1950S Cottage Renovation . After months of searching through the mls real estate listings website as a hobby, sarah brown came across a 1950s cottage that was exactly what she and chad zentner were looking for — a renovation project that would allow them to exercise their creativity. The original 1940s cottage had two bedrooms, one bath, and just 750 square feet. Pin by Theresa Beauchamp on paint Cottage exterior, Cottage from www.pinterest.nz The family bought a 1950s bungalow which had been extended over the years, but needed a remodel and extension to bring it up to date. Cameron, who lived one street over, was pregnant with her second child and trying to work out how her family could. Browse 18,832 1950s bungalow on houzz.