That Was Then . . . 1001 Decorating Ideas 1965

1001 Decorating Ideas - 1965

Some people don't shop vintage because they think everything will appear dated and tired. While this might be true sometimes, it's far from a universal rule. And to prove it, I've attached an image from a 1965 issue of 1001 Decorating Ideas. Look at the room color, lines on the chocolate chair and the pattern on the floor. All are back in a big way.

Throw in a zebra print, and this looks like it came right out of the new Williams Sonoma Home catalog. I've included an image from House Beautiful, which recently ran a story about the home of Patrick Wade and Dave Demattei, who are both executives with Williams Sonoma (and who know a thing about style and trends).

So another lesson that the more things change (grid patterned vinyl in 1965), the more they stay the same (grid patterned rug in 2008).


House Beautiful - 2008


New York Spaces - April 2008