — West Elm
  • Sofa Table — West Elm

DINING ROOM

  • Dining Table — Etsy

Thanks, Courtney!

This tour’s responses and photos were edited for length/size and clarity.