13min readIf you are brand new to owning a Mid-Century Home and wondering “Where do I start?” Start small. Here are the first steps to get you on the right path!
What comes first when you’re brand new to your mid-century home and wondering “Where do I start?”
It doesn’t matter if you are a brand new homeowner, someone who’s been in their house a few years and feeling ready to make some changes or you don’t even HAVE a home yet but want to start making your life look a little more MCM!
Now, you’re ready to start planning what you would like to do to make your house into your home so … where do you even begin?
How can you start the remodel process without getting in completely over your head?
Today, let’s talk about how to stick your toe into the kidney-shaped pool of mid-century home updates.
3min readWhether you choose open clothes storage, walk in closets or built-in wardrobes, storage solutions can transform your owners’ suite into a relaxing retreat.
Here’s what we were dealing with: A storage SOS from a less than stellar primary suite.
This a 1960 split level had a defining window arrangement that was worth saving. But the storage in the primary bedroom was less than functional and the bathroom was in dire need of an update. For this couple storage was key. They wanted a space that was easy to wake up in, smoothed their path into the day and helped them avoid chaos and clutter.
Our goal was to reimagine the layout of the space to make it more comfortable and fill it with practical storage. Designing with those tasty windows in mind, we worked out a range of possibilities from simple finish updates to a more lavish bed and bath improvement.
Our Sweet Solutions
With each of the following layouts, we designed ways to add practical storage, a feeling of spaciousness and visual connection to the great wall of windows. We also provided furniture layout options for more privacy.
Scheme 1 – Welcoming Walk-through Closet
Scheme 2 – Low and Loving It
Scheme 3 – Closed Up Clothing Storage
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12min readUse remodeling goals to keep yourself on target as you plan the perfect mid-century home update!
Keeping a home update on track from start to finish is no easy task. It’s so personal, expensive, long term and generally overwhelming that you’re sure feel stressed about it from time to time. But you can push back on those feelings if you are anchored by strong remodeling goals.
Let’s talk about how to set your mid-century remodel on the right course, right from the start with a simple remodeling goals planning exercise.
11min readWant to know the fastest way to remodel overwhelm … trying to do it all at once!
Baby steps, my friend. Take your remodel one step at a time. Just skip right past the classic remodel overwhelm – that moment when it all becomes too much. Planning a whole remodel at once – deciding on every detail – is crazy difficult. But if you focus your planning on one step at a time, you can cut the crazy in half.
11min 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!
16min 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!
15min 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?
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!
12min 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.
3min 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 Right-Sized Solutions
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.
Scheme 1 – Preserve and Improve
Scheme 2 – Add and Upgrade
Scheme 3 – Elevate and Enrich
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