Digesting the Architecture of this Groovy, Captivating Toy

 I have some architecture and design books, having collected them over the past few decades. Today, I thought I would share some of the pages I think most inspired our favorite half century old toy. With origins dating back as far as 1920's Bauhous, and adding styles from MCM Atomic era minimalism, to 1960's groovy chalet kitsch and finally to 1970s Granola, Earth-tone beach house modern hybrid, our home is complete. 

Hopefully this will give some insight into what the design is from, how to custom decorate and or modify this and the 1982 Cottage in accurate, cohesive ways that stay true to the original design aesthetic. I have made plenty of custom decor, furniture, stairs and patio items from discarded craft pieces. I'll post a picture of my personal A Frame sometime soon! 

Mid mod kitsch chalet

An actual A Frame: roof line extends to ground level: 

Our kitchen color palette, pairs nicely with orange, white, cream, brown and any accent flowers, butterflies and mushrooms. Can be made to look more 50s, 60s or 70s. 

Alternate green appliances, Gloria brand makes GREAT full size washer dryers for a good price on ebay, easily sprayed green. 

Lots of clean line wood panels define these 1970s "Sea Ranch" style homes that swept the nation from 74-83. 

Soaring ceilings and exposed beams bring the sky into the living room, with plants and fountains, this is definitely a spaceship Earth style home. 

A bump out balcony here also mimics our bump out closet: 

Adequate hard and landscaping accentuate the architecture of these lovely homes. 

The point of shed roof structure and clerestory windows and skylights is to direct light and heat. 

This is what an A Frame carport should look like; I just park the '78 Vette on an extra floor piece. 

Modular furniture and architecture juxtapose nicely against the abundance of natural light, plants and exposed wood beams. 

You can see here they left the original wood and brick alone without painting everything "farmhouse" white and they survived just fine. Lots of plants cohesively complete the look. See also: Jamie Somers carriage house apartment.