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The Design Issue
There’s a lot about the magazine industry that has changed in the last two decades. Fact is, a lot about the world has too. Since this magazine was founded, there’s been a Great Recession and a pandemic. The housing market had collapsed, then bubbled, then burst then climbed once more. The world has gone digital and social yet now bookstores are on the rise again. And much like the houses we write about, Atomic Ranch has stood firmly and weathered the test of time thanks entirely to the community of modernists, preservationists and businesses that support us as we aim to support the community right back.
It\'s fitting that we chose our Design Issue to commemorate this our 20th year. This issue was a new creation in 2016. Just one of the many innovations we would go on to make in Atomic Ranch’s growth. It’s also the issue where we focus on diving deep into the cannon of mid century history while also profiling what the movers and shakers of this industry are doing to honor and continue the tenets of MCM today.
DESIGN
An Unexpected Maryland Mid Century Home
A couple new to Mid Century Modern design embraces their home’s mid-century roots in this Maryland renovation. Sometimes, you don’t find your preferred design style until later in life … and…
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Post and Beam Perfection
Post and beam architecture is a style of construction that shows off wooden beams and framing on both the interior or exterior of the home. Post and beam construction may not be the only type…
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Restored to Glory: A Mid Century Renovation in North Carolina
Home to its original designer for 60 years, this mid century gem needed only minor upgrades for modern living.
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COOL STUFF
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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Discover a New Cookbook Loaded with MCM Vibes
That Time We Ate Our Feelings showcases recipes from the Mid Mod era. Ever want to host an MCM-inspired dinner party? Now’s your chance with That Time We Ate Our Feelings written by actors,…
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The Best in MCM Living Room Furniture
Browse our picks for the best of the best in MCM living room furniture. From coffee tables to credenzas, from lounge chairs to sofas, we’ve curated a list of the best in MCM living room…
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COLLECTING
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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Retro Kitchen Appliances for Your Vintage Mid Century Kitchen
If your kitchen style or kitchen renovation draws upon a period authentic or retro vibe, don’t ruin the look with a contemporary appliance suite. We’ve pulled together our favorite…
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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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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
Streamline Moderne: The Whimsical Precursor to Mid Century Modern
We’re assuming you love Mid Century Modern (we do too!), but there are so many different styles of architecture found within the Modern Era. Streamline Moderne or Art Moderne was a style of…
Sub-styles of Mid Century Modern
“Mid Century Modern” refers to modernist architecture and design from the Mid Century…
The Cherner Armchair
Norman Cherner’s iconic chair represents more than just quality design. The Cherner Armchair…
The History of the LAX Theme Building
The story of the LAX Theme Building begins in 1959, where architecture firm Pereira +…
Designers + Craftsmen
What Is Witco? The History of the Iconic Tropical Furniture Maker
In 1958, a small importing company named Western International Trading Co. was founded in Washington State. Tropical style had taken over the United States, and there were tropical-themed…
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Art Deco + Mid Century Modern: How To Combine Two Classic Styles
Bold shapes, bright colors and beautiful craftsmanship were just a few of the defining features of Art Deco style. Art Deco arrived in France after World War I, and it was a design movement…
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Put Down That Paint Brush! And Other Tips from An MCM Furniture Restoration Expert
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