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Noteworthy Spaces

2 months ago | atomic-ranch.com | Hemant K Tiwari |Ian McMaster |Jickie Torres

Some images just stick. Here are a few shots of some iconic and noteworthy spaces that are hard to forget. Photo by Jim BrownIssue: Spring 2006At the time this house was published in the Spring 2006 issue of Atomic Ranch, Joan and Gary Gand’s Swiss Miss house in Palm Springs, California, was only newly discovered to be created by Charles Dubois.
Poul Henningsen: Brilliance by Design

2 months ago | atomic-ranch.com | Hemant K Tiwari |Ian McMaster

Learn more about Poul Henningsen and his lighting innovations. Poul Henningsen (1894–1967) was a Danish designer, architect and cultural critic whose groundbreaking work in lighting remains iconic. Born in Copenhagen to renowned writers Agnes Henningsen and Carl Ewald, Henningsen grew up an intellectual, shaping his creative and critical approach to design. Initially trained as a functionalist architect, Henningsen shifted his focus to lighting in the 1920s.
The Best in MCM Living Room Furniture

2 months ago | atomic-ranch.com | Hemant K Tiwari |Ian McMaster

Browse our picks for the best of the best in MCM living room furniture. From coffee tables to credenzas, from lounge chairs to sofas, we’ve curated a list of the best in MCM living room furniture. Peruse our list below, and of course, peruse our site to get ideas for how an MCM living room can really come together. Coffee TablesMonstera coffee table, visit joybird.com. Androgyne coffee table, visit dwr.com. Eames molded plywood coffee table, visit store.hermanmiller.com.
Raising an Eyebrow Window

Nov 21, 2024 | americanfarmhousestyle.com | Alice Murphy |Hemant K Tiwari

This subtle yet eloquent New England farmhouse features a little-known architectural element, eyebrow windows. Nestled in the Hudson Valley in upstate New York, this stately New England farmhouse is an architectural wonder. James Dixon of James Dixon Architect PC admits that this was his first farmhouse, but it certainly won’t be his last. “I love the freedom that these farmhouses have; these additions can just ramble on all over the place,” he says. The end result?
From Simple to SEMA: Erika Vanadia’s Epic 1997 Ford F-250 Transformation

Nov 11, 2024 | streettrucksmag.com | Hemant K Tiwari

Erika Vanadia’s 1997 Ford F-250Most of us know how it feels to look back at a truck and realize we’re in just a little too deep. For Mark Vanadia of Big Time Kustomz in Randolph, New Jersey, what started out as a simple, daily drivable build for his wife to take their kids to shows almost overnight turned into a frame-off SEMA build that retained its drivability while looking absolutely immaculate.
The Evolution of Home: Renovating and Expanding a 1950 Kansas Home

Sep 29, 2024 | atomic-ranch.com | Hemant K Tiwari

A small 1950 Kansas home is scaled up for long-term enjoyment. When the request for a temporary addition to a 1950 Kansas home reached Chris Fein, founding principal at Forward Design Architecture, he saw potential for more. Built in 1950, the house got the owners into the neighborhood they liked, but it was too small for their family.
A 1958 Seattle Home Renovation Restores it to MCM Glory

Sep 22, 2024 | atomic-ranch.com | Hemant K Tiwari

A 1958 Seattle home overlooking the Puget Sound returns to its former mid-century glory. When restoring a Mid Century Modern home, one of the primary questions to ask is, “How much of the original house can we save?” That was the question foremost in the minds of the team at SHED Architecture & Design when they first saw this 1958 Seattle home. Unlike some MCM houses, this one wasn’t in disrepair, needing huge fixes to get the home livable again.
Top EDC Blades to Elevate Your Collection

Sep 16, 2024 | treadmagazine.com | Hemant K Tiwari

EDC Blades to Add to Your Wish ListThe CONTRA features a sleek Wharncliffe-style blade crafted from 7Cr17 steel, coated with a flat black titanium nitride for superior corrosion resistance. Designed for piercing, cutting, and slicing, this blade maintains a sharp edge over time. Its robust construction ensures reliable performance, whether in everyday carry (EDC) situations or more demanding tasks.
Black Beauty: An MCM Home in Long Beach with Bold Curb Appeal

Jun 29, 2024 | atomic-ranch.com | Hemant K Tiwari

A 1959 home in Long Beach, California, gets a new look, and with it, bold curb appeal. When Amber Sokolowski of Soko Design first saw her future home, she told her husband, “The all-white house is going to become the all-black house.” While it sounded amusing, she wasn’t joking. The silhouette of the home and its location in the Rossmore neighborhood of Long Beach, California, called for something dramatic, and black was just the answer.
Alluring Addresses: Mod House Numbers

Jun 27, 2024 | atomic-ranch.com | Hemant K Tiwari |Ian McMaster |Jolene Nolte

Make a memorable first impression with these mod house numbers and plaques. Browse mod house numbers that will help the outside of your house match the inside. After all, when someone is coming to your house for the first time, it’s the essential detail they’re looking for. And like jewelry with a good outfit, they can be the final, finishing touch. Also like jewelry, it’s fairly easy to swap out to mix up your home’s look.