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Atomic Ranch is dedicated to showcasing midcentury homes, spanning from 1940s ranch-style neighborhoods to architect-designed modernist residences from the 1960s. Our quarterly magazine focuses on budget-friendly ideas and renovations for homeowners, providing tips to enhance your home’s appeal both inside and outside.

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That Palm Springs Style

1 week ago | atomic-ranch.com | Jickie Torres

We flock to the desert for the mid-century glamour. But what exactly are the key ingredients for that look? The area’s top design talents share their takes. “Palm Springs design is more than just a style—it’s a lifestyle that evokes a sense of relaxed luxury.
Hidden Sculptures and Landscaping in Southern California

2 weeks ago | atomic-ranch.com | Jolene Nolte

Here you see cactus, redwood trees and office building in one glance—a juxtaposition that visually articulates the California situation indeed!One of the midcentury’s renowned designers, Isamu Noguchi, was also a sculptor and landscape architect. It may surprise you then to learn that you could find his work tucked away in Costa Mesa, California, in a installation known locally as the Noguchi Garden.
C. Jeré Wall Sculptures: What’s Behind the Famous Signature

3 weeks ago | atomic-ranch.com | Kye Cardinalis

As a Mid Century Modern interior décor fan, you probably have run across metal sculptures signed “C. Jeré” before. The “C.” is short for “Curtis.” Who was Curtis Jeré? It may surprise some to learn that Curtis Jeré was not a single person, but the name of a metalwork company. Behind the Curtis Jeré name were a pair of artisans, Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels.
The Worldport: Remembering the Iconic Jet Age Terminal

3 weeks ago | atomic-ranch.com | Kye Cardinalis

Those who flew in or out of John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, New York City before 2013 had the chance to experience a glimpse of the Jet Age in the form of the famous Worldport terminal. Alas, this memorable terminal has been demolished. Let’s take a look back and learn more about what was lost. The Famous Flying Saucer Design Served a Practical PurposePictured above is the Pan Am Worldport terminal as it appeared in the year 1961. Photo by Jon Proctor/GNU Free Documentation License.
What to Look for When Shopping for MCM Furniture Replicas

1 month ago | atomic-ranch.com | Kye Cardinalis

If you want to bring Mid Century Modern style to your interior, one great way to do it is to shop for replicas of famous MCM furnishings. Why not shop for the real thing? Well, in some cases, originals are hard to come by. In others, they may be readily available (for example, Knoll is still making Barcelona chairs), but the price point may be higher than what you can swing. Barcelona chairs, Bertoia Diamond chair and Eames rocker furnish this MCM living room. Photo by Jim Brown.
Hotel Marcel: From Brutalist Offices to Net-Zero Hotel

1 month ago | atomic-ranch.com | Kye Cardinalis

Planning a trip to New Haven, Connecticut? You will definitely want to book a stay at the Hotel Marcel in the Long Wharf district. While this Brutalist building offers sustainable MCM accommodations today, it is almost miraculous that it survived the prior decades even partially intact. Original Design and PurposeThe 17-foot gap between the upper and lower floors of the hotel served a practical purpose back when it was the Armstrong Rubber Company Building. Photo by Alcmaeonid/CC-BY-SA-3.0-Unported.
Blendo: Giving Your Glassware Color Since 1950

1 month ago | atomic-ranch.com | Elise Portale |Meryl Schoenbaum

“The style is characterized by a bright neon or pastel solid base that fades as it goes up the glass and has a gold rim,” Mandy says. If your “good old days” included a hula hoop, a Beetle and The Beatles—or you just wish you lived back then—this collectible will make you smile.
Sub-styles of Mid Century Modern

1 month ago | atomic-ranch.com | Kye Cardinalis |Victor Grigas

“Mid Century Modern” refers to modernist architecture and design from the Mid Century period, which we usually define as ranging between the 1940s through the 1970s. That is quite a broad category. You are probably aware that within that category, there are a number of different sub-styles. But you may not be familiar with their names and defining attributes. Let’s take a look at some Mid Century Modern sub-styles.
The Caftan: A 1960s Fashion Fascination

1 month ago | atomic-ranch.com | Jickie Torres

What do singer Mama Cass, actress Elizabeth Taylor and Princess Grace of Monaco all have in common? They all fell madly in love with the caftan during the 1960s which the caftan became a luxe and comfortable wardrobe darling. Caftans by many accounts are the first prototypical garment says designer Carl Crossgrove of Calabaza. Carl, a pattern designer first and foremost says that because of the simplicity and ease of production, caftans were a common garment for many ancient cultures.
10th Anniversary Indian Canyons Home Tour

2 months ago | atomic-ranch.com | Jolene Nolte

As part of the 2025 Modernism Week event in Palm Springs, Indian Canyons neighborhood commemorates their anniversary with eight fabulous homes that will be open to more than 500 people on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Tickets are $130 per person and are available here. Follow them on Instagram @IndianCanyonsNeighborhood. The Modernism Week tour is the principal fundraiser for ICNO.