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A 1960s MCM Home Goes From Bland To Bold!

A bank-owned, 1960s MCM home in Altadena, California, went from bland to bold with only a few updates. As a professional designer, it can be difficult to pinpoint which home style suits you best. “I love all styles. They all have somethin...

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The District

7 Epic Things to Do in Orange County This Summer

From Cocktail Tours to Movies in the Park, These Events and Activities Will Surely Add Some Fun to Your Calendar Smoking hot. This is a phrase you might use to describe how you look in the mirror on a date night or how it feels in SoCal this ...

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Inside A 1959 Vintage Mid Century Modern Utopia

While helping a friend look online for real estate, George Marrone and Michael Nocera stumbled upon a listing for an artist-built 1959 house set on just over an acre of land with lush gardens and a creek. In a neighborhood filled with colonials...

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The 5 Elements Of A Mid Century Modern Kitchen

The 5 Elements Of A Mid Century Modern Kitchen Check out this classic mid century kitchen at “We Lovett: A Look Into A Wendell Lovett Original.” Read more about this Jim Sherrill home and homeowners here. Photo by Bret Gum. Styling by J...

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Ryokan-Inspired-FI

See An MCM Ryokan-Inspired Home In LA

In the Mount Washington neighborhood of LA, a 1955 MCM home gets a ryokan inspired renovation. (A ryokan is a Japanese inn, and the traditional style exemplifies a comfortable minimalism.) Preserving MCM Features in the Ryokan Inspir...

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A Refreshing Twist on a Palm Springs Midcentury

Text by Jen Samson Design Part of the Eldorado Country Club community, the house was built in 1965 by Ira Johnson, who studied under celebrated architect William F. Cody, the mind behind the iconic designs of The Thunderbird, The Racquet...

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Eco-centric

A Corona del Mar home earns LEED Platinum certification while making a seriously stylish design statement. While sustainable home design may be the wave of the future, for many, technology may be more evolved than green aesthetics. But when it...

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Caviar & Champagne

CAVIAR & CHAMPAGNE Written by Blue Door Magazine on May 7, 2023 Petrossian at Tiffany is a chic and discreet restaurant that’s among the best-kept secrets at South Coast Plaza and part of the luxury center’s ongoing transform...

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Shut The Front Door: 6 MCM Doors We Love

Creating curb appeal is a great way to boost your home’s Mid Century style and it’s easy to do, even if your home isn’t an Eichler original. Whether it’s landscaping tips and tricks, retro sheds or funky mailboxes, a Mid Mod front y...

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Mariposa House

Location Malibu, California Year 2020 Structure House (Single Residence) Style Midcentury Nestled in a lush canyon at the base of the rugged Santa Monica mountains, the mid-century modern Mariposa House and its adjacent guest ho...

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The Best Smart Home Devices for 2023

Smart home popularity is on the rise and 2023 will bring some exciting new concepts. We'll examine seven ways smart homes will change, including some trends and smart devices to watch for in the coming year. You can make your home a little mor...

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27 Best & Fun Things To Do In Orange County (CA)

Everything you imagine from a true California experience comes together when visiting Orange County. Some of the most impressive cities in the state come together to make one of the most impressive counties. This is a place for adventure and ...

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Barn Living

For the extension, Bureau Fraai decided to extend the current old barn next to the farmhouse. While the existing barn was built from bricks and ceramic roof tiles, the façade and roof of the extension are made of black pre-weathered tita...

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9 Eco-Friendly Home Improvement Projects

By ELIZABETH WEINTRAUB Updated on 10/31/22 Reviewed by DEANE BIERMEIER   BanksPhotos / E+ / Getty Images When you are ready to start a new home improvement project, take a look at environmentally friendly...

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How The Stahl House Became A Home

September 15, 2022  Written By Abigail Bloom And Photography By Courtesy Of Chronicle Books The Stahl House is known widely as an architectural marvel. It’s a beautiful centerpiece nestled in the Hollywood Hills. Four walls completely ...

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A Mid-Century Modern Makeover in Los Angeles

Linear sight lines and a game-changing terrace revamp a midcentury home in the Pacific Palisades. Text by Aileen Kwun     Located in the Pacific Palisades, the original structure (left) had been virtually untouc...

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Modern Custom Farmhouse

Project posted by Julie Marcigliano Location Atlanta, Georgia   Built by Sheehan Built Homes www.sheehanbuilthomes.com   Buil...

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INTERIOR TRENDS | The Wabi-Sabi design philosophy

The wabi-sabi design will be a big trend also for 2022, and we predicted this exactly four years ago   There have been a lot of philosophy trends on the radar that incorporate a way of living as well as design and aesthetic for your ho...

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Best smart home deals in September 2022

By Louis Ramirez published August 31, 2022 From smart plugs to home security kits, give your home a digital upgrade without breaking the bank. Today's smart home deals can help you digitize...

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The best smart locks for a keyless home

While traditional lock-and-key systems have improved over time, the basic mechanism hasn’t really changed since the first lock was invented more than a thousand years ago: A piece of metal that is just the right shape pushes pins inside a loc...

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Elemental House

On a rural hillside property encircled by fern-carpeted woods with breathtaking Green Mountain views, owners of the Elemental House envisioned a home enveloped by nature where they could relax with family and friends-- a place uncomplicated, el...

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What Are Eichler Homes and Why Do People Love Them?

Eichler houses, found throughout Northern and Southern California (and even outside of New York City), are some of the most celebrated tract residences in the United States. Built by a company founded by Bronx-born Joseph L. Eichler (1900-1974)...

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10 Smart Home Trends This Year

When Smart House aired on Disney Channel in 1999, it was a massive stretch of the imagination; while smart home technology has thankfully not tried to take over as anyone’s mother, it has come a long way. New technologies for homes have reall...

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15 Midcentury Modern Décor and Design Ideas

While many design trends come and go, the midcentury modern style is well-entrenched in today's design vocabulary. What Is Midcentury Modern Style? Midcentury modern style is a style of interior design characterized by a contemporary, s...

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The Tasteful Renovation of a 1950’s Award Winner

Original Article Published by Mid Century Home April 6, 2022 Text by Bercy Chen Studio Foothill Residence is a tasteful renovation and addition of a mid-century modern home in Austin, Texas. The home was originally built in 1953 and ...

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The Best Smart Locks for 2022

Original Article Published by PCMag May 19, 2022 Smart locks are secure, easy to install, and let you conveniently control who can access your home. These are the best connected locks we've tested. A smart lock is arguably the most impor...

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A Midcentury Inspired Rainforest Haven

Original Article Published by Mid Century Home March 29, 2022 Text by Annie Price Broken Head Studio, by Harley Graham Architects, is located behind the sand dune near the headland at Broken Head, NSW, Australia. The midcentury in...

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The Only Orange County Brunch Guide You’ll Need

Original Article Published by Locale by TAYLOR GORSKI AND JORDAN NISHKIAN DECEMBER 1, 2021 Brunch: It’s What Sundays Are For Sunny Southern California skies are a perfect backdrop to everyone’s favorite weekend warrior activity: brunch...

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5 MCM Outdoor Fireplaces To Light Up Your Nights

Original article published by Atomic Ranch October 10, 2021 Jolene Nolte   Whether you live in a temperate climate or a four-season one, it’s still a great time to huddle around an outdoor fireplace with loved ones and...

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Northwood ADU Dwelling / T+E+A+M

Original article published by Arch Daily Text description provided by the architects. T+E+A+M, one of the American Midwest’s top-rising architecture firms, has Northwood ADU, one of the first accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to be bu...

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