Make it Mid-Century
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We're a small business providing building materials for restoring your mid-century home.
And - we're back! Thanks for holding on for us to reopen while we moved halfway across the country to our new home. (More on that coming soon). Our store is open for business - check us out at
makeitmidcentury.com/
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Wishing you a meaningful and safe 4th of July. Independence Day provides an opportunity to celebrate, reflect, