Best of Style 2021
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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Cliff May
Make a Gingerbread House with Retro Style
Gingerbread houses are holiday staples, but you've never seen them quite like this. Meet the gingerbread house of a true mid century enthusiast.
Personal History: Discovering Midcentury Modern Design
A man digs into the history of midcentury design in his home town—and discovers so much more in the process.
10 Midcentury Modern Hotspots
Mid Mod gems lay scattered across the country. Here's a sampler of where you may want to dig.
Adding Period-Style Privacy to a Restored Cliff May
Need a little more peace and quiet without ruining your home's curb appeal? Hire the right contractor for incredible additions that will modernize your home while keeping it strictly period.
Resourceful in the Ranchos, Pt. 3: That “populist, ranchy feel”
With the "Californian" Cliff May cleaned up and renovated, it was time for the homeowners to apply their design ideas to the décor.
Resourceful in the Ranchos, Pt. 2: Renovation and Recycling
With the renovation well underway, non-period carpet gets ripped out and walls get replaced with glass.
Resourceful in the Ranchos, Pt. 1: The “Californian” sees the light
The model of the Cliff May Ranchos is stunning, but dated changes turned this paradise into a dark dungeon that needed fixing.
Not Your Average Joe Pt. 3: Managing a Restoration Budget
Bringing their Cliff May back to life was perfect in theory, but in practice, it came with a tricky caveat: money.
Not Your Average Joe Pt. 2: Restoring a California Gem
Some heavy research ensures a newly purchased Cliff May gets the proper treatment.
