MCM renovation Archives

Paved Paradise: The Pros of Finished Concrete

December 29, 2022
Written and photographed by Robert Maurer and Glen Warren

finished concrete flooring and eames lounge chair

Are you considering finished concrete floors? Are you ready for a renovation but don’t know where to begin? It’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed by a remodel—particularly when decisions affect…

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Renovation Budgeting Wisdom for Your New Year’s Home Improvement Plans

December 29, 2022
Written by Jolene Nolte and Featured image photography by Keith Isaacs

Making plans for your home in 2022? Atomic Ranch’s book Remodeled Marvels can help! Wherever you are in your MCM home journey⁠—whether you are house hunting, renovating your entire home…

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exterior of MCM Indianapolis home at dusk

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A Wooded MCM Indianapolis Home is An Unearthed Gem

November 6, 2022
Written by Michelle Mastro and Photography by HAUS | architecture for modern lifestyles

Hidden by trees, this MCM home renovation in Indianapolis used stunning wood materials to expand its connection to nature. Large, paneled windows and architecture merging with natural surroundings are familiar…

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exterior of 1955 Eichler Fullerton Forever Home

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Finding and Renovating a Fullerton Forever Home

September 25, 2022
Written by Meryl Schoenbaum and Photographed by Bret Gum and Styled by Jickie Torres

Hard work, creative visions and clever strategies turn a remodeling nightmare into a Mid Century Modern dream. As they embark on their adventures in house hunting, many people aren’t sure…

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James Judge’s Mid Century Renovation in Arizona

March 26, 2022
Written by Marissa Moldoch and Photography by Trujillo Studios

Designer James Judge’s mid century renovation in this Arizona high-rise was special. He could feel the positive energy radiating through the condo as soon as he stepped through the door…

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Hexagon Haus renovated kitchen and dining room

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Hexagon Haus: A Colorful Condo in Mammoth Lakes, California

March 6, 2022
Written by Jolene Nolte and Photography by Max Kim-Bee

Hexagon Haus is proof that a mountain retreat doesn’t have to be dim and decorated with taxidermied deer heads. Designer and condo owner Kristy Kropat invigorated a 1960s apartment with…

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Rancho Mirage Tamarisk West exterior with water feature

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A Tamarisk West Home in Palm Springs Gets Carefully Renovated

January 30, 2022
Written by Sarah Jane Stone and Photography by Dave Folks and Interior design by Tracy Folks

Meet Dave and Tracy Folks, whose enthusiasm for architecture is so effervescent that they can’t stop restoring homes. In Palm Spring’s Tamarisk West neighborhood, this 1964 Rancho Mirage gem by…

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Bringing Back Retro: A Colorful Master Suite Renovation

May 8, 2021
Written by Autumn Krause and Photography by Cy Gilbert

Renovations are common when purchasing a home built in the 1950s or ‘60s. When homeowners Debbra Palmer and Gina Centioli fell in love with their Mid Century Modern home in…

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Architecture + Renovation

Our Top 10 Articles of 2020

2020's been a year, but your love and enthusiasm for Mid Century Modern stayed strong. Before we turn our calendars to 2021, here's a review of our top 10 posts of 2020. Catch up on any that you missed or revisit your favorites.

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MCM renovation

Paved Paradise: The Pros of Finished Concrete

Renovation Budgeting Wisdom for Your New Year’s Home Improvement Plans

A Wooded MCM Indianapolis Home is An Unearthed Gem

Finding and Renovating a Fullerton Forever Home

James Judge’s Mid Century Renovation in Arizona

Hexagon Haus: A Colorful Condo in Mammoth Lakes, California

A Tamarisk West Home in Palm Springs Gets Carefully Renovated

Bringing Back Retro: A Colorful Master Suite Renovation

Our Top 10 Articles of 2020

Modernism Week 2023

15 MCM Outdoor Gardening Supplies and Decor

Mod Curb Appeal: 10 Favorite Picks

Retro Jell-O Recipes that Actually Taste Good

Retro Dinnerware for a Mid Century Thanksgiving

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