I have many outside interests. If you read my blog regularly, you know I enjoy everything about the 1970s from my stories. Another is home decor which has been prevalent lately as we build our new home.
When you put these two together you can understand my joy for the interior design of TV sitcom sets from the 70s. Sometimes when I catch an old show while flipping channels, I stop dead in my tracks and feel compelled to watch to the end and soak in all those groovy mid-century modern trends.
Here are my top 3 favorite sitcom houses along with some of their cool interior features. Man, would I have loved to have the opportunity to hang out on these Hollywood sets for the day or possibly move in for a bit…lol
3. 1164 Morning Glory Circle. Bewitched. When you enter the front door, the platform staircase takes center stage. I love the avocado green carpet blanketing the entryway, living, and dining room. Another feature I adore is the big windows in the living room with the door leading out to the patio and the backyard, complete with the fake green turf made to be grass..lol
And what about the kitchen? That side-by-side wall oven fascinated me. But the icing on the cake is the amazing peek-a-boo counter with the side screens that separate the kitchen and the dining room. So 70s!
2. 119 North Weatherly Ave, Apt D. The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Her apartment in the Queen Anne Victorian house was fabulous! I’m obsessed with the big-picture window and the sunk-in living room. One of my favorite features is the black enamel wood-burning fireplace which sat against the same wall as her walk-in closet, with the tall pipe climbing up the brick.
Remember the big brass letter “M’ hanging on her wall? That was the most iconic prop! I was always fascinated with her tiny kitchen and that stained glass pull-down shade. Don’t get me started on Rhoda’s apartment! I’ll save that for another day…
1. 4222 Clinton Way. The Brady Bunch. What can I say? It’s my #1 favorite sitcom house! This classic mid-century modern split level was the hippest home!
The most iconic features have to be the floating staircase, the kitchen with the orange countertops and avocado green accents, and the Jack-and-Jill bathroom. But here are a couple of my favorite accents..
The chalkboard in the kitchen was a cool accessory. Our family had one in our house on Dartmouth Ave. It hung by our wall phone in our kitchen. We were as cool as the Brady’s!
The built-in exposed stone planter near the staircase was very hip! Either Alice spent time watering the heck out of those plants or a lot of time dusting faux leaves.
Last, the swivel tulip chairs in their kitchen around the Formica orange round kitchen table. Six chairs, just enough for the kids.
My comments about these houses could be infinite. The decor from the 70s was like no other. I’m sure you’re wondering if our new home will be mid-century modern. Well, I define our taste as more modern colonial but you never know if a splash of mustard yellow or burnt orange accessories will appear!
