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The Post and Beam Newsletter

Architecture/Design A Charmingly Eccentric Midcentury Makeover in San Diego Originally built in 1945 on Point Loma by a naval officer, John Ike’s San Diego home is a two lev...

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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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Wonderland Park Residence / Assembledge+

Original article published by Arch Daily  Nestled in the hills of the Laurel Canyon, The Wonderland Park Residence is situated within an enclave of mid-century residences from which it draws its inspiration. Originally a ranch house built in ...

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Modern homes in Orange County, CA

There is no architectural style that embodies the California lifestyle quite like Mid-Century Modern. Popularized between the 1930s through the 1960s, the style is characterized by clean, contemporary aesthetics that border on the futuristic, a...

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Mid-Century Modern Homes in Orange County, CA

There's a reason Mid-Century Modern homes are sought after in Orange County. Aside from being architecturally significant, Mid-Century Modern homes fit exceptionally well with the Southern Californian lifestyle – casual yet stylish, seaml...

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Area Guide: Living in Costa Mesa, CA

Over the years, Costa Mesa has grown to become one of the best places to live in Orange County. Let Todd Bousman, a local real estate specialist residing in Eastside Costa Mesa, help you get a better look at life in this wonderfully eclecti...

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Signs that Now is the Time to Sell Your Home

There are many reasons why it may be time to sell your home. You may need more space to make room for a growing family or you need to downsize after your kids leave the nest. Whatever your motivations, you want to make sure that you’re timing...

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Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

Most homebuyers start the process anxious, excited, nervous, and some are downright terrified. It’s natural. A home is the largest and most expensive purchase that most people will make in a lifetime. It can either turn out to be a complete f...

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