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The Winter Issue
In this issue we really celebrated the classics and the people bringing their homes and their crafts back to their roots. Homeowners, architects, designers and tradespeople who work hard to preserve tradition, while also honoring their own point of view. We note the pioneers of yesterday and today—people who takes risks to do things the right way. They take a chance to preserve the treasures of the mid mod era properly and with passion hoping to inspire others to do the same.\"
DESIGN
Case Study 2.0: Affordable, Fire-Resilient Homes for LA Residents
For three weeks in January 2025, Los Angeles was ravaged by wildfires. It is estimated that the fires may have killed up to 440 people. As flames tore through over 50,000 total acres, they…
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Meet the Chicago Modernist Collective
Get a peek behind the scenes at our partners for the Atomic Ranch On the Road event in Chicago! The Chicago Modernist Collective, in a way, started at the House of Tomorrow. That’s where…
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A Palm Springs Desert Classic Restored in Little Beverly Hills
Palmer & Krisel meet preservation and modernization. Tucked away in the iconic Little Beverly Hills neighborhood of Palm Springs sits a once-neglected Palmer & Krisel home. Today, it…
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COOL STUFF
These Colorful Cabinets are Crafted Locally and American Made
Discover the perfect Mid Mod kitchen cabinets for your style and budget. Kitchen cabinets can significantly impact the look and functionality of a kitchen space. Unlike other cabinet…
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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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Modern Makers: Submaterial
Nothing completes a Mid Century Modern space quite like the element of texture. Submaterial knows this well. As a design studio that produces everything from wall art to room dividers to…
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COLLECTING
MCM Products in Primary Colors
Bring your favorite room to life with these MCM products in primary colors, the essential building blocks of color. Foshay Bookcase, $1,199, Room & Board And of course, don’t forget to…
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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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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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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
E. Stewart Williams, Desert Modernist
Alongside names like Richard Neutra, Albert Frey, and William Cody, Emerson Stewart Williams is considered one of the architectural giants of Palm Springs. He and his firm Williams, Williams,…
Keck & Keck: Chicago’s Pioneers of the Future
The undersung masters of the mid west. Have you heard of Keck & Keck? While their…
Tim Seibert Brought Style and Comfort to Sarasota
If you have an interest in the Sarasota School of Mid Century Modern architecture, Tim…
Ruth Rivera Marín: Expressing Cultural Identity Through Architecture
A prominent Mexican architect during the mid century period was Ruth Rivera Marín. Although…
Designers + Craftsmen
These Colorful Cabinets are Crafted Locally and American Made
Discover the perfect Mid Mod kitchen cabinets for your style and budget. Kitchen cabinets can significantly impact the look and functionality of a kitchen space. Unlike other cabinet…
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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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