Disclaimer: I think mid-century interior decor is something you either find strangely appealing or disgustingly hideous. Personally, I love it. From funky starburst wall clocks to chrome dining tables and avocado green appliances, the homes of the 60s and 70s were a sight to behold...
That's actually a recent pic from some guy's house in the Valley, there are tons more here. Dig those clocks, chairs, and hanging light fixtures! IT'S MY DREAM HOME! Seriously, I would love to have a house like that, haha. I was lucky though; I got to spend a good part of my childhood at my grandparents' house, which was the epitome of 70s color schemes. I found a picture to serve as proof:
(Yes that's me...learning to walk with the assistance of a mustard yellow ottoman.)
I really do love those colors, though. Maybe it has to do with the fact that I'll always associate them with my grandma's house, which stirs up memories of carefree childhood days...family get-togethers, easter egg hunts, cherries in summertime, etc. My aunt lives there now, so while the green carpeting and some of the art on the wall still exists, the place has been significantly modernized. Ah well, I'm glad I still have the luxury of revisiting it every once in a while. And in case you're wondering, no, my new apartment will not look like this, haha. I'm sure it'll have more than a few retro splashes here and there, but I'll wait til I own a house someday to construct my groovy mid-century pad, muahahaha.
Tonight's retro entry brought to you by: Atomic Ranch Mid Century Mod <- LJ community Avocado Memories <- some guy's website entirely about growing up in 60s/70s Burbank
(Don't ask how I find these things...I have a lot of time on my hands.)