This book introduces the homes that people fell in love with in the 1950s, and the fixtures and fittings that went in them.

Featuring illustrations throughout, The 1950s Home is a compact guide to the exciting new way of living experienced by the generation that moved out of the suburbs.

Numerous contemporary home types and living situations are discussed, including:

- New builds with mod cons: Young couples who had previously rented accommodation in urban centres found themselves able to afford new build homes with hot running water, an indoor bathroom and aerials for the wireless already installed.
- The 'Stockbroker Tudor' look: Some four million houses were erected, mostly in cosy semi-detached styles that harked back to traditional cottage architecture.
- The rise of mid-century modern style: The design elite rejected the traditional for brave, flat-roofed modernist villas.

Packed with illustrations and informative chapters on architectural styles, gardens, furnishings and technology in the home, this book is an ideal introductory guide to the houses of the period.