Architecture + Renovation Archives

Hotel Lautner: Well-Preserved Architecture + Hollywood Luxury

January 26, 2023
Written by Madison Nauta and Photography courtesy of Hotel Lautner

Before Coachella Valley was filled with festival goers and golf courses, Lucien Hubbard, famous movie producer, commissioned John Lautner to build a Hollywood oasis in the desert in 1947. The…

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Step Inside a Retro Palm Springs Getaway

January 25, 2023
Written by Lauren Hofer and Photography by Chad Mellon

Palm Springs gave one couple a love for all things mod and helped them curate a dreamy time-capsule vacation home.

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modern redesign showcases art in living room with fireplace

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Art of the Home: A Home Redesign Showcases Art

January 22, 2023
Written by Meryl Schoenbaum and Photographed by Bret Gum and Styled by Dick Burkett and Russ Uthe

These designers found creative ways to showcase their art collection in their mid-century-inspired home redesign. Most new homeowners don’t consider the placement of artwork until after the remodeling and redesign…

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Zippity Zook, Pt. 1: Transatlantic TLC

January 19, 2023
Written by Jay Strongman + Julienne Davis and Photography by Jim Brown

This story of across-the-pond romance stars a 1952 Zook home and the help it needed to reach the homeowners' long-anticipated vision.

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Zippity Zook, Pt. 2: From Fixer-Upper to Dream

January 19, 2023
Written by Jay Strongman + Julienne Davis and Photography by Jim Brown

With the home finally theirs, two homeowners tackle the renovation of their beautiful 1952 R. Harold Zook home in Southern California.

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Zippity Zook, Pt. 3: Details Make Home, Sweet Home

January 19, 2023
Written by Jay Strongman + Julienne Davis and Photography by Jim Brown

A move from Chelsea, U.K., to Southern California is finally complete with a look at the small touches that make this Zook house a home.

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An Eichler Home Blended, Balanced and Bold

January 15, 2023
Written by Meryl Schoenbaum and Photographed by Bret Gum and Styled by Charles Danek

An Eichler home owner decorates his home in harmony with nature, design, music and art. A visit to Charles Danek’s mid-century home is a delight, not only for the eyes,…

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The kitchen's custom wood cabinets and white cubed wall tiles.

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Old Meets New in this Clever Modern Kitchen Remodel

January 13, 2023
Written by Jillian Chapman and Photography by Bret Gum

Magic is made when personal style and mid century spunk come together. See how this couple's custom design scheme completes their perfect MCM home!

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A 1950s Wisconsin Home Balances Authenticity and Updates

January 8, 2023
Written by Lauren Hofer and Photographed by Michael Kaskel and Built by Refined Renovations and Architect by Racinowski Design Studio

A design firm helped the new owners of this 1950s Wisconsin home navigate the tension between staying true to the house’s roots and bringing it into the 21st century. After…

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Architecture + Renovation

Hotel Lautner: Well-Preserved Architecture + Hollywood Luxury

Step Inside a Retro Palm Springs Getaway

Art of the Home: A Home Redesign Showcases Art

Zippity Zook, Pt. 1: Transatlantic TLC

Zippity Zook, Pt. 2: From Fixer-Upper to Dream

Zippity Zook, Pt. 3: Details Make Home, Sweet Home

An Eichler Home Blended, Balanced and Bold

Old Meets New in this Clever Modern Kitchen Remodel

A 1950s Wisconsin Home Balances Authenticity and Updates

Catch Atomic Ranch at Modernism Week 2023

Retro Jell-O Recipes that Actually Taste Good

Retro Dinnerware for a Mid Century Thanksgiving

Color-Popping Mid Century Modern Pool Party!

Cocktail Hour: Mid Century Bar Items

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