The Renovation Guide Issue

Our annual special is back and better than ever! Dive into 132 pages of expert insight, real homeowner stories and amazing reveals. No matter what stage of a Midcentury Modern home renovation you’re at—dreaming or battling drywall dust—this issue has the info you need to create a true midcentury marvel.

Cliff May

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.

Not Your Average Joe Pt. 1: Resurrecting a Cliff May

It took some convincing, but when this couple got on board with this dilapidated ranch, an amazing restoration followed.

Cliff May Ranchos: The Architecture That Birthed a Movement

You surely know of the Cliff May Ranchos, but how much do you know of the man and his architectural legacy throughout California and the nation?

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Home Design Advice from the Pros at H3K

Tile 101: How to Choose the Right Tile for Your Midcentury Home

Company to Watch: Semihandmade

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