Architecture + Renovation Archives

5 Tips to Make the Most of Your Small Backyard

Top 5 Tips for Designing a Small Backyard with Midcentury Style

No matter if you find yourself on a sprawling piece of acreage or relegated to a small back patio, it is entirely possible to have an enjoyable, functional and decidedly midcentury backyard.

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Mellenthin Birdhouse Homes: Innovative Icons of the Valley

William Mellenthin Birdhouse homes offer a unique twist on midcentury architecture.

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Top 5 Tips for Picking the Right Paint for Your Exterior

Upgrade your curb appeal with a fresh coat of paint—but read this first to ensure a smooth application.

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Retro Road Trip: A True Googie Icon, The Covina Bowl

May 20, 2018
Written and photographed by Ken MacIntyre

Is there hope for an abandoned Googie bowling alley to lace up again?

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From Colonial to Midcentury

May 19, 2018
Written by Laura Shimko and Photography by olly Culver Photography, www.mollyculverphotography.com

This fresh mid-mod style was created using pops of color and a seamless blending of vintage and new.

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Case Study House Series: House No. 2

A Truly Unique Midcentury Housing Experiment Brings Modernism to the Masses. Years later, the architecture of each case study house—built, standing or otherwise—inspires wonder.

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Do You Know the Basics of a Renovation Budget?

We've rounded up the top tips from renovation experts—giving you insight on realistic planning and cost-saving decisions.

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The Renovation Guide is Here!

What makes Atomic Ranch's Renovation Guide so special? The Renovation Guide is 132 pages of expert insight on everything you need to know to tackle the renovation of your Midcentury Modern home.

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