In reply to frenchyd :
We want to do a similar thing with this house, only rocket-age period correct. We'll be crossing boundaries (more Victorian in the bathroom, plenty of up to date stuff all around), but in general, a Nuclear, Rocket Age vibe throughout. Gonna take some time.
So, the house isn't ours yet. There is a SOLD sign out front, but we've moved closing back a 3rd time. I expect it to go through, once all ducks are squarely in a row. Here are some pictures of progress:
Along with the horrors that await.
A bathroom wallpaper sample:
A living room overview:
The basement:
And finally, a bit of nostalgia for all you folks who love retro:
Honestly, pictures do no justice to how truly nasty this house is. The smell is horrible-mold, cat pee, nicotine, and who knows what else. When you run your hands under countertops, you get a moist tar from many cigarettes past. The basement has mold, and watermarks on the bottom of doors. Perfect for a GRMer, and it knocked tens of thousands off the purchase price, and only requires elbow grease to fix. I'm champing at the bit.
Our new closing date is 11/13/2018, with the hope to close early, we'll see how that goes.
Overall, I'm pleased with the progress on the deck. Communication has been urine-poor, but I've taken that bull by the horns, the weather has been rainy, which can't be helped, and it is difficult to be patient. No complaints.