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The copper-and-blown-glass Acorn Pendant by Mary Wallis of the Brooklyn-based Mary Wallis Studio.
The copper-and-blown-glass Acorn Pendant by Mary Wallis of the Brooklyn-based Mary Wallis Studio.
A sleeping loft perches over the living area in the Acorn.
A sleeping loft perches over the living area in the Acorn.
O’Donnell not only builds tiny houses, but lives in them as well, first in the Los Padres model and now in the Acorn. He downsized from the Los Padres to the smaller Acorn model after fires in California made him want to be more mobile.
O’Donnell not only builds tiny houses, but lives in them as well, first in the Los Padres model and now in the Acorn. He downsized from the Los Padres to the smaller Acorn model after fires in California made him want to be more mobile.
Big dreams of downsizing? Check out these affordable tiny homes.
Big dreams of downsizing? Check out these affordable tiny homes.
The dining area features a vintage Eero Saarinen Oval dining table, Omar De Biaggio Bacco chairs from Design Within Reach, and an Acorn pendant by Atle Tveit for Northern.
The dining area features a vintage Eero Saarinen Oval dining table, Omar De Biaggio Bacco chairs from Design Within Reach, and an Acorn pendant by Atle Tveit for Northern.
The paneling in the Acorn model is locally sourced sugar pine, contrasted with reclaimed Redwood accents. Any wood that O’Donnell can’t salvage is FSC-certified.
The paneling in the Acorn model is locally sourced sugar pine, contrasted with reclaimed Redwood accents. Any wood that O’Donnell can’t salvage is FSC-certified.
The owners found this cabin, built in 1959, after looking to fix up a "weird 70s contemporary,
The owners found this cabin, built in 1959, after looking to fix up a "weird 70s contemporary,
Braun HL 70 desktop fan by Reinhold Weiss amd Jurgen Greubel (1971) in white. According to Kapos, "The design is a revision of Weiss's iconic HL 1 Multiwind desk fan issued a decade earlier, registering Braun's shift of the late 60's from 'New Objectivism' towards what might be called technological expressivism. Pristine white replaces the austere palate of greys; form is reduced to the primitive cylinder; functional controls are simplified; a transparent cradle, giving a gravity defying appearance, replaces the fixed stem and base arrangement of the earlier design." This object is held in MoMA's permanent collection; this example is fully functional and in excellent condition, and comes with packaging for £200.
Braun HL 70 desktop fan by Reinhold Weiss amd Jurgen Greubel (1971) in white. According to Kapos, "The design is a revision of Weiss's iconic HL 1 Multiwind desk fan issued a decade earlier, registering Braun's shift of the late 60's from 'New Objectivism' towards what might be called technological expressivism. Pristine white replaces the austere palate of greys; form is reduced to the primitive cylinder; functional controls are simplified; a transparent cradle, giving a gravity defying appearance, replaces the fixed stem and base arrangement of the earlier design." This object is held in MoMA's permanent collection; this example is fully functional and in excellent condition, and comes with packaging for £200.
Generations of family have lived on this wooded, waterfront site, where architect Will Randolph has built a weekend getaway for less than $70,000.
Generations of family have lived on this wooded, waterfront site, where architect Will Randolph has built a weekend getaway for less than $70,000.
The home is surrounded on three sides by forest, and its most prominent facade faces the water. Its unique acorn shape efficiently sheds rain and snow, and creates an architecturally interesting interior space.
The home is surrounded on three sides by forest, and its most prominent facade faces the water. Its unique acorn shape efficiently sheds rain and snow, and creates an architecturally interesting interior space.
The couple coveted this Percival Lafer sofa for years, and a friend eventually bought it for them as a gift. "I love those colors of the '70s. Nothing against modernism, to each their own but I wanted color, and so we leaned into that palette with this old, harvest gold leather," says Sean.
The couple coveted this Percival Lafer sofa for years, and a friend eventually bought it for them as a gift. "I love those colors of the '70s. Nothing against modernism, to each their own but I wanted color, and so we leaned into that palette with this old, harvest gold leather," says Sean.
Manufactured with up to 70 percent recycled steel, the hybrid prefab Graham Residence by Blue Sky Building System limits construction waste to the factory, where it's recycled.
Manufactured with up to 70 percent recycled steel, the hybrid prefab Graham Residence by Blue Sky Building System limits construction waste to the factory, where it's recycled.
“I’ve done shelves in front of windows here and there throughout my life,” says Lanigan, who grew up in a hippie commune in the ‘70s, where plants were always hanging in the windows. “I grew up in a geodesic dome my parents built. That organic ‘70s design is very much a touchstone for me.” Beside nostalgia, this choice offers extra accessible shelving and blocks a boring driveway view while still letting in light.
“I’ve done shelves in front of windows here and there throughout my life,” says Lanigan, who grew up in a hippie commune in the ‘70s, where plants were always hanging in the windows. “I grew up in a geodesic dome my parents built. That organic ‘70s design is very much a touchstone for me.” Beside nostalgia, this choice offers extra accessible shelving and blocks a boring driveway view while still letting in light.
Nicholas Beggs and Joyce Prestes in the living area of their new home in São Paulo. The ’70s property was redesigned by Arkitito. The rug on the floor, by Rodrigo Ohtake, complements the bright yellow wall in the background.
Nicholas Beggs and Joyce Prestes in the living area of their new home in São Paulo. The ’70s property was redesigned by Arkitito. The rug on the floor, by Rodrigo Ohtake, complements the bright yellow wall in the background.
The "IDCA 70" documentary can be heard by two visitors at once. Photo by James Ewing.
The "IDCA 70" documentary can be heard by two visitors at once. Photo by James Ewing.
