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Regional Focus: Boise Idaho’s Mid Century Modern Architectural Style

March 3, 2026
Written by Jickie Torres

Boise-Style MCM Mid mod gems across the country bear their own regional twist. TJ Pierce of Mid-Century Homes by Anthology shares some insight into Boise’s mid-century homes. AR: About…

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Mid-Century Modern living and dining area with a bright yellow wall, round dining table, olive chairs, white sofa and large glass doors.

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Designed to Rent: How to Furnish a Vacation Rental-Friendly Second Home

September 15, 2026
Written by Jolene Nolte and Photogrphy by Oscar Flink

Homeowners of a 1957 Alexander/Krisel home give an inside perspective on how to style a mid century modern vacation rental. For Randi Merel and her husband Allen LeHew, finding a…

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Honoring the Blueprint: Life Inside Victor Hosford’s Personal Home in Boise

August 18, 2026
Written by Laura Shimko and Photography by Bret Gum

Designed and owned by Boise architect Victor Hosford, this 1958 home gets a second life with minimal, thoughtful renovations that elevate the home’s original character and beauty. For many owners…

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Mid-Century Made Modern: Modernous Respectfully Updates the Finishes of This 1970s Pacific Northwest Home

July 17, 2026
Written by Laura Shimko and Photography by Matthew Gallant

Recreating the retro magic of a Mid-Century Modern home requires a careful balance between preserving original features and updating for modern living and entertaining. Selecting the right mid century modern…

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A Malibu Home is Rebuilt as Mid-Century Modern After the Woolsey Fire

June 24, 2026
Written by LAURA SHIMKO and Photography by AMY BARTLAM and Architectural Design by ERW DESIGN and Interior Design by AAHA STUDIO

After being destroyed in a fire, this Malibu modern midcentury style home is a resurrection that reflects the MCM style of blending interior and exterior spaces while reflecting the owners’…

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Mid-Century Modern Coastal Home Renovation: How One Family Preserved History and Built a Beachside Life

May 27, 2026
Written by Dana Mauer and Photography by WILLEM-DIRK DU TOIT and DUSTIN MORRIS

A 1950s San Clemente house with an original atrium and sunken conversation pit gets a seamless mid-century modern home renovation that honors its history while serving a modern family —…

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How a 1950s Wisconsin Home Got a Stunning Mid-Century Modern Landscape Makeover

May 19, 2026
Written by VICTORIA VAN VLEAR and Photography by JAMES SCHNEPF

A bland Cape Cod gets mid-century modern landscaping with curb appeal, a hidden hot tub, and year-round greenery — all designed to match its MCM architecture. If your home sits…

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Passing the Torch On A Palm Springs Vacation Rental

April 1, 2026
Written by Lauren Darcangelo and Photography by Susan Pickering

They didn’t want to remodel — and it was the best decision they ever made. Here’s how an LA couple turned a fully-furnished 1958 Palmer & Krisel into the ultimate…

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They Found Their Modern Riverside Dream Home: Walls of Glass, A Doggie Palace and a Tiki Lounge

March 17, 2026
Text by Meryl Schoenbaum and Photography by Bret Gum and Styled by Jickie Torres

This landmark 1948 home’s renovation features many delightful additions making it a getaway for relaxation and entertaining. If you’re lucky enough to live in a quintessential Mid Century Modern home,…

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