Brickwork was plain and basic

What to  look for 

1950s House Style

• After WW2 homes were needed and were often “mass” produced. The result was “boxes”, high rise flats and new Garden City developments
• Many had flat roofs
• Windows were often large picture
• Primary colours
• Open plan fitted kitchens
• Brickwork was plain and basic
• Walls and ceilings plain and had no embellishments
• Use of new materials - PVC, Formica, fibreglass, rubber, melamine, aluminium, vinyl, plastics
• Sometimes living and  dining  spaces were open plan

Many were “boxes”, high rise flats and new Garden City development

After WW2, homes were needed and were “mass” produced. Result was “boxes”, high rise flats and new Garden City developments

Many had flat roofs

New Garden City design

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