Architecture + Renovation Archives

Curb Appeal

Pro Tips for MCM Curb Appeal

July 15, 2023
Written by Carrie McConkey and Photography by Daniel O'Connor

An interior designer shares her principles for boosting MCM curb appeal. Angie Graham, an interior designer who specializes in Mid Century Modern homes, collected vintage treasures even during her former…

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We Can’t Get Enough Of Cantilevers

June 28, 2023
Written by Rabekah Henderson

Even if you don’t know what a cantilever actually is, you’ve almost definitely seen one. You’ll recognize the style from museums like the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art to…

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Sentimental Scenery: A Maryland Home Renovation Inside and Out

June 24, 2023
Written by Patricia Kline and Photography by Jennifer Hughes and Landscape architectur by Joseph Richardson

This Maryland home renovation respects the past while modifying for the present and future. Most remodeling projects have their challenges. Adding in a spouse’s desire to protect cherished childhood memories…

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Architecture + Renovation

All About Cork Flooring

June 17, 2023
Written by Jickie Torres

Today, cork flooring is a rare sight. You might even think it’s a novel approach to flooring options. But cork flooring has been around since as early as 1870—in fact,…

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Dining room with mid century modern furniture and a metal starburst pendant near the upper entryway.

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Inside a 1959 Vintage Mid Century Modern Utopia

June 16, 2023
Written by Autumn Krause and Photography by Courtney Apple

A dream-worthy mid century house becomes a home with a unique blending of vintage treasures and modern finds.

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Architecture + Renovation

Should you hire a professional for your renovation?

June 15, 2023
Written by Ian McMaster and Photography by Martin Vecchio

Does your renovation require professional help? What factors should you consider as you decide? We posed these questions to Project Designer Carly Withers and Project Coordinator Catherine Fillmore of Forward…

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natural brick exterior with geometric lines of house continued into front yard hardscape

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Landscape Design

Top Tips for Planning a Mid Century Garden

June 10, 2023
Written by Rebecca Razo and Photography courtesy of Ginkgo Leaf Studio

Ready to design your MCM style garden? These tips from landscape architect James Drzewiecki CPLD—an award-winning designer and principal of Ginkgo Leaf Studio, a landscape design firm in Cedarburg, Wisconsin—will…

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Walthall modern string lights on outdoor patio roof

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Brighten the Mood: Exterior Lights

June 8, 2023
By Ian McMaster

From string lights to outdoor sconces and even outdoor floor lamps, exterior lights can be many shapes and sizes. Temperate summer nights make it appealing to linger outside with friends…

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