If you are looking to add a touch of the 1950’s to your home decor, the best way to do this is by scouring vintage photos. Why? Well clearly its the best example of how people ACTUALLY dressed up their homes (as opposed to what you see in the magazines). So for today’s post I have searched the internet for these images so that those who are interested, can begin decking out their homes in true 1950’s style.

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Decor ideas from the homes of the 1950’s

The Vintage Photos…

Lets begin with Gladys of Sioux City in her front room-June, 1956.

First up Gladys is cute as button. Her mirror on the fireplace is fantastic and the flower stand by the window is outstanding and very mid century.

Family Dinner. Lots to look at in this photo. From the dishware to the fridge to the cute border on the kitchen curtain, it’s all so very 1950s.

1953 Dance Party. The colour in the curtains match part of the flowers in the wallpaper (good job!). Also can we take a moment to admire the dresses in this post. According to Flickr , Patrick Q the lady in the green dress was his grandmother and she held onto that dress until the day she died around 40 years later.

The fiberglass lamp shade is amazing!

February 1, 1958 a young woman on the phone her 1950s gown before heading to the dance.

Cute Baby alert in a 1958 living room. The chairs and table are so mid-century cool and coveted pieces in today’s modern world.

You can never have enough lamps….apparently. Not sure if I would adopt this look in my home though.

A flower couch and shiny flower wallpaper is the backdrop for this young 1950s couple posing on their couch.

1950s/ Mid Century Modern Vintage Photo of Mom and Daughters Standing in Kitchen, View From Living Room. SO much home decor inspiration in this photo!

Source: Etsy

A nice streamlined 1950’s interior design look (I’m really digging the couch and the pillow).

Mid Century Kitchen, with the coolest floor (see my vintage post on Linoleum Flooring HERE).

The brown bathroom with a pink tub and double sink.

Birds and sunflowers shower curtain.

Mental Note: Take photos of your child’s first communion in front of your first TV so you can remember them both fondly. Mix and match curtains and wallpaper again.

Young boy in his bedroom -1955.

1955 Bedroom Interior.

Well friends, I hope you enjoyed taking a look at true 1950’s decor and if your redesigning your home in an authentic 50’s style, I hope it helped!

Question time: Do you like 1950’s decor? Or are you a fan of other era’s? Share in the comments below.

FURTHER READING: Check out my archive of ‘Vintage Home Decor‘ Posts HERE.

Liz