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Tour incredible Mid Century Modern homes that include a 1959 Sarasota house built by the office of Ralph Twitchell, an untouched 1955 gem filled with amazing built-in features, a colorful Palm Springs Palmer & Krisel and a 1962 Ulrich Franzen beauty in Maryland. Explore an Eichler kitchen that swapped out a dark 90s remodel for a period-appropriate update, using original Eichler cabinetry as a guide. We also visit some of the best homes in Atomic Ranch history that still inspire us today. Want to add some style to your own home? Take a look at our vintage, vintage-inspired and reproduction product picks for each room!

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Mid Century Modern Articles in Review: Our Top 10 Posts of 2019

As 2019 comes to a close, we revisit the 10 posts that inspired the most. From product picks to flooring tips these are the mid century modern articles that kept on giving.
Written by Carson Dike Posted December 27, 2019
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    #10. Company Spotlight: Semihandmade

    Kicking off our countdown  of the most popular mid century modern articles this year at number 10, here is a spotlight on the LA-based design company, Semihandmade. This unique business was founded by John McDonald in 2011 and offers a personal twist on IKEA furniture. Through his business model, McDonald refashions and installs custom doors to his clients’ furniture, creating something that is both sleek and exclusively yours. Learn more about Semihandmade and their design process here!

    Photo Courtesy of Bethany Nauert
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    #9. Ten Mid Mod Towns In America

    Moving right along, here is our piece on the top 10 mid mod towns across America. From Houston to Cincinnati, take a digital road trip as you learn about the most memorable MCM niches that just might surprise you. Find out what makes these cities so important in preserving mid century style here!

    Photo Courtesy of Art Troutner
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    #8. All About Aluminum Christmas Trees

    A merry mid century Christmas isn’t complete without a matching tree to go with it. In this article, we outline the history of aluminum trees and why they’ve remained a predominant design choice for mid century enthusiasts today. Learn more about aluminum trees and a few purchasing tips to bring MCM home for your holiday!

    Photo Courtesy of Jeremy Best
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    #7. Flooring 101: Materials Galore for a "Just Right" Retro Floor

    A “run of the mill” floor can definitely be a mega eyesore. That’s why we’ve compiled a few tips to take your indoor flooring to the next level. With terrazzo, cork, and bamboo in the mix, discover what types of flooring appeal to your tastes right here!

    Photo Courtesy of Dwell
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    #6. Mies van der Rohe: A European Designer In America

    The rise of the Nazi party led many talented artists to flee Germany’s fascist regime in the 1930s. Of these individuals, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe immigrated to Chicago, where he was able to freely experiment with modernist design styles. He became the director of Architecture at the Armour Institute and his designs can still be seen scattered about the city. Discover more about Mies van der Rohe and his influence on mid century architecture here!

    Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Arturo Duarte Jr.
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    #5. Twelve Mid Century Kitchen Design Essentials

    Halfway through the countdown and we have just the thing to satisfy your “appetite” for mid century design. In this article, we present the top 12 mid century kitchen essentials, detailing the fundamental components to creating the very best in MCM cooking spaces. Read about which elements will take your kitchen from nay to “YAY” right here!

    Photo Courtesy of Molly Culver Photography
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    #4. Eight Area Rugs To Bring Color To Your Space

    The perfect area rug can really bring your spaces full circle. And in this inspiration gallery, we highlight mid century rugs that have the potential to bring color to your home. From minimalistic to geometrically-dense, there are so many wonderful styles to choose from. Find your next mid century area rug here!

    Photo Courtesy of Home Depot
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    #3. Midcentury Malm: Finding + Restoring Period Fireplaces

    A freestanding fireplace is one of the most eye-catching ways to add some mid century spunk and funk to your home. And in this article, we highlight the iconic fireplace designs of MCM style, explaining their history as well as tips to finding, restoring, and incorporating them into your spaces. Learn more about these happy hearths here!

    Photo Courtesy of Aletha VanderMaas
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    #2. Perfect Pairs: Exterior Paint Colors for Your Mid Century Home

    At number two, it is only fitting to honor the perfect pairs in our lives. No, not Burt and Ernie, Batman and Robin, or any of the other dynamic duos. But rather, exterior paint colors. In this piece, we take a trip to three MCM houses and see how their coordinating tones add an extra level of curb appeal. Discover what pair might be right for you here!

    Photo Courtesy of Bret Gum
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    #1. Twelve Incredible Curbs + Five Tips to Mimic Them

    And the moment we’ve all been waiting for: THE TOP POST OF 2019! By showcasing 12 iconic curbs from across the United States, this article outlines simple ways you can incorporate their unique design styles for a “wow-worthy” homefront. Check out the top post of 2019 right here!

    And of course, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest for more Mid Century Modern inspiration! 

    Photo Courtesy of Bret Gum
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Northwest Regional design is a style heavily influ Northwest Regional design is a style heavily influenced by Mid Century Modern design, International style  and Japanese architecture that was common in the Pacific Northwest from the late 1930s to the 1960s. Learn more about this regional retro style via the link in our bio. ⁠
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The North Towers of the Denver Art Museum, design The North Towers of  the Denver Art Museum, designed by Gio Ponti.⁠
”The facade belongs to the passersby,” Ponti wrote. “After all, architecture is made to be looked at.” The decorative shapes on the windows’ exterior embodies Ponti’s design philosophy advocating both function and ornamentation. The windows’ narrowness is due to the fact that artwork the museum houses needs to be protected from natural light’s damaging effects, and the hallways offered one of the few opportunities for windows. Learn more about Ponti's innovative designs via the link in our bio. ⁠
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The Case Study Houses were and are an illustration The Case Study Houses were and are an illustration of modernism’s intended audience—the masses. These homes were intended to change the way we look at residential design and forever alter the way we live. In this installment, we look at house #11. Modern materials such as stucco, plywood and large expanses of glass were used. Radiant heating was placed beneath the concrete slab floor. The lounge furniture pictured is Van Keppel-Green, who furnished the majority of the home. Learn more via the link in our bio. ⁠
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“Outdoors and indoors are inseparable; they are “Outdoors and indoors are inseparable; they are complementary and supplementary, two sides of the same door.”—Garrett Eckbo, Landscape for Living⁠
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This is the entrance to the UNESCO Headquarters in This is the entrance to the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, a project on which Beverly Loraine Greene worked as an architect. Greene is the first African American woman known to be a registered architect in the US. Learn more about her brief but groundbreaking carrier via the link in our bio. ⁠
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Breeze blocks are the patterned concrete blocks yo Breeze blocks are the patterned concrete blocks you may have seen covering the sides of a building or stacked upon each other to form a wall. But these fascinating blocks are more than just decorative - they’re an important component of Mid Century Modern design. Breeze blocks provide shade, circulation, protection and privacy to buildings all over the world, and they’ve got the rich history and style to prove it. Read more via the link in our bio. ⁠
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Built on Lake Sammamish, this 1963 glass box house Built on Lake Sammamish, this 1963 glass box house is so far from the street that it’s become a true getaway for the homeowners. A designer saves this unique home from demolition, giving it mid mod edge for the present day. See more of this extraordinary renovation via the link in our bio. ⁠
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Lake views, terrazzo floors, basalt rock walls, an Lake views, terrazzo floors, basalt rock walls, and two fireplaces only begin to describe this 1962 home. And wouldn't you know, the 1962 Wallmark House, with its stunning lake views and plenty of jaw-dropping period details, is for sale. Take the link in our bio for a tour!⁠
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