Month: December 2019 / Mobile Home Living

beautiful mid-century mobile home decor ideas

Mid-Century Modern Mobile Home Decor Ideas

Post author:Crystal Adkins
Post last modified:09/05/2022
Post category:Decorating Ideas Double Wides Vintage Mobile Homes

Ready for some awesome mid-century modern mobile home decor ideas? Mid-century modern is one of the most popular decorating styles and for good reason, it's beautiful and perfect for small spaces, especially smaller mobile homes. Defining Mid-Century Modern Wikipedia defines mid-century modern as an architectural movement that uses a unique style with lots of clean lines, open floor plans, and large windows that open up indoor space and allow the outdoors to play a more prominent role in the design. Mid-century modern is also used to describe furniture, decor, and even graphic designs that are focused on clean lines and bold profiles. The mid-Century style was born between 1933-1965 but designs from the 1950s are especially significant to home decor. After the horrors of WWII, the country was ready to move forward and they did so in a magnificently stylish way. It was…

Is the Mobile Home Stigma Disappearing?

Post author:Crystal Adkins
Post last modified:09/05/2022
Post category:Mobile Home Resources

If you would have asked me 10 years ago if I thought it was possible for the mobile homes stigma to disappear I would have probably laughed at you and asked if you were serious. If you ask me that same question today I'd say yes, it is possible for mobile homes to lose their stigma and it's happening right before our eyes! The Beginning of the Mobile Home Stigma Mobile home owners have dealt with stereotypes and stigmas since the beginning. The American trailer industry was in its infancy in the late 1930's. Due to WWII, they had to produce thousands of homes for the US government to house migrate workers, a necessity to keep the country going during the war. The industry didn't have the experience or the materials needed to build the homes properly and thousands of people lived in poorly…

Amazing Mobile Home

Post author:Crystal Adkins
Post last modified:09/05/2022
Post category:Decorating Ideas Featured Home Tours Single Wides

I have no words for this one! (I just meant that figuratively, of course, I have plenty to say!) This is the reason I started Mobile Home Living, to find and share beautiful mobile homes like this amazing mobile home.This single wide mobile home is worthy of any magazine cover. The talented owner of this beautiful home is Kristy and live in Vancouver. Creativity is in her blood, she owns a successful furniture refurbishing business where she turns older furniture into pieces of art. Her photography is pretty awesome, too. Her blog "4 the love of WOOD" is a wonderful combination of all three. A Look Inside This Amazing Mobile Home Bedroom made for dreaming. This is what the bedroom look liked in 2008 and 2010. What a talent she has! Before and after painting the bedroom. Even her closet is gorgeous! …

Keep This in Mind When Buying a Mobile Home in Wyoming

Post author:Kim Alley
Post last modified:12/19/2023
Post category:Buying and Selling State Guides

This week we are talking about things you will want to keep in mind when buying a mobile home in Wyoming. Also, we have included some cool mobile home finds from across the state. Facts about Wyoming Wyoming is the 10th largest state in the country, but did you know that it is the least populated? There are only around 577,000 people who call Wyoming home. Which is good news if you are considering buying a mobile home in Wyoming, plenty of land available! Check out these other facts about mobile home living in Wyoming: Average price of a pre-owned home: $42452Average model year of a pre-owned home: 2002Average pre-owned home size in square feet: 1219Average sites in a manufactured home community: 82Average year a community was developed: 1990Number of age-restricted communities: 9Number of all-age communities: 149 Things to Know Before…

Buying a Mobile Home in Connecticut

Post author:Kim Alley
Post last modified:12/21/2019
Post category:Mobile Home Resources State Guides

We are continuing our mobile home buying guide as our attention stays north this week with a look at buying a mobile home in Connecticut. We only have a handful of states left to cover, including a look at Nebraska, Minnesota, and Wyoming in the coming weeks. Here's a list of all of our state guides. A covered porch is important for the cold Connecticut winters. The Facts About Mobile Homes in Connecticut Did you know there are only two states smaller than Connecticut in the US but there are over 3.5 million people living in the state? We also found these facts about mobile homes in Connecticut: The average price of a pre-owned home: $80993Average model year of a pre-owned home: 1996Average pre-owned home size in square feet: 936Average sites in a manufactured home community: 86Average year a community was…

Tracey Fields Double Wide Manufactured Home Remodel Front Porch

This 1997 Fuqua Double Wide Remodel is Warm and Welcoming

Post author:Crystal Adkins
Post last modified:12/19/2019
Post category:Decorating Ideas Double Wides

"You can do absolutely anything in a mobile or manufactured home. The sky is the limit. Just do it, prove them all wrong," Tracy Fields says and she did just that. The average cost to remodel a home in 2019 is $36,121 but Tracy's 1997 Fuqua double wide remodel in Klamath Falls, Oregon, was completely updated for less than $32,000 and it's a beautiful study in warmth and light. This Stained Wood Ceiling is Beautiful! The farmhouse home decor craze has been in full swing for several years. It's a great style with a focus on white, imperfect surfaces, and natural materials but what happens when you forego white and add rich browns and jewel-tone color instead? It's refreshing to see a homeowner go another way with the beautiful farmhouse style. It doesn't have to be all-white! Wood ceiling planks are…

