1910 dining room

While these days we don't think twice about ordering all kinds of things online, with giants like Amazon offering pretty much anything you could possibly imagine shipped to your doorstep, the mail-order concept goes back much further than you might think, and you could even get an entire house delivered by mail.

Choosing colors and patterns for your home (1910) - Vintage home decor #homedecor #homedecorating #home #paint #wallpaper #vintagehomes #clickamericana #1910

INSPIRATION PHOTO

Here's how to add a 1920s decorating style to your home. Whether you want an Art Deco look or a touch of nostalgia, these ideas can help.

Here is the last of the illustrations from the April 1912 issue of the Ladies' Home Journal, "a good suggestion for the furnishing of the dining-room". This room carries over the green, gold, and brown shades of the living room. It's interesting that the chairs are not left at the table but are stored out of the way in the corners of the room. Another nice touch are the gold curtains at the door dividing the rooms.

An unusually handsome model with English pedigree, “The Rossley” pre-cut home by Aladdin has great character.

Explore gaswizard's 1674 photos on Flickr!

When was the last time you were in a home with a dumbwaiter or a trash compactor? Some vintage kitchen elements are worth keeping around—and some aren't.

The Wallpaper Manufacturers Association managed to publish some consistently attractive advertisements during the 1920s. Most were suitable for Colonial Revival style home and featured toile patterns.

Thoughtfully restored, these coveted houses in a New Jersey town reflect the best intentions of the developer, a colorful character.