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The Exterior & Landscaping Special
Rejuvenating our Mid Century Modern interiors can be an all-consuming process. But anyone who has even dabbled in making their outdoor spaces more inhabitable has likely had the awakening of two things: one, that there is an untapped canvas of usable and reward-ing space waiting to be unearthed (pun intended) and maximizing that opportunity is an exciting prospect and, two, that an MCM home’s interior potential cannot be fully realized without blossoming (pun intended) the outdoor spaces’ beauty, because, in the modernist view, one was made for the other and vice versa.
So, in this issue, we encourage you to envision what a whole home can look like with tours of incredible ones that have fully realized the indoor/outdoor connection. We entice you breathe new life into your backyard with fabulous products and accessories that will have you spending more time outdoors in comfort and style. And we arm you with the insight and inspiration to make this year the one that you start to turn your outdoor areas into beautiful and functional living spaces that fully realize your mid mod home’s marvelous potential.
DESIGN
Natural Curb Appeal
By taking cues from the home’s landscaping, this 1958 home’s natural curb appeal stands out. Situated just east of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, this 1958 home has…
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A Mod Renovation in Newport Beach
Learn how this Newport Beach home renovation gave it a vibrant new facelift for modern-day living. When Deidre Campbell and her husband, Frank, did a walkthrough of this Newport Beach home,…
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Rebuilding an Eichler
After a fire, this Eichler-inspired home had to be rebuilt from the ground up. How to go about rebuilding an Eichler? This San Mateo neighborhood has one of the highest concentrations of…
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COOL STUFF
Turn Your Backyard into a Colorful Oasis
Browse our picks to transform your backyard into a colorful oasis. Get ready for time in the sun! These chairs and shade umbrellas would look particularly fab beside a pool (perhaps with a…
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Products for a Groovy Guest Room
Create a warm and stylish guest room for friends and family. You spend time and effort getting the main areas of your house in MCM order, but don’t forget about your guest room. Guest…
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Mid Mod Planters and Watering Cans
Whether you want round or square, hanging or sitting, self-watering or just plain stylish, find the perfect mid mod planters and watering cans for your flora. Watering Cans Keep your flora…
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Mid Mod Planters and Watering Cans
Whether you want round or square, hanging or sitting, self-watering or just plain stylish, find the perfect mid mod planters and watering cans for your flora. Watering Cans Keep your flora…
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Mid Mod Beds For Every Budget
Giving your bedroom a Mid Century Modern makeover shouldn’t cost the same as a small car. Rather, spend your money on something that will make the most impact—like a mid century bed…
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You’ll Swoon Over this Mid Century Bathroom Vanity
Meet the mid century bathroom vanity of our dreams, courtesy of Rejuvenation. Wouldn't this beauty look right at home with retro pink tile?
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PROJECT HOUSE
Scandinavian Modern Inspiration
For Project House Austin designer Christine Turnkett of Breathe Design Studio, her relationship with Scandinavian Modern started with Ikea and grew to become a major source of inspiration for…
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Project House Austin Shopping Guide: Kitchen
Project House Austin is complete, but the inspiration you take from it is not. When you get the chance to build a custom MCM-inspired home from the ground up, what choices do you make for the…
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Project House Austin Shopping Guide: Kid’s Bedroom
Project House Austin may be complete, but the inspiration you take from it is not. Shop the look of this tasteful, fun and gender-neutral kid’s bedroom! Project House Austin Kid’s…
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MODERNIST INDEX
Dan Kiley’s Modern Landscapes
As Modernism was taking off in California, there were very few modern designers on the East Coast. Modern landscape architect Dan Kiley established his practice in Franconia, New Hampshire…
Modern(ist) Women: Florence Knoll
Using her architecturally-minded design aesthetics, Florence Knoll transformed the corporate…
The Under-Recognized Brilliance of Aino Aalto
If you are into Scandinavian design, you probably are familiar with the works of Finnish…
Modern(ist) Women: Ray Eames
Ray and Charles Eames are, arguably, design’s most famous duo. But so much of what is…
Designers + Craftsmen
Modern(ist) Women: Florence Knoll
Using her architecturally-minded design aesthetics, Florence Knoll transformed the corporate design atmosphere into a realm of beautiful innovation.
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Behind the Curtain: Midcentury Women in Textiles
The fabrics and designs of the midcentury helped define the era's homes. Here are some of the famed women behind the patterns you love.
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Modern(ist) Women: Ray Eames
Ray and Charles Eames are, arguably, design’s most famous duo. But so much of what is written about them focuses on their work and not the designers themselves. We think it’s time…
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