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The Winter Issue
During Winter, there is truly no place like home. We all put so much hard work and TLC into our homes—restoring or perfecting their modernist character and history- and now is the time to bask in the fruits of our labor. Winter, especially, is also the time to invite our loved ones to bear witness to it and to truly celebrate the meaning of home. This issue is filled with homes that represent that pride. Pride from pouring your heart and soul into the work of preserving and maintaining our Mid Century Modern gems.
DESIGN
How to Insulate a Mid Century Home
If you live in a mid century home, it may be a pressing question: How do you insulate a mid century home? Whether you’re bundling up or still sweltering, as a mid century homeowner, you’re…
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Great Lines on this 1957 Kansas Home
This hidden gem of a 1957 Kansas home received a thoughtful transformation, taking it from teardown to terrific. It takes a keen eye to see past years of neglect to visualize a home’s…
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A Revived 1962 Palmer and Krisel in Las Vegas
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 housing…
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COOL STUFF
How to Transform Your Space with a Retro Refrigerator
When crafting your own version of the Mid Century Modern vibe in your home, it is easy to settle for appliances that do the job but don’t necessarily excite you or deliver that wow factor you…
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5 Places to Buy Vintage Malm Fireplaces
Temperatures are plummeting, and you’ve finally decided to splurge on one of those colorful vintage Malm fireplaces for your living room. But aren’t they hard to find? They can be,…
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Outdoor Halloween Decor with a Mid Century Vibe
If you take your year-round design inspiration from the mid century, why not your outdoor Halloween decor too? We’ve gathered some of our favorites to make your exterior say “Happy…
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COLLECTING
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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Retro Finds for Poolside Season
Greet summer in mid mod style with these retro finds for poolside season. Whether your backyard has a pool or not—or even if you don’t have a backyard—these retro and retro inspired…
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MCM Summer Bedding: Colorful Comforters and Throws
From colored to neutral, we have 8 MCM summer bedding options to brighten your bedroom.
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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
How to Recognize Bauhaus Architecture
Any fan of Mid Century Modern architecture and design is familiar with the German art school Bauhaus, which existed from 1919 until 1933. Some famous Mid Century Modern architects associated…
I. M. Pei: Mirroring Life Through Functional Design
Ask for a list of famous modernist architects, and I. M. Pei will no doubt be near the top.…
What Does ‘Mid Century Modern’ Mean?
Confused on what Mid Century Modern means? Here are some pointers to get you started.
Why Clerestory Windows Pack A Punch
Clerestory windows, the small windows placed along the upper part of a wall, are a common…
Designers + Craftsmen
Put Down That Paint Brush! And Other Tips from An MCM Furniture Restoration Expert
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Orla Kiely’s Contemporary MCM-Inspired Designs
Whether you are aware of it or not, you probably have spotted the bold retro designs of Orla Kiely at some point. Maybe you have seen Orla Kiely wallpaper, kitchen products, or handbags. (For…
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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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