Architecture + Renovation Archives

The Adrian Pearsall Home: A Polaroid Portrait

May 3, 2023
Written and Photographed by Michael Luke Guarilia and Edited by Marissa Moldoch

dining chairs surround a rectangular table

In 1964, well-known furniture designer Adrian Pearsall built a 10,000-square-foot home on a two-acre property in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania. The current owners, David Koral and Toni Crevo, graciously allowed me…

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Get the Look of this Fantastic PNW Exterior

April 30, 2023
Written by Jolene Nolte and Featured image photography by Matthew Gallant

If you’re anything like us, you’d love to emulate this fantastic PNW (Pacific Northwest) exterior. This Seattle John Burrows home takes its cues from the simplicity of Scandinavian and Japanese…

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Join Restore Oregon on May 13 for Mr. Rummer’s Neighborhood

April 28, 2023
Written by Kye Cardinalis

If you have always wanted to step inside a Rummer home in Oregon, now is your chance! On May 13, 2023, Restore Oregon will be hosting a tour of four…

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Backyard Paradise: California Desert and Brazil Inspired Tropics

April 22, 2023
Written by Dana Mauer and Devlin Smith and Photography by Bret Gum

Tour this 1960s Eichler home, where the owners have lovingly combined Southern California desert landscaping with Brazil inspired tropics.

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a double row of modern hedges set in a metal planting bed

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Hedge of Your Seat: Modern Hedges & Border Planting Ideas

April 21, 2023
Written by Jickie Torres

Every great landscape design is composed of feature areas and well planned borders. While the feature areas are what comprise your overall impression of the garden– after all, these are…

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Modern Love: Tour a 1960s Eichler in Southern California

April 15, 2023
Written by Devlin Smith and Photography by Bret Gum

Your home should be a reflection of your personality and style. Homeowner DJ Sigband grew up going to family parties at Trader Vic’s and Page Sigband sells Mid Century Modern…

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outdoor patio in Wisconsin with lounge dining barbecue and fire pit areas

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Landscape Design

Designing a Non-Desert MCM Landscape

April 15, 2023
Written by Kristin Dowding and Photography by Westhauser Photography

When you hear MCM landscape, you might be picturing palm trees and succulents. Mid Century Modern landscape design can fit in wherever you’re located … as long as it celebrates…

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Modern Plant Bed Ideas

April 12, 2023
Written by Jickie Torres and Photography courtesy of Getty Images

These creative combinations and unique looks can liven up your backyard design scheme. Accentuate the Positive We love a rounded shape to break up a mostly straight-lined modern space. This…

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wide angle view of Old Las Palmas restored 1950s home green dining chairs and star

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A 1950s Home Restoration in Old Las Palmas

April 2, 2023
Written by Autumn Krause and Photographed by Dan Chavkin

A 1950s Rambling ranch house in the historic Old Las Palmas neighborhood receives a respectful update honoring its origins. Southern California’s Old Las Palmas is a storied Palm Springs neighborhood.…

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