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Step back in time with deep dives into the residential and hospitality interiors that defined each decade.
1970s · KITCHEN DESIGN
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Decades
August 11, 2026•4 min read
THEN VS NOW
The Cost of Home,
Then and Now
Homes may look different, but the journey to own one has always been a story.
THEN • 1978
$54,300
Average new home price in the U.S.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
NOW • 2026
$480,600
Average new home price in the U.S.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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The Death of the Sunken Living Room
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