Glean from homeowners, designers, builders and architects as they share their expert insight on the style. Their stories of house hunting and renovation are sure to inspire.
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WARMING TREND • How to create inviting, personalized spaces with layered textures, functional pieces and statement elements.
TROPICALIA • These ’60s and ’70s-inspired outdoor picks will have your summer patio looking like a vintage resort paradise.
COLOR CONNECTION • Channel your inner Eames or Girard and inject your décor with some vibrant mod style.
A TOUCH OF GLASS • Vintage Blendo glassware serves up colorful mid-century charm.
A CUSTOM RETROGRADE • After suffering a bad ’90s remodel, this kitchen received a lively restoration that incorporates MCM design with contemporary needs.
THE HOLLYWOOD HOUSE OF RIVERSIDE • This landmark 1948 home’s renovation features many delightful additions—including a tiki-adorned Chi-Chi Lounge.
BOISE BEAUTY • This mid mod gem shines with several preserved original features, a fun retro palette and thoughtful updates.
GLASS PALACE IN PALOS VERDES • How a pair of MCM enthusiasts discovered and renovated the Richard Neutra-inspired home of their dreams.
LAID-BACK LIVING • A Palm Springs home is renovated into a tranquil retreat.
SELF-IMPROVEMENT REWIND • Before social-media influencers, there were Mid Century Modern instructional records.
THE HOUSE WINS • This historic home in Las Vegas, Nevada, received preservation accolades for its artistic blend of glass, stone and native greenery that blurs the lines between interior and exterior.
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TABLE TENNIS, ANYONE? • Before there was pickleball, ping-pong was the paddle sport of choice.