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When a Rustic Americana Cabin Met 1977 Technicolor — Inside a Daring 1970s Renovation

February 23, 2026

Culture / Lifestyle

February 14, 2026

In the early 1970s, Volkswagen asked the boldest question imaginable: How’s your love life? Apparently, the answer involved hearts, flowers, and painting them directly onto a Beetle. I’ve always had a soft spot for Lovebugs. If there’s a car that…

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From Pantry to Service Kitchen, A Meaningful Shift in Home Design

January 8, 2026

A Holiday Message From Modern Paper Houses

December 21, 2025

Before, After, and After That: A Modest 1970s Split-Level Remodel You Need to See

December 15, 2025

Before & After / Preservation

Before, After, and After That: A 1980s Contemporary Exterior Remodel Pairing Wood and Metal Siding — A Confident Postmodern Match

November 9, 2025

Fall home maintenance checklist that gives every homeowner chills — a cozy autumn house representing seasonal upkeep and repairs.

Culture / Lifestyle

Haunted By Maintenance: The Fall Home Checklist That Gives Every Homeowner Chills

November 1, 2025

Before & After / Photos

Before and After: A Scandi – Inspired Exterior Makeover In The Suburbs

June 7, 2025

Culture / Design

Will Conversation Pits Make A Real Comeback— Or Are We Just Talking?

June 6, 2025

Remembering ‘80s Icon Keith Haring: New 2025 LEGO Edition

May 14, 2025

Mid-century living room with stone fireplace, walnut-paneled ceiling, and floor-to-ceiling windows – 1962 postmodern house tour

Design / House Tours

A Quiet Time Capsule: Inside a 1962 Original

April 4, 2025

Colorful artwork collage showing postmodern and contemporary house exteriors, illustrating the evolution of 70s and 80s home design. Modern Paper Houses signature artwork.

Before & After / Photos

Before & After: Striking Exterior Makeovers of 70s & 80s Contemporary Homes

April 2, 2025

Culture / Design / Photos

1970s Indoor Fire Pits: The Bold, Architectural Statement Of Postmodern Fireplaces

March 16, 2025

Design / House Tours / Lifestyle

Let’s Revisit HGTV’S 2018 Dream Home – A ‘70s Remodel Worth Remembering

March 1, 2025

Original artwork featuring a stylized postmodern house with navy blue and orange geometric forms set against a vivid red sky

Culture / Design / Photos

Layered, Loud and Loaded With Personality: Six Postmodern Homes From The 70s and 80s

February 27, 2025

Design / House Tours / Photos

Modern Split-Level Remodel: A Fresh Take By SMPL Design Studios

February 2, 2025

Design / House Tours

Next-Gen Nostalgia: HGTV’s 2024 Smart Home Breathes New Life Into 1980s Design

April 7, 2024

Dining room from a 1980s contemporary home remodel with built-in cabinetry, floating shelves, and a large picture window overlooking the landscape.

Before & After / House Tours

1980 Contemporary Home Remodel: Before and After a Stylish Modern Revival

January 26, 2024