House from the 1970s

Prefab Houses in the 1970s – Moelven Senior

In the 1970s, prefab houses became very common in Norway, with Moelven being the largest producer of these popular homes. This house, known as the Moelven Senior, was produced in four sections and delivered ready-made from the factory. With the foundation already in place, it was easy to connect water, electricity, and build the chimney – everything could be done in one day.

The family living in this 1970s house consisted of a mother, father, and their 15-year-old son. The two older children had already moved out. The house is painted brown, a trendy color for many homes from the 1970s.

Inside, the distinctive 1970s colors dominate – brown, green, and orange, often used in large, bold patterns. Even household appliances followed the trend, as people wanted refrigerators and stoves in green, brown, or yellow-brown tones. This house features the latter choice.

The TV set, now a color TV, has taken a central place in the living room, along with a Stressless chair from Ekornes – another iconic detail from the 1970s. For many, this was the ultimate symbol of comfort: a color TV and a Stressless chair for the father – what more could one ask for?