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The Design Issue
There’s a lot about the magazine industry that has changed in the last two decades. Fact is, a lot about the world has too. Since this magazine was founded, there’s been a Great Recession and a pandemic. The housing market had collapsed, then bubbled, then burst then climbed once more. The world has gone digital and social yet now bookstores are on the rise again. And much like the houses we write about, Atomic Ranch has stood firmly and weathered the test of time thanks entirely to the community of modernists, preservationists and businesses that support us as we aim to support the community right back.
It\'s fitting that we chose our Design Issue to commemorate this our 20th year. This issue was a new creation in 2016. Just one of the many innovations we would go on to make in Atomic Ranch’s growth. It’s also the issue where we focus on diving deep into the cannon of mid century history while also profiling what the movers and shakers of this industry are doing to honor and continue the tenets of MCM today.
DESIGN
How a Show-Stopping Colorado Home Rose from the Ashes
Designed by a renowned local architect and originally commissioned by an esteemed Mid Century Modern artist, this mountaintop, show-stopping Colorado home went through a rough patch before…
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Phoenix Rising: A Modern Lake Tahoe A-Frame Structure
Architect Todd Gordon Mather personalizes the retro feel of this dreamy Lake Tahoe A-frame cabin, accepting the challenge of this new-build retreat.
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Past Perfected in a 1965 Boise Home
This well-preserved 1965 Boise home gets an era-appropriate refresh combining restoration and thoughtful replacements. The online listing for the 1965 custom-built home overlooking Boise,…
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COOL STUFF
Merry Modern Outdoor Holiday Decor
Whether your style is more haute or kitsch or somewhere in between, find modern outdoor holiday decor that will greet passersby with cheer! If you have an outdoor side table, this…
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MCM Christmas Music: A Playlist of Classics and Originals
Christmas is a nostalgic time, and MCM Christmas music in particular can have a way of wrapping you up in the coziness of Christmases past. We thought it was only fitting, then, to make a…
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My Mid Century Style House Portrait
I have big news. I sold my mid century ranch, and it was a bittersweet thing. But one thing I’m really happy with is that I commissioned a house portrait of it before we moved. Here’s the…
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COLLECTING
Retro Kitchen Appliances for Your Vintage Mid Century Kitchen
If your kitchen style or kitchen renovation draws upon a period authentic or retro vibe, don’t ruin the look with a contemporary appliance suite. We’ve pulled together our favorite…
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Mid Mod Beds For Every Budget
Giving your bedroom a Mid Century Modern makeover shouldn’t cost the same as a small car. Rather, spend your money on something that will make the most impact—like a mid century bed…
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Retro Finds for Poolside Season
Greet summer in mid mod style with these retro finds for poolside season. Whether your backyard has a pool or not—or even if you don’t have a backyard—these retro and retro inspired…
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PROJECT HOUSE
Scandinavian Modern Inspiration
For Project House Austin designer Christine Turnkett of Breathe Design Studio, her relationship with Scandinavian Modern started with Ikea and grew to become a major source of inspiration for…
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Project House Austin Shopping Guide: Kitchen
Project House Austin is complete, but the inspiration you take from it is not. When you get the chance to build a custom MCM-inspired home from the ground up, what choices do you make for the…
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Project House Austin Shopping Guide: Kid’s Bedroom
Project House Austin may be complete, but the inspiration you take from it is not. Shop the look of this tasteful, fun and gender-neutral kid’s bedroom! Project House Austin Kid’s…
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MODERNIST INDEX
The Barcelona Chair and Stool: Elegance and Refinement
One of the most recognizable furnishing sets designed during the mid century period is the Barcelona Chair and Stool (the latter of which is sometimes referred to as the “Barcelona…
Juan O’Gorman: Through Functionalism and Beyond
Mexican architect and mural artist Juan O’Gorman’s works comprised a range of unexpected…
How to Recognize Bauhaus Architecture
Any fan of Mid Century Modern architecture and design is familiar with the German art school…
I. M. Pei: Mirroring Life Through Functional Design
Ask for a list of famous modernist architects, and I. M. Pei will no doubt be near the top.…
Designers + Craftsmen
What Is Witco? The History of the Iconic Tropical Furniture Maker
In 1958, a small importing company named Western International Trading Co. was founded in Washington State. Tropical style had taken over the United States, and there were tropical-themed…
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Art Deco + Mid Century Modern: How To Combine Two Classic Styles
Bold shapes, bright colors and beautiful craftsmanship were just a few of the defining features of Art Deco style. Art Deco arrived in France after World War I, and it was a design movement…
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Put Down That Paint Brush! And Other Tips from An MCM Furniture Restoration Expert
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