Perpetually Devastated spent a long time looking specifically for a 1968 Airstream for the Dunhams. This model features rectangular windows. (In the later ‘60s and early ‘70s, they become oval.)
Perpetually Devastated spent a long time looking specifically for a 1968 Airstream for the Dunhams. This model features rectangular windows. (In the later ‘60s and early ‘70s, they become oval.)
A series of black Muuto chairs—Fiber, Cover, Nerd, and Visu—surrounds a 70/70 table and white Ambit pendants, both by TAF Architects for Muuto.
A series of black Muuto chairs—Fiber, Cover, Nerd, and Visu—surrounds a 70/70 table and white Ambit pendants, both by TAF Architects for Muuto.
Firewood abounds at this historic homestead that was converted from a neglected farm in rural Germany into a sustainable and modern vacation village by an artist couple from Amsterdam. The sauna is powered by the stacked firewood outside, which keeps it at 70 degrees -- a warm, enveloping temperature that is gentler on the circulatory system.
Firewood abounds at this historic homestead that was converted from a neglected farm in rural Germany into a sustainable and modern vacation village by an artist couple from Amsterdam. The sauna is powered by the stacked firewood outside, which keeps it at 70 degrees -- a warm, enveloping temperature that is gentler on the circulatory system.
Harper sits on the porch just off the entrance. James notes that the children spend their time “swimming in the dam, feeding the chickens, and riding their ponies or bikes. It’s really just the simple stuff that we had when we grew up in the late ’70s and ’80s."
Harper sits on the porch just off the entrance. James notes that the children spend their time “swimming in the dam, feeding the chickens, and riding their ponies or bikes. It’s really just the simple stuff that we had when we grew up in the late ’70s and ’80s."
Harper sits on the porch just off the entrance. James notes that the children spend their time “swimming in the dam, feeding the chickens, and riding their ponies or bikes. It’s really just the simple stuff that we had when we grew up in the late ’70s and ’80s.
Harper sits on the porch just off the entrance. James notes that the children spend their time “swimming in the dam, feeding the chickens, and riding their ponies or bikes. It’s really just the simple stuff that we had when we grew up in the late ’70s and ’80s.
The plywood-wrapped library is a warm addition added in the ’70s.
The plywood-wrapped library is a warm addition added in the ’70s.
Krofchick describes the look as "Cali chic" with an infusion of ’70s spirit.
Krofchick describes the look as "Cali chic" with an infusion of ’70s spirit.
Perfect for beginners to tackle, these felted penguin ornaments by Penfelt Studio wear acorn caps.
Perfect for beginners to tackle, these felted penguin ornaments by Penfelt Studio wear acorn caps.
IKEA Nockeby sofa with a Bemz slipcover in Acorn velvet.
IKEA Nockeby sofa with a Bemz slipcover in Acorn velvet.
The home’s interior is a colorful homage to ’60s and ’70s California surf shacks.
The home’s interior is a colorful homage to ’60s and ’70s California surf shacks.
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The interior decor is Scandinavian-inspired, while also incorporating a 70s feel.
The interior decor is Scandinavian-inspired, while also incorporating a 70s feel.
A 70’ infinity-edge pool and spa bear the illusion of spilling dramatically over the hillside.
A 70’ infinity-edge pool and spa bear the illusion of spilling dramatically over the hillside.
A 70-square-foot reflecting pool greets visitors as they approach the home’s elemental north entrance.
A 70-square-foot reflecting pool greets visitors as they approach the home’s elemental north entrance.
Harker lists Cinderella's castle, the psychedelic '70s, and the Disney film Fantasia among his inspirations.
Harker lists Cinderella's castle, the psychedelic '70s, and the Disney film Fantasia among his inspirations.
In the master bathroom and dressing room, pink-and-white floor tiles were found hidden under ’70s shag carpeting.
In the master bathroom and dressing room, pink-and-white floor tiles were found hidden under ’70s shag carpeting.
A pre-existing deck off the living room was built around a 70-year-old silver maple tree.
A pre-existing deck off the living room was built around a 70-year-old silver maple tree.
The vaults were scraped free of paint to reveal vestiges of their original color, and the walls covered in limewash paint. A painting by Victor Payares hangs over the vintage 1970s Nuvolone couch from Rino Maturi for Mimo Padova, which has been reupholstered. The two chairs are Alky from Giancarlo Piretti, also from the 70s, and sit with a vintage B&B Italia coffee table.
The vaults were scraped free of paint to reveal vestiges of their original color, and the walls covered in limewash paint. A painting by Victor Payares hangs over the vintage 1970s Nuvolone couch from Rino Maturi for Mimo Padova, which has been reupholstered. The two chairs are Alky from Giancarlo Piretti, also from the 70s, and sit with a vintage B&B Italia coffee table.
A perfectly shaped acorn, and my husband's remembrance during his stay in Boston.
A perfectly shaped acorn, and my husband's remembrance during his stay in Boston.
Mahogany detailing accents a smooth, stucco facade. Homeowner Ed Fine’s father, a doctor at University of California, San Francisco, bought the property in 1939 for a modest sum and built a home for his small family. He passed away while Ed was in his teens, and his wife Emily lived here alone until her 70s, when she decided to downsize and sell the home to her son.
Mahogany detailing accents a smooth, stucco facade. Homeowner Ed Fine’s father, a doctor at University of California, San Francisco, bought the property in 1939 for a modest sum and built a home for his small family. He passed away while Ed was in his teens, and his wife Emily lived here alone until her 70s, when she decided to downsize and sell the home to her son.
A corner of the living room features a trio of vintage treasures, including a pair of plaid-and-chrome chairs that accentuate the '70s vibe.
A corner of the living room features a trio of vintage treasures, including a pair of plaid-and-chrome chairs that accentuate the '70s vibe.

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