The Retro Housewife's Perfect Home
What exactly is the retro housewife? She is someone who chooses to stay at home to be a wife and mother. She has options to work outside of the home but prefers to make her living as the manager of her own household.
The retro housewife is responsible for all of the domestic chores that housewives had no choice but to do in previous generations. She cooks, cleans and crafts. She decorates the home, entertains guests and makes sure everything is organized.
The difference between her and an old-fashioned housewife is that she chooses this way of life and so revels in it. There are no chains holding her, here. She is a housewife because she loves to be one. Her home reflects this.
Of course, there are many different shapes and sizes of retro housewives. But a lot of them do take cheeky inspiration from the lives of their mothers, grandmothers and the women who came before them. Their homes are decorated with 1950's style and a focus on areas like the kitchen and laundry room.
Here are some ideas for the retro housewife's perfect home:
The retro housewife is responsible for all of the domestic chores that housewives had no choice but to do in previous generations. She cooks, cleans and crafts. She decorates the home, entertains guests and makes sure everything is organized.
The difference between her and an old-fashioned housewife is that she chooses this way of life and so revels in it. There are no chains holding her, here. She is a housewife because she loves to be one. Her home reflects this.
Of course, there are many different shapes and sizes of retro housewives. But a lot of them do take cheeky inspiration from the lives of their mothers, grandmothers and the women who came before them. Their homes are decorated with 1950's style and a focus on areas like the kitchen and laundry room.
Here are some ideas for the retro housewife's perfect home:
A 1950's style diner table is a must-have item for the retro home. Several two-person tables could be placed together or a larger table could be located. Red, yellow and black are the colors for table seating.
The little touches here are great. The orange tea kettle and mixer. The colorful retro glasses. The old-fashioned shade of paint for the cabinets. Lovely.
Of course, the retro housewife enjoys cooking and might want a more elaborate and functional kitchen. This one takes color cues from the past but is fully modern.
The retro housewife loves to spend time doing DIY crafts. She needs a studio, office or at least some table space to work on whatever she's making.
Decorating her kids' rooms, the retro housewife might choose decor such as this. The black-on-white and white-on-black polka dots would also work for the curtains and wall coverings in other rooms of the home.
A beautiful well-organized laundry room is a must in this woman's home. She may take pleasure in doing household chores but she certainly wants to facilitate doing them with ease!
A modern apron is a favorite addition to the retro housewife's clothing collection. It is functional but also celebrates both her domesticity and her sense of style. A display of such aprons in the kitchen or hall is a great addition to the home.
There's something about the typewriter that is alluring to a lot of retro housewives. Maybe it's the history and mystery of the women writers who stayed at home in the past. Some women will actually use the old typewriter but others will merely decorate with it in creative ways such as this.
A lovely cocktail cart is a nice addition to this home. It brings back memories of martinis in the afternoon with the girls. Of course, tea sets would also be an option.
After a long day of taking care of the house, the retro housewife needs a terrific bathroom to retreat to. This lovely pink tub is a great spot for her.
The desk
Bedroom n balcony roof idea
Use of top windows for light maybe ma's bedroom?