Vinyl Composition Tile, commonly referred to as VCT, was a boon to the exploding housing market after World War II. The tiles were easy to install, came in all sorts of colors and patterns, and were well-wearing, especially in high-traffic areas like kitchens and baths. VCT is still manufactured today, and at $1-$2 per square foot, is one of the least expensive options for achieving a mid-century… Source ..read more

Rubber flooring became a reality for mid-century homeowners post World War II. Rubber came on the scene as the first resilient flooring option for homes before the development of plastics. The material was warm and forgiving underfoot, waterproof, and easy to clean. All of the qualities that made rubber flooring great for homes back in the day, remain great benefits for homes today. Source ..read more

Hardwood floors have been a part of households for centuries, and their popularity never seems to wane (much). The difficulty with a mid-century home is choosing the right hardwood floor – the correct species, the correct size of board, and the correct color. (I beg you to stay away from GRAY FLOORS! Whoever thought they were a good idea? I'm looking at you, HGTV.) Find out below how to choose the… Source ..read more

Linoleum has been making a comeback for the last ten years or so and with good reason. Extreme durability, eco-friendly materials, and newer installation methods have made linoleum a go-to product for vintage and modern kitchens alike. Not to be confused with vinyl flooring (made with Polyvinyl Chloride), linoleum has a long history. Linoleum was the brainchild of Frederick Walton in England in... Source ..read more

Unfortunately, we're not the Piggly Wiggly from the 1950s, and you can't get a sweet Pyrex decanter for 79 cents anymore, either. (I wish!) Chances are that Pyrex was made right here in the United States, kind of like our products are right now. Unfortunately, the prices in the U.S. are continuing to go up, up, up, which means that we need to do the same. We don't like it, but otherwise, we can' Source ..read more

Tile. Ceramic or porcelain-based tile was de rigueur for mid-century homes, particularly in the bathroom. Early mid-century kitchens also tended to have tile floors, but by the 1950s, kitchen floors moved to using linoleum or vinyl tile. But bathrooms remained the bastion of tile – all different colors of tile! The history of tile dates back to the Before Common Era (BCE) times. Source ..read more

One question we often hear at Make it Mid-Century is about flooring; especially, "What flooring should I choose?" We're going to give you a little food for thought right now about what materials are appropriate for your mid-century home with more examples than you can shake a stick at. Ready for our second option? Terrazzo is an ancient material that was first found in Egyptian mosaics and even... Source ..read more

One question we often hear at Make it Mid-Century is about flooring; especially, "What flooring should I choose?" We're going to give you a little food for thought right now about what materials are appropriate for your mid-century home with more examples than you can shake a stick at. Ready to dive into our first contender? Cork has a long history of use as a building material throughout time. Source ..read more

We realize not everyone is in the market for a countertop, but what about building your own coffee table? Using just a 1/4 sheet of SparkleLam™ and some pre-made legs, you can have your coffee table completed in a weekend! Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, we will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a... Source ..read more

For the first time since we started the business, we're taking a little holiday. We'll be back full-time in the office on Monday, January 3rd. If you have an order in-process: We will still be monitoring and updating you on the status of existing orders. We may be a little slower to answer emails, but we will not leave you hanging. If you would like to place an order: Orders are still accepted... Source ..read more