This design strategy places the couple in a one bedroom, mail-order house that was built in the 1910’s and renovated over the decades.  The setting helps tell the story of a middle class couple, working together to walk the line between tradition and modernity in post-war America.  The furniture, appliances, and décor are a mismatch of hand me downs, homemade hacks and a few modern aspirational splurges. The house and the things within it weren’t built for this couple but they have found a way to create a happy home out of the resources that they have at their disposal. Norman Rockwell’s sunny, nostalgic vision of Americana serves as a primary visual reference.