the midcentury ranch for a new generation
11 min readYes. You can remodel right now. Meet yourself where you are and plan a home update that fits your life today!
Don’t sit around waiting to be ready to plan the perfect remodel for your home … remodel right now now. Meet yourself where you are and plan a home update that fits your life today!
There’s a right scale for your remodel. Let’s figure it out together!
Continue reading “Make a Plan so you can Remodel Right Now”16 min readOnce you’ve got your style guide set, start planning ahead for the look of your remodel with these essential remodel planning spreadsheets.
Once you’ve got your style plan in place, you’re ready to graduate to tracking the items you want for your home in a set of remodel planning spreadsheets. These are going to make everything easier, and may even save you money!
15 min readThere’s no right answer to how to update a Mid-century kitchen – there’s only the right answer for you. But here are some helpful MCM update strategies to keep in mind!
I can’t tell you the right way to update your MCM kitchen; the right choices you make in a mid-century kitchen update are going to be based on your life, your home, your needs. So … are you ready to make those calls for yourself?
Continue reading “The perfect Mid-Century Kitchen Update … for YOU”Undertaking a home remodel can be stressful, but dreaming and planning for one shouldn’t have to be. Today let’s talk about some really fun ways to learn about Mid-Century design. Dip your toe into our favorite era … and get home improvement ideas at the same time!
Continue reading “Have fun doing your MCM research”12 min readUltimately, any choice you make for your home is the right one. Let’s talk about how to choose Mid-Century Tile for your home up date … with confidence!
Here’s the bottom line, my friend: No one else can tell you what’s right for your home. It’s yours and it’s your families. So what I really want you to know here is that you can make right choices yourself. You can choose mid-century tile that’s perfect for YOU! Good so far?
Alright, let’s talk about how to make that happen.
Continue reading “How to Choose Mid-Century Tile for an MCM Update”3 min readPartition walls, built-in storage, freestanding furniture and even area rugs can help balance an oversized owners’ suite.
Here’s what we were dealing with: an architecturally significant Keck & Keck home constructed with amazing materials and amenities. There had been a few unfortunate renovations, but much of the original charm remained.
This oversized 1950 single-story ranch had space to spare! The owners learned that oversized rooms can be just as troublesome as undersized rooms, especially when it comes to private spaces. They need assistance with space and storage planning, as well as choosing updated finishes in the owners’ suite.
Our goal was to define space in this oversized owners’ suite using a combination of built-ins, walk-in storage and furniture placement. Spa-like bathroom amenities transform it into a true oasis.
Our solutions balance the space using built-in storage, freestanding furniture and new routes into and through the bedroom. We propose walk-in and walk-by storage options, bath improvements from a facelift to a fuller renovation (keeping plumbing in place) and various entry points.
Everyone likes to add a little extra charm around the holidays to their home.
Bringing out seasonal decorations makes us take a fresh look at the space where we spend all of our days. Shortening daylight makes us think about how to maximize the comfort and joy in our homes. As well it should – we need a recurring chance to reevaluate our homes are doing for us
To me, this seems like a great time to dream a little bigger than holiday decor! While you’re thinking about how to bring a little brightness and cheer to your house for the season, let’s also think about how improve it in the medium and long-term!
I’m going to spend the next twenty five days sharing design insights in a short video every day. The first one is already up on @midmodmidwest. Or, if you prefer, you can get it on the podcast. See you tomorrow for another!
Continue reading “25 Days of Design: An AV Advent Calendar of MCM Design Advice”13 min readDo you need a master plan to get the most out of your MCM remodel? I think that the answer is YES in just about every case. Here’s why…
I work with three distinct types of mid century homeowners who each need a master plan to make the most of their home update … for different reasons.
Which one are you?
Continue reading “Who needs a Master Plan … I bet YOU do!”12 min readA Mid-Century Master Plan isn’t just the right idea to keep your design goals on track, it will also save time and money as you remodel!
Nothing is more expensive in a remodel than changing your mind after construction is underway. It will tank your timeline too. The best way I know to avoid both of those problems – to save time and money as you remodel – well (Surprise) it’s a master plan.
Continue reading “How a Master Plan Saves Remodeling Time and Money”12 min readDon’t try to reinvent the wheel for your mid-century home when you can borrow from other people’s plans! Here’s where to go for great MCM Remodeling Ideas!
There are upwards of 15 million mid-century ranches houses in America. There is just no need to re-invent the wheel looking for MCM Remodeling ideas.
Continue reading “Where to find Great MCM Remodeling Ideas”
