My 1st detailed "MCM" putz house... (W.I.P)

Clinton · Post by **Clinton** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 10:21 pm

Good day all! I have here an MCM (Mid Century Modern) putz house that I am working on. I want to install some windows now, but-- I'm stuck! I dunno what I should put in them. Any suggestions please? This is kind of a rendition of the "Palm Springs, CA." houses. I am actually thinking of making a whole neighborhood of them. What do you all think of the color schemes? Any input would be greatly appreciated!

Post by **Howard** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 5:23 am

I cast my vote for AN ALUMINUM (silver) CHRISTMAS TREE...

Howard...

Post by **DCrowe** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 12:57 pm

A whole neighborhood of MCM houses? ABSOLUTELY and EMPHATICALLY Y E S !!!!!! You can set this on up as the "model home" for your new neighborhood. As Howard suggested, an aluminum Christmas tree would be great window dressing.

In case you haven't seen the Retro Renovation website, here is a link to their series of 11 MCM Christmas houses. They may give inspiration for windows and rooflines and colors. They really got carried away with the whole idea. Great stuff.

http://retrorenovation.com/tag/putz-houses/

Please continue to share pics of your growing neighborhood. Incorporating cars from the MCM period is easier than pre-war because so many more toys are available. And in my mind, MCM necessarily includes automobiles and architecture.

Clinton · Post by **Clinton** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 1:00 pm

That's perfect Howard! In the big window perhaps-- Hmmmm, time for me to go back to work!

Clinton · Post by **Clinton** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 1:11 pm

Thank you DCrowe for the website link. Yes, I saw their designs a few years back, and it looks as if they added a few more! Sweet inspiration for future builds... And you're right, there will be cars, tikis, palm trees, and vibrant COLORS. Lots of it! Here's another "just for fun" pic I took last night of what I'm thinking of adding into the mix-- OoOoOoh, this is going to be a FUN project! Have a great Sunday all!...

Clinton · Post by **Clinton** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 8:20 pm

***UPDATE***

Okay, the "garage" has been attached. I have also put a teak stained wood trim around the windows and the garage door opening. Working on the tree next. Getting there my friends!

Post by **JCass** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 9:52 pm

Hi Will - very cool! As a newer enthusiast I wasnt even sure what MCM stood for LoL. A whole new world opened up! I like to stone work too.

John

Clinton · Post by **Clinton** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 4:43 am

Thanks for the compliment on the stonework John. It was probably the most fun part! I used to do decorative concrete overlay years ago in Jacksonville, Florida. But, doing this on a "miniature" level was quite the challenge,

but worth it. Here's another pic of my progress tonight-- The Aluminum Xmas Tree is in the window Howard! I also made an orange door with a starburst door knob and a diamond window for MCM era accuracy. Project is coming along! Now-- for the base and outdoor deco. Any advice my good friends?...

Post by **Howard** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 6:10 am

Front yard?...

How about two "PINK FLAMINGOS"?...

Howard...

Post by **Lucy** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:38 pm

Will,
This is a treasure. I love all the details. The stone work is wonderful. I would like to hear a little more about that. The "Welcome to Oasis" sign cracked me up. And I have to second Howard's suggestion - pink flamingos. So many great ideas here and such a creative and imaginative house.

Lucy