ABSTRACT
This chapter explores the post-war homes constructed under the Ina-Casa plan. It considers how family life was shaped by the new domestic settings. Through an examination of six Ina-Casa floor plans in tandem with the Ina-Casa design manuals guidelines for interiors, it is possible to understand how both the administration and different designers envisioned the postwar working-class home. In other words, the promotion of Ina-Casa achievements through exhibitions, like the Milan Triennale, and documentary films, like 045 Ricostruzione Edilizia, spoke to both international and domestic audiences by showcasing the improving quality of life in Italy. The most noticeable differences between the Ina-Casa home and the casa rurale are the furniture and finishes. The most curious of the model home interiors was certainly the casa rurale designed by Luigi Piccinato. Overall, the decor of the Ina-Casa home was modern and minimalist in contrast to the utilitarian and traditional decor of the casa rurale.
