Tabla de contenidos para Winter 2021 en Atomic Ranch

WHILE MANY OF US TEND TO PUT A HALT TO THE HAMMERING AND NAILING OF RENOVATIONS AND REMODELS during the winter, that doesn’t mean that the work of beautifying our homes stops. Instead, we shift to decorative updates, shopping and the kind of nest feathering that happens when we prepare to host, gather and spend time enjoying our homes during the holiday season. And what a beautiful time it is: home projects in the vein of holiday decorating and baking, weekends around the fireplace, playing vintage records and making memories in your Mid Century Modern home that add to its story. The homes in this issue all have a unique story to tell. From a house designed as a love letter to one architect’s wife, to an Eichler literally rebuilt…

NO MATTER HOW PASSIONATE you are about preserving Mid Century Modern design, kitchens that haven’t been touched are usually in need of a few functional updates. When the homeowners of this 1962 ranch wanted to remodel their kitchen, they hired Beth Rhoades, owner of C&R Design Remodel, to help them achieve their vision. “The homeowners loved the house and its structure and wanted to embrace that,” she says. “Our motivation was to help these homeowners update their beautiful home in ways that stayed true to the original design and aesthetic.” BUILT TO BLEND The home had many original features still intact, including an indoor barbecue grill. But because the homeowners needed a functional stove, it was one of the first features to go in the remodel. “We rebuilt the range…

Working from home puts new demands on your living space, but if anyone is up to the challenge of marrying form and function for all sorts of uses, it’s those schooled in the Mid Century Modern way. Find inspiration here for a variety of mid mod home office ideas. SERENE & ADAPTABLE. Uncertain times call for nimble design. In her Atlanta home, Jessica Davis of Atelier Davis kept flexibility in mind. “I wanted a built-in look,” she says, “but on a tight budget and to be able to move things around if and when we turn it back into a bedroom.” Two desks nestled next to each other provide the extra-long surface area and can also easily be rearranged. DOUBLE DUTY. This 1951 home in Kensington, Maryland, folds an office…

In 1938, famed Japanese-American sculptor, architect and industrial designer Isamu Noguchi submitted a proposal for a 22-foot-tall, stainless steel bas-relief sculpture to adorn the entrance of the Associated Press Building in New York City. The sculpture, to be called “News,” would depict five journalists riding the newswire, wielding the tools of their craft: a notepad, telephone, camera and wirephoto. Two years later in 1940, the frieze was unveiled and could not have been timelier. Noguchi’s work honored the endeavor of news gathering and exalted American journalists as larger-than-life heroes and the protectors of an informed public. He depicted a free press as the necessary "fourth branch" of any democracy. But in February of 1942, in the wake of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed legislation…

TYPE OF HOME: 1962 ranch ARCHITECT: Unknown BACKGROUND: The house was constructed on land that was once part of a homestead property. The modern design reflected Mid Century Modern concepts and included what were then cutting-edge features, such as a blender built into the countertop and an indoor barbecue grill. COLOR SCHEME: Neutral and moody with warm woods and grays and touches of greenery to bring the outdoors in INNOVATIVE IDEA: They used two different tiles on the backsplash to create a border and add more texture to the space.…

In the 1950s and ’60s, an elite class of designers transformed pieces of furniture into works of art. Their names have become synonymous with the iconic modern masterpieces they created: Eames, Saarinen, Starck, Mies van der Rohe, Bertoia, Wright and Jacobsen, to name a few. However, this supreme list would be incomplete without noting the innovative work of Florence Knoll. The primarily industrial designer opened the door to a new kind of office that evolved into an artistic experience. “Knoll paired interiors with architecture, and in so doing, she both defined a clearer brief for the interior design profession and elevated its social and cultural status,” writes Ana Araujo in her new book, No Compromise: The Work of Florence Knoll. Knoll’s roster of renowned corporate clients included media moguls, such…

B&W Tile has kept the retro colors of the 1950s alive and well in their collection. With both bright and moody, simple and ornate styles to choose from, it can be overwhelming to select the right choice. Here are our tips to help you narrow down your options. STYLE You can never go wrong with a classic square or rectangle tile, but if the room is in need of some texture, choosing a hex or Certosa shape can add intrigue and movement to the space. “Choose a color or style that will make you smile when you walk into the room,” says Alex Vassaux, managing director at B&W Tile. COLOR Ultimately, it comes down to which colors will work best with your existing palette, but in general, stick to lighter…

Atomic Kitchens Page 20 Design company: C&R Design Remodel. (503) 363-1343 or crdesignremodel.com or follow them on Instagram @cr_remodeling. Lower backsplash: Daltile. (800) 449-3591 or daltile.com. Pendant light: Design Within Reach. (800) 944-2233 or dwr.com. Upper backsplash: Ann Sacks. (949) 831-3333 or annsacks.com. Second Act Page 26 To see more of the home, visit it on Instagram @this_mid_century. Contractor for main house: Marinelli Brothers Construction. 914-403-3156 or marinellibrothers.com. Contractor for studio: Marcello Osso. Visit Instagram @woodmastersandson. Outdoor: Red sculpture: Dennis Leri, dennisleri.com. Blue front door: Baldwin, baldwinhardware.com. Garage doors: Ed’s Garage Doors, edsgaragedoor.com. Windows and sliding doors: Western Windows. Series 600, satin anodized or bronze anodized, westernwindowsystems.com. Reflecting pool renovation: Stone steppers and lighting by Arborscape, arborscape.com. Cauldron on deck: Cowboy Cauldron, cowboycauldron.com. Living Room: Tile floor: Sam’s Ceramic and…