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.

Philadelphia

Creative Renovation Outside the City of Brotherly Love

In a seamless blend of old and new, this renovation enhanced functionality and aesthetics during much-needed updates.

10 Midcentury Modern Hotspots

Mid Mod gems lay scattered across the country. Here's a sampler of where you may want to dig.

Cosmetics-only Renovation, Pt. 3: Rules Made to be Broken

Breaking design rules during renovation is usually a "no-no"—but one retro feature needed a little extra help.

Cosmetics-Only Renovation, Pt. 2: A Purist Mixes Styles

Renovating doesn't necessarily call for the whole toolbox or trend articles. This homeowner keeps it simple.

Cosmetics-Only Renovation, Pt. 1: A Colorful Opportunity in Philly

What if you found a ranch so perfect that you hardly have to renovate its '50s features?

Louis Kahn: A Light in the Darkest Place

Revered as the most important architect of the last 60 years, some consider Kahn's architecture as so profound that it can change your life.

One of a Kind, Pt. 3: Going Back to the Basics

With cosmetic touches finished, it is time to furnish the Wachs house—and that means looking to family and fleas.

One of a Kind, Pt. 2: Freshening Up a Midcentury Residence

The new owners needed to do some work on the residence, and figure out what to do with the built-in dentist's office.

One of a Kind, Pt. 1: A Pennsylvania Custom

When Irwin Stein began building this unique residence, the neighborhood feared it would be a gas station or the start of a roof catastrophe.

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New in Architecture + Renovation

Xeriscape 101: Learn the basics for a Stylish Low-H20 Landscape

Incredibles 2: The House that got Scrapped

Incredibles 2 Exclusive Peek: Animating a Midcentury Modern Marvel

4 Questions to Ask When Looking for the Right Landscaper

New in Interior Design

Home Design Advice from the Pros at H3K

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

Company to Watch: Semihandmade

AR + Hunter: Midcentury-Inspired Ceiling Fans

New in Cool Stuff

6 Floaties to Embellish Your Pool Party

Wow Factor on a Budget: 16 Midcentury Sofas So Low In Price You Didn’t Even Know They Existed

10 Pillows to Fulfill Your Obsession

Utilitarian Products with a Twist