#mid-century

#mid-century

Step back in time and into the kitchens of mid-century America, where no party would be complete without tiny morsels of food elegantly arranged on colorful plates to greet guests. In the 1950s, home entertaining was all the rage thanks to postwar prosperity and the rise of suburban living, and dinner parties became a cornerstone of middle-class American society. Hosts armed with cookbooks like "Betty Crocker" and "Good Housekeeping" perfected the art of elegant yet approachable hors d'oeuvres.

Although I'm an architect with a care for historic fabric, the function just didn't work for us. We're tall people, and the sink was so low and had a small leaking issue. The toilet, while amazing in its pink glory, used so much water. And the shower head was at about shoulder height on my husband - not a desirable shower experience.

Stepping inside Casa VDS, one is immediately immersed in a vintage theme reflected through geometric retro wallpaper and twin polygonal doorways framed in vivid red. This captivating entryway acts as the nerve center of the home, connecting private and communal areas while establishing a dynamic tone that reflects its retro-futuristic design ethos.