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A 1950s Home Restoration in Old Las Palmas

January 23, 2025
Written by Autumn Krause and Photography by Dan Chavkin

wide angle view of Old Las Palmas restored 1950s home green dining chairs and star

A 1950s Rambling ranch house in the historic Old Las Palmas neighborhood receives a respectful update honoring its origins. Southern California’s Old Las Palmas is a storied Palm Springs neighborhood.…

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front exterior of Palm Springs home in Little Beverly Hills

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Modernism Week

Live at a Little Beverly Hills Gem

January 9, 2025
Written by Jolene Nolte and Photography by Drew Metzger

Nestled in what is known as “Little Beverly Hills,” this Alexander Construction Company-built home belonged to an Olympian in the 1950s. It suffered neglect and fell into disrepair until the…

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living room with a view and fireplace in renovated mid century home

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A Minnesota Mid Century Time Capsule

January 5, 2025
Written by Patricia Kline and Photography by Spacecrafting and Interior design by Ashley Bull, Novella Design House and Contractor/Construction by Dorian Thompson, Thompson Construction LLC

A custom-built 1957 Minnesota mid century home is updated for today’s modern lifestyle. This Minnesota mid century home’s story begins in the 1950s, in Wayzata, a small town on the…

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exterior nighttime view of MCM home in the snow near Boulder, Colorado

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How a Show-Stopping Colorado Home Rose from the Ashes

December 1, 2024
Written by Kathryn Drury Wagner and Photography by Atom Stevens

Designed by a renowned local architect and originally commissioned by an esteemed Mid Century Modern artist, this mountaintop, show-stopping Colorado home went through a rough patch before being restored to…

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Memphis Tennessee mid century home exterior

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Tour a Memphis, Tennessee Mid Century Legacy

November 2, 2024
Written by Erin Lawrence and Photography by Michael Berry

This unusual cantilevered mid century home in Memphis, Tennessee once sat on the edge of a lake, with a vacation home feel that it still retains today. Memphis, Tennessee, doesn’t…

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exterior of 1962 Palmer and Krisel home with turquoise and yellow paint colors

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A Revived 1962 Palmer and Krisel in Las Vegas

October 20, 2024
Written by Victoria Van Vlear and Photography by April Mench

A 1962 Palmer and Krisel in Las Vegas gets a complete mid-century renovation seven years in the making. In 1961, architects Dan Palmer and William Krisel were finishing up a…

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exterior of renovated unique Long Beach home

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Check Out a Stunning, Unique Long Beach Home

October 5, 2024
Written by Rabekah Henderson and Photography by Bret Gum and Styling by MJ Cripe

Hidden within the Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach, California, sits a 1954 mid-century ranch with a mostly brick exterior, separated only by some paneling and a small window. However, the impeccable landscaping in front of the home offers a telling clue to the lush greenery and playful style that lies beyond the home’s understated exterior.

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exterior front view of renovated 1950 Kansas home

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The Evolution of Home: Renovating and Expanding a 1950 Kansas Home

September 29, 2024
Written by Dana Mauer and Photography by Bob Greenspan

A small 1950 Kansas home is scaled up for long-term enjoyment. When the request for a temporary addition to a 1950 Kansas home reached Chris Fein, founding principal at Forward…

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natural stone floor built in planter snake plants and modern furnishings in entryway of 1971 Oregon ranch home

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An Authentic & Updated 1971 Oregon Ranch House

September 8, 2024
Written by Victoria Van Vlear and Photography by Bret Gum

A custom 1971 ranch house in Oregon gets a handmade restoration that’s a mix between authentic and modern mid-century styles. Most mid-century enthusiasts fall into one of two camps: You’re…

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