Decades-old houses where essentially nothing has changed from a bygone design era can be treasures filled with cool design details you won’t find in houses anymore. Time capsule houses, anyone? But even if it’s not feasible to preserve every detail in an older home, it is possible to maintain some retro feelings and features in a renovation that makes an older home more functional in 2021.

I'm so happy to share the dramatic exterior renovation of our flat roof ranch to a midcentury dream home: the before and after photos are insane!

It’s normal to not love every single piece of your home on move-in day — after all, perfection is a high bar! There might be colors you’re not wild about, or styles that don’t exactly match your vibe.In Suzanna Smith’s 1963 home, the space that gave her pause was her kitchen. “I loved everything except the kitchen,” she says. The layout was workable and the cabinets were solid, but the overall look was brown and dated.

Fabric Architecture have completed the modern remodel of a 1970’s red brick Australian classic which had come to the end of its life.

The 1960s residence at 1152 Chamberlain Drive in North Vancouver, British Columbia, underwent a down-to-the-studs remodel in 2018 by the current owners, Nick and Marie. Photo 2 of 13 in A 1968 Home in British Columbia Hits the Market After a Studs-Out Remodel by the Current Owners.

Hillary Stark and Johnny Musselman weren't looking to buy a house when they went antique hunting at an estate sale a year ago... but when they saw that this space hadn't been touched since the 1960s, they jumped at the chance to purchase this architectural gem.

Get ready to discover mid-century modern houses, from sleek lines to funky furniture choices.

1957 architect-designed mid-century modern house with a fresh update.

This mid-century modern renovation and four season room addition unifies the home's flow while pulling in the outside light and landscape.