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This Vintage-Inspired Home Is Better Than the Barbie Dreamhouse
10.08.2024 - 03:33 / sunset.com / Sarah Yang
A couple of the Sunset editors were talking about the Barbie Dreamhouse the other day. And we had a hot take: Although it’s an iconic home (with a slide, pool, and a color palette that childhood dreams were made of), it’s not the most attractive-looking space from an interior design or architecture standpoint. Sure, it has some touches of mid-century modern style and an extremely cohesive color palette, but we think not very many people would want to live there IRL. On top of that, it doesn’t really look homey or comfy. And all of that’s okay, because the house is for a doll and make-believe moments. What’s a human who wants to live out their Barbie fantasies to do?
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You can look no further than this Redlands, California, home for inspiration. The house was built in 1957 and is home to a husband and wife and their two children. Before its makeover, it was dark, dated, non-functional, and didn’t show off the family’s spunky personality, says interior designer Raelena Vasquez, founder of Swank Design.
Raelena was tasked with updating the entry, family room, and dining room, breathing new life and energy into the spaces. The vision? A happy, fun, and slightly edgy design that could still be kid-friendly.
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“I worked off of her vibrant personality,” says Raelena of the owner and the inspiration for the design. “She told me nothing was too crazy for her. ‘If it’s cool, unique, and interesting I’m all about it,’ she said. They love color and vintage mixed with modern elements.”
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In the entry, they smoothed the paneled walls and added wallpaper to brighten and add a touch of sophistication. “The crane wallpaper starts off the touches of pink before we get fully immersed into
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