Ideal Home Collection

Thor: Electric Washing Machine - Chas E. Beck & Co. Ltd, 1920. Creator: Unknown
Thor: Electric Washing Machine - The Bugbear of Washing-day and the solution - Chas E. Beck & Co. Ltd. 1920. The Thor washing machine was the first electric clothes washer sold commercially in

Electric Light is a modern necessity, 1920. Creator: Unknown
Electric Light is a modern necessity, 1920. The Roaring Twenties were marked by significant development in the production of domestic electric appliances for households

Great Building Exhibition - Olympia, 1920. Creator: Unknown
Great Building Exhibition - Olympia, 1920. The Roaring Twenties were a period of economic prosperity when assembly line production

Sonora - The Highest Class Gramophone in the World, 1920. Creator: Unknown
Sonora - The Highest Class Gramophone in the World, 1920. From " The Ideal Home - April 1920". [London, 1920]

Press preview of the Daily Mail Ideal home Exhibition at Olympia. Mrs Jane Hadfield on the latest automatic iron, the latest boom to housewives. 2nd March 1964

A Dovecote - in the garden of Dowager Marchioness of Bute, St. Johns Lodge, Regents Park, 1920
A Dovecote - A capacious Cote of good design in the garden of the Dowager Marchioness of Bute, St. Johns Lodge, Regents Park, 1920

Rustic Treatment. - Summer House in a Tree, an ideal Tea House, 1920. Creator: Unknown
A Rustic Treatment. - A novel treatment for a Summer House built in a Tree, making an ideal Tea House, 1920. From " The Ideal Home - April 1920". [London, 1920]

The Ideal Kitchen for the Ideal Home - The British Commercial Gas Association, 1920. The Roaring Twenties were a period of economic prosperity when assembly line production

Baxendales, 1920. Creator: Unknown
Baxendales, 1920. Baxendales From " The Ideal Home - April 1920". [London, 1920]

Moreton Old Hall, Congleton, 1920. Creator: Unknown
Moreton Old Hall, Congleton, 1920. Moreton Hall, a moated half-timbered Tudor manor house in Cheshire, England built for landowner William Moreton c1504-08

Truly Rural - A delightful old Sussex Cottage at Amberley, 1920. Creator: Unknown
Truly Rural - A delightful old Sussex Cottage at Amberley, 1920. From " The Ideal Home - April 1920". [London, 1920]

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Step into the world of an ideal home, where innovation and comfort intertwine seamlessly. In 1920, amidst a rapidly changing society, various marvels emerged to redefine domestic living. The Thor Electric Washing Machine by Chas E. Beck & Co. Ltd revolutionized household chores, liberating homemakers from the arduous task of hand-washing clothes. Simultaneously, electric light became a modern necessity, illuminating homes and banishing darkness. The Great Building Exhibition at Olympia showcased architectural wonders that captured the imagination of visitors. Its creators remain unknown but their vision lives on in awe-inspiring structures that stood as testaments to human ingenuity. Music enthusiasts were enthralled by Sonora - The Highest Class Gramophone in the World. This remarkable invention brought melodies to life with unparalleled clarity and richness. Nature found its place within these ideal homes too; a dovecote nestled in the garden of Dowager Marchioness of Bute's St. Johns Lodge added charm and tranquility to her abode while a rustic summer house perched atop a tree provided an idyllic setting for tea parties. The heart of any home is undoubtedly its kitchen – British Commercial Gas Association presented The Ideal Kitchen for the Ideal Home in 1920, showcasing cutting-edge appliances that made culinary endeavors effortless and enjoyable. Baxendales offered stylish furnishings that transformed houses into homes with their timeless elegance and unmatched craftsmanship. Moreton Old Hall exuded grandeur with its majestic architecture, transporting inhabitants back through time while Truly Rural beckoned residents into an enchanting Sussex cottage at Amberley – a haven away from bustling city life. The Daily Mail Ideal Home Exhibition at Olympia allowed eager guests to preview what lay ahead in domestic design trends – promising inspiration aplenty for those seeking perfection within their own four walls. In this captivating era filled with technological advancements and artistic brilliance, one could truly envision their dream dwelling come alive.