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The Design Issue
There’s a lot about the magazine industry that has changed in the last two decades. Fact is, a lot about the world has too. Since this magazine was founded, there’s been a Great Recession and a pandemic. The housing market had collapsed, then bubbled, then burst then climbed once more. The world has gone digital and social yet now bookstores are on the rise again. And much like the houses we write about, Atomic Ranch has stood firmly and weathered the test of time thanks entirely to the community of modernists, preservationists and businesses that support us as we aim to support the community right back.
It\'s fitting that we chose our Design Issue to commemorate this our 20th year. This issue was a new creation in 2016. Just one of the many innovations we would go on to make in Atomic Ranch’s growth. It’s also the issue where we focus on diving deep into the cannon of mid century history while also profiling what the movers and shakers of this industry are doing to honor and continue the tenets of MCM today.
DESIGN
Rockin’ Around the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
Learn how the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has become a signal of the holiday season in New York. Raising the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is a cherished tradition with roots dating…
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Modern Kitchen Renovations for Two
An expanded, modern kitchen renovation opens up a world of entertaining for empty nesters. When you live in a home for a long time, it can become part of your DNA. For one Fort Collins,…
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A Very Vintage Holiday in an Eichler Home
Family heirlooms and carefully chosen secondhand finds are the heart and soul of this merry and vintage holiday in this Eichler home. Christmas is a time for nostalgia, and while Cathy Burns,…
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COOL STUFF
Mod Jul! Shop MCM Holiday Decor
Check out these MCM holiday decor picks to complete your mid-century Christmas décor, from ornaments to light strings to mobiles and more! For more retro holiday decor inspiration, read on for…
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Discover Retro-Inspired Outdoor Decor from Hazy Sunshine
Learn more about Hazy Sunshine and their retro-inspired outdoor décor, perfect for entertaining poolside. Social media is the launch pad for many things these days, and in the case of Julianna…
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Merry Mod Marketplace: Mod Holiday Gift Ideas
Happiness doesn’t result from what we get, but from what we give. So why not give the best? Browse these mod holiday gift ideas to do just that! Kate McEnroe New York Infuse your Christmas…
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COLLECTING
Retro Kitchen Appliances for Your Vintage Mid Century Kitchen
If your kitchen style or kitchen renovation draws upon a period authentic or retro vibe, don’t ruin the look with a contemporary appliance suite. We’ve pulled together our favorite…
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Mid Mod Beds For Every Budget
Giving your bedroom a Mid Century Modern makeover shouldn’t cost the same as a small car. Rather, spend your money on something that will make the most impact—like a mid century bed…
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Retro Finds for Poolside Season
Greet summer in mid mod style with these retro finds for poolside season. Whether your backyard has a pool or not—or even if you don’t have a backyard—these retro and retro inspired…
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PROJECT HOUSE
Scandinavian Modern Inspiration
For Project House Austin designer Christine Turnkett of Breathe Design Studio, her relationship with Scandinavian Modern started with Ikea and grew to become a major source of inspiration for…
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Project House Austin Shopping Guide: Kitchen
Project House Austin is complete, but the inspiration you take from it is not. When you get the chance to build a custom MCM-inspired home from the ground up, what choices do you make for the…
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Project House Austin Shopping Guide: Kid’s Bedroom
Project House Austin may be complete, but the inspiration you take from it is not. Shop the look of this tasteful, fun and gender-neutral kid’s bedroom! Project House Austin Kid’s…
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MODERNIST INDEX
The Barcelona Chair and Stool: Elegance and Refinement
One of the most recognizable furnishing sets designed during the mid century period is the Barcelona Chair and Stool (the latter of which is sometimes referred to as the “Barcelona…
Juan O’Gorman: Through Functionalism and Beyond
Mexican architect and mural artist Juan O’Gorman’s works comprised a range of unexpected…
How to Recognize Bauhaus Architecture
Any fan of Mid Century Modern architecture and design is familiar with the German art school…
I. M. Pei: Mirroring Life Through Functional Design
Ask for a list of famous modernist architects, and I. M. Pei will no doubt be near the top.…
Designers + Craftsmen
What Is Witco? The History of the Iconic Tropical Furniture Maker
In 1958, a small importing company named Western International Trading Co. was founded in Washington State. Tropical style had taken over the United States, and there were tropical-themed…
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Art Deco + Mid Century Modern: How To Combine Two Classic Styles
Bold shapes, bright colors and beautiful craftsmanship were just a few of the defining features of Art Deco style. Art Deco arrived in France after World War I, and it was a design movement…
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Put Down That Paint Brush! And Other Tips from An MCM Furniture Restoration Expert
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