Our Most Read Articles of 2022

Before we welcome in 2023, here’s a recap of 2022 in our little corner of the web. Revisit our top 10 most read articles published in 2022!

Flying Nun house — Berneice Lynn’s house on the hill. Photo by Dana Mauer.

Unexpected Modern in Apple Valley

This High Desert town houses some MCM gems. Two of the most prominent buildings in town are the modern style Apple Valley hill houses.

Project House

Atomic Ranch teamed up with Mid Century Communities and Breathe Design Studio to create a mid century inspired new build home outside Austin, Texas.Our entire Project House tab was popular. In this category, you can browse web extras, see the inspiration, watch the progress and tour the complete Project House Austin!

Remodeled Marvels

Atomic Ranch’s latest book also garnered some attention this year! Whether you’re looking to refresh your home’s interior or dreaming of finding your mid century home, Remodeled Marvels is full of inspiration and accumulated wisdom.

white and turquoise MCM exterior — Photo by Rueben Vargas

MCM Exterior Paint Colors

Mid Century Modern architecture is made for curb appeal, and MCM exterior paint colors can take it to the next level. But where do you start? We pair up Sherwin-Williams paint colors with MCM exteriors we love to help.

exterior of MCM Indianapolis home at dusk — At night, the warm glow of the home’s lights drifts out into the dark woods surrounding the abode.

A Wooded MCM Indianapolis Home is an Unearthed Gem

Hidden by trees, this MCM home renovation in Indianapolis used stunning wood materials to expand its connection to nature.

MCM bar setup with starburst clock and orange and teal checkered wall — Photo by Bret Gum

Cocktail Hour: Mid Century Bar Items

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere! Keep the party ‘rolling’ with these mid century bar carts and bar accessories.

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in Thunderbird Country Club

Paul R. Williams’ thoughtful masterpiece of desert Modernism for the “I Love Lucy” comedy duo provided respite from the stresses of Hollywood and intimately connected Ball and Arnaz to the surrounding desert community.

Mid Century Modern wall unit with desk and turquoise office chair at Uptown Modern in Austin, Texas — Photo by Ian McMaster.

Mid Century Modern Shopping in Texas

Looking for Mid Century Modern decor in Texas? These shops are where it’s at!

exterior of 1955 Eichler Fullerton Forever Home — Photo by Bret Gum

Finding and Renovating a Fullerton Forever Home

Discover a 1955 Eichler Fullerton Forever home that, with hard work, creative visions and clever strategies, became an MCM dream.

Photo by Inda Reid-Forgeng. Interior design by Larry Rizkowsky.

Tips and Tricks for Renovating Your Mid Century Fireplace

For this 1970s Palm Springs home, contractor Roger Krost demoed mirror cladding that was placed over the fireplace, rehabbed original brick and polished the original Carrara marble hearth to bring the fireplace back to life.

Thanks for reading throughout 2022! Here’s to a new year full of more MCM inspiration! Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest for more Atomic Ranch articles and ideas!