A CRAZY LITTLE TALE OF OUR MISADVENTURES
IN MID-CENTURY RENOVATION
SIT BACK, GRAB A FROSTY BEVERAGE AND ENJOY!
Photo Credit: Timothy Niou
RESTORE OREGON
MCM DESIGN SERIES
MAY 10-11, 2019
Rummer Fun was one of five MCM homes featured in the 2019 home tour focusing on historically sensitive renovations.
It was very fun to meet so many MCM enthusiasts and talk about our home renovation projects and options available for anybody renovating their midcentury home.
Check out the feature article in The Oregonian.
Gonna rip it up!
Hammers, crowbars, Reciprocating saws, OH MY!Y'know, when you watch one of those home shows and see a goofed up remodeler or high-heeled flipper swinging a sledgehammer on a "never-been-updated" kitchen, it always looks like they are having the time of their life....
Kitchen Appliances!
One of the more interesting (and difficult) things we've tackled in our kitchen design is selecting new appliances that integrate with the vintage Thermador ovens and cooktop we found on Craigslist.The cooktop is huge and has a built in griddle (for all those pancake...
Cabinets and Microwaves
Kitchen Update: Cabinet guy came out Wednesday morning (early) and took initial measurements. We discussed the cabinet style, hardware and wood finish. I think he's got a grasp of what we want. Can't help but worry when we get a lot of "this is a difficult project"...
The plan… as of today.
The kitchen project seems a little daunting to our DIY skills, so we hired the expert builders at Home Makers of Oregon to help us. Our contractor, Mary Tongue, is amazing and understands exactly what we are looking for... which is HUGE because our ideas are not the...
The tragic BEFORE photos
This is our kitchen. These photos were taken by the previous owner before we bought the house and for the most part still looks pretty much the same today. The view from the loggia looks through the kitchen, out the glass wall/slider and into the green space on the...
Let the great kitchen re-do begin!
Yup, it's true. After living here for 2 1/2 years and collecting ideas for the kitchen, we are ready to dive in and rip out the non-original, 80's- oak kitchen in our Rummer. Luckily, we have found loads of inspiration from blogs and books about Rummer and Eichler...
Night Life…
Shots of the backyard lit up at night:We have taken down all the white Christmas lights we used for the party, but will be wiring the backyard for accent and pathway lighting soon. We will keep all the tiki torches (of course!) and probably add some more over time.
More Deck… Much More!
Pressure washing the deck gave us hope that it was not a complete loss! (See previous post.) Due to many years of neglect, some of surface area was chewed up and had a felted texture after pressure washing. This is not good for bare feet... splintery! The 3 step plan:...
Cleaning the Pond (and Waterfall)
Something stinks in the backyard! Oh, that? It's just our salamander swamp. How often are you supposed to clean a pond? We have lived here for 2 years and never have cleaned out the pond by the pump house. After emptying the water we discovered that is was probably...
How to Camouflage Lattice!
Don't know what it is about lattice... but I think I actually hate it. This house had so much lattice the first time we saw it that my initial instinct was to RUN AWAY! I'm so happy to report that we have successfully removed ALL the lattice from the inside of the...
Pool Update
The new tile looks great and when the sun is bright the water actually looks blue! We didn't resurface the pool this year, but we may paint it blue next year. It will do for now. Next steps: 1. Install handrail and ladders 2. Paint grout around top of lagoon (or...
Ghetto Fence and Canned Ham
Our little 1956 Aloha trailer has been sitting in my parent's driveway for 2 years. With subtle and not so subtle hints from my folks, we determined it was time to move the canned ham home. But where to put it? Our place does not have RV parking and our driveway is...
THE PROJECT
-before-
THE FLOORPLAN
-before-
(the only thing we’ve changed is the basic layout of the kitchen)
WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE?!
Steve – Writes commercials, plays drums and tennis (often with vintage rackets), and digs MCM style.
Haley – Is an amazing graphic designer and lady-boss, is developing an obsession with travel, puts up with noisy band practices, and also digs MCM style.
Steve was born in SoCal, raised in NorCal and has lived in the Great Pacific Northwest for many many years. Haley was born and raised nearby in NE Portland.
Together they’re attempting the seemingly impossible; to bring this great house back to its MCM Grandeur and raise two nutty kids (who are now adults!) …and not drive each other crazy in the process!
Life is kooky, but always a fun adventure!
PLAN B… THE TRAILER
Just in case the whole home restoration thing doesn’t work out! We have a ’56 Airstream Safari that we’re restoring in our spare time. 🙂
Check out our trailer adventures HERE.