1954 Pacemaker Trii-level Mobile Home Remodel - after paint

1954 Pacemaker Tri-Level Mobile Home Remodel

Post author:Crystal Adkins
Post last modified:09/05/2022
Post category:Single Wides Vintage Mobile Homes

This Pacemaker Tri-Level Mobile Home remodel is a perfect example of using a vintage mobile home as a base for small living. The condition of this 60-year-old home proves that American pride and workmanship was at its finest in the mid-1950's when mobile homes were experiencing their Golden Age. Pacemaker Trailer Company Pacemaker Corporation, once known as Pacemaker Trailer Company, is a well-known mobile home brand. Their headquarters was in the trailer capital of the world, Elkhart, Indiana. If you enjoy vintage mobile homes, you've likely heard of or seen advertisements for Pacemaker. While their most well-known model may have been their Tri-Level mobile home, they also manufactured several single-story models. Earlier Pacemaker Models You can see several of Pacemaker's earlier models at Atlas Mobile Home Museum. They even have a complete brochure for a 1949 Model 30 Tandem Delux. A full-page advertisement for the 34'…

Financing for Manufactured Homes: Conventional VS Chattel Loans

Post author:Crystal Adkins
Post last modified:12/15/2019
Post category:Buying and Selling Mobile Home Resources

The use of chattel financing for manufactured homes has exploded in recent years. 80% of new manufactured homes purchased in 2015 were titled as chattel. Only 34% of those were placed in a manufactured home community which means 66% of new manufactured homes bought in 2015 may have qualified for a standard mortgage but instead the homebuyers opted to forego permanent installation and went with chattel financing. Why are more homebuyers going with chattel loans over a traditional mortgage even when they own the land under the manufactured home? In this article, we'll try to answer that question and many more. We'll cover the basics of chattel financing for manufactured homes and look into the differences between loans through a private bank or a manufactured housing lender. 2 Types of Loans for Manufactured Homes There are two ways to finance a…

What to Keep in Mind When Buying a Mobile Home in Maryland

Post author:Kim Alley
Post last modified:12/13/2019
Post category:State Guides

This week we have headed north once again, to what you need to know when buying a mobile home in Maryland. We are taking a look at information about where to find some cool homes, how to make sure you are making the right purchase for your family, and what to do if you have any issues. Mobile Home Living Stats in Maryland Maryland is one of the smallest among the 50 states. However, it is home to over 6 million people, which makes it one of the most populated for its size. So, its no surprise to find that manufactured homes are a popular choice there. Here are some other interesting facts: The average price of a pre-owned home: $64054The average model year of a pre-owned home: 2003Average pre-owned home size in square feet: 1263Average sites in a manufactured home…

Vintage New Moon Mobile Home kitchen remodeling ideas

New Look for New Moon Mobile Home

Post author:Crystal Adkins
Post last modified:09/05/2022
Post category:Decorating Ideas Single Wides Vintage Mobile Homes

I've seen a few comments from vintage mobile home groups stating their displeasure when they see older mobile homes that are gutted and remodeled instead of restored back to their original state. Apparently, the 'true connoisseurs' thinks everyone should have the exact same taste as they do and fail to realize that not all of us have the desire or the means to completely restore an older mobile home. Instead of commenting negatively about someones home perhaps they should recall a lesson that most of our parents taught us: If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it all. Many of us just want an affordable home and an older mobile home is certainly a great way to achieve that goal. When an owner of an older mobile home decides to gut and remodel their property instead of restoring they should be applauded…

12 Beautiful Manufactured Homes with Black Appliances

Post author:Kim Alley
Post last modified:12/10/2019
Post category:Decorating Ideas

For most, stainless steel appliances are the top choice but they show fingerprints terribly. That doesn't happen as much with black and white appliances. In this article, we share 12 beautiful manufactured homes with black appliances along with a look at the trendy black stainless steel appliances. Trends in Kitchen Design You want to make sure you chose a timeless color for your appliances not a trend that will fade away in a couple of years. Black Stainless Steel Going with a trendy surface that hasn't stood the test of time like white, black, or stainless steel can be a problem. It's easy to get caught up in trends with home decor but that shouldn't be the case with expensive items like appliances. In the last couple of years, there's been a lot of focus on black stainless steel. Black stainless…

Christmas Decoration With Fir Branches And Xmas Balls

Merry Mobile Homes: Christmas Decor in Mobile Homes

Post author:Crystal Adkins
Post last modified:12/08/2021
Post category:Decorating Ideas

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas (and all the other beautiful holidays). Our Facebook group family of 60,000 is a talented and kind group of mobile and manufactured homeowners (you should join them - just click here and request to join). One member asked to see Christmas decor in mobile homes and we had a ton of responses. Decorating the house for the holidays is a magical time. Memories are made and changing a home around and adding greenery with happy colors help to make the season a little more festive and joyful. If these beautifully festive mobile and manufactured homes don't get you in the holiday spirit you need a double dose of eggnog! Snow and Reindeer David and Donita Cantrell have turned their manufactured home into a Christmas wonderland. I found this next home on Instagram. You…