MCM kitchen Archives

Formica + Function

November 10, 2023
Written By Ian McMaster and Photo courtesy of Getty Images

historical image of woman in mid century kitchen with Formica counters and matching cabinets

How Formica, a laminated plastic company, influenced an era of kitchen design. The kitchy 1950s kitchen is characterized by the mixing of candy-colored surfaces and futuristic materials. Mint, pink, turquoise,…

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A Mod Michigan Kitchen Makeover in Three Parts

September 21, 2023
Written by Ian McMaster and Photography by Martin Vecchio

Get the secret recipe to a mod Michigan kitchen remodel. When reimagining the design of your home, nothing can seem as daunting as the kitchen. It needs to reflect your…

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Mission: Kitchen Optimization

September 17, 2023
Written by Jickie Torres and Photography by Bret Gum

Learn how to maximize storage and organization in a mid-century kitchen. Mid Century Modern kitchens are notorious for starving you on space. If found in its original state, it’s often…

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renovated MCM kitchen with orange curved countertop

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House Tours

Blend Until Smooth: An MCM Kitchen Renovation

July 30, 2023
Written by Autumn Krause and Photography by Dana Thompson

Two hands-on homeowners worked with a contractor for an MCM kitchen renovation that’s a tasteful mix of whimsy and elegance. Mid Century Modern style has a long and storied history…

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full view of retrograded kitchen in Michigan with colorful backsplash tile

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A Kitchen Retrograde in Michigan

January 12, 2023
Written By Jickie Torres and Photography By Bob Foran

With a main course of mid-century style and a dash of color, this kitchen retrograde became the icing on the cake of a dream vacation retreat. When Nikki Luzanski and…

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exposed ceiling beams in Project House Austin kitchen

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Rooms + Essentials

Reface Your Kitchen Cabinets?

January 12, 2023
Written by Jolene Nolte and Featured image photography by Chase Daniels

Rather than gut your kitchen, have you considered refacing your kitchen cabinets instead? As hard as our kitchens work for us, it’s often the first thing on the remodel list.…

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Vibrant Vibes in this Palm Springs Wexler Home’s Kitchen

February 17, 2022
Written by Devlin Smith and Photography by Greyshock and Dupont Photography

The mid century sensibility of this Palm Springs Wexler home kitchen was given a boost with splashes of color and careful restoration of its original features. How did this Wexler…

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Better by Design: A 1960 Open Kitchen Remodel

August 23, 2021
Written By Devlin Smith and Photography by Colin Conces

A major remodel delivers a dream open kitchen and a striking focal point to this 1960 home.

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Easy Breezy Entertaining in an Eichler Kitchen

July 2, 2021
Written by Shelby Deering & Dana Mauer and Photography by Bret Gum

When temperatures rise and your pool is calling, a Mid Century Modern design can make your indoor/outdoor living a dream. Entertaining is easy in an Eichler kitchen, where guests can…

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