Atomic Ranch Renovation Guide 2021

Heated floors, personal sauna, sandwich bar. My husband and I play a game usually after dinner a few times a week while we clean up the kitchen; we one-up each other on the kinds of luxury home amenities we’d splurge on if money were no object. The floors and sauna are mine. The sandwich bar is his, based on the idea of how cool (and healthy) it would be if you had a constant supply of fresh deli meats, cheeses and vegetables at your beck and call, to make any sandwich you wanted—you know à la Subway. Yes, an at-home Subway is Mark’s idea of luxury. To each his own. But really, to each his own. This issue is filled with stories and examples of homes and designs that met…

Get the Look: Purist Perfection Take cues from this vibrant, curated home faithful to its MCM roots—from flooring to interior siding to the bright kitchen cabinetry. Discover where to find period-appropriate materials to replicate the look. Everything in Its Place: MCM Storage Solutions Don’t let clutter infringe on your otherwise clean-lined space. Browse these mid century- and MCM-inspired storage solutions, from bookshelves and wall units to credenzas and beyond. Pretty (and Brutalist) in Pink Contemporary global architectural firm Adjaye Associates re-envisioned this Los Angeles structure with reference to the building’s Brutalist past and made a bold color choice conversant with the mid century palette. How to Use Tile for a Wow Factor Tile is perhaps the most decorative of renovation materials and is rife with possibilities to inject color, pattern…

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CERTAIN DECORATING TRENDS HAVE MORE STAYING POWER THAN OTHERS. Case in point: the sleek cabinetry of the Mid Century Modern kitchen. A classic feature that’s still in vogue, this cabinetry is typified by clean lines and a dollop of warmth expressed through the use of wood and dynamic color or playful patterns. With more than 25 years of experience in the woodworking industry, the owners of Able and Baker, Josh and Jen Ganzhorn, know how to make cabinetry so beautiful it registers as both an enduring element of the kitchen and irresistible architectural eye candy you can’t help but stop to appreciate. These experts share their insights to help you create the cabinetry of your dreams. What Speaks to You The kitchen usually takes center stage in an open-plan mid…

• Assign someone to help coordinate all the trades. “One of the things we always suggest is that people figure out who the project manager will be to coordinate the trades. The cabinetmaker needs to know and be in communication with the electrician if there’s under-cabinet lighting, for example,” says Josh. When there’s no one there to coordinate, Josh and Jen caution, things take longer than they should, raising costs. • Spend time figuring out the project details early on during the design phase. “Sometimes people are so excited to be remodeling they just want to jump in and figure things out as they go along, but that can result in projects that take longer, added costs and missed opportunities,” says Jen. • When getting quotes, specifically on cabinetry, Josh…

More than half a century later, Mid Century Modern homes still capture our imaginations. But not everything in a mid mod home stands the test of time. When you’re renovating a mid century home you’ll be glad to know that you’re probably working with good bones. They were consciously built with methods and materials that were meant to last and stay stylish. Most likely you won’t have to worry about the floor plan either. The layouts are simple, family-friendly and as perfect for living today as they were 70 years ago. Ventilation and HVAC are the toughest updates. The major issues start to arise when we get to outdated ventilation systems and energy efficiency. The HVAC systems, which have probably been working tirelessly for a generation, likely need updating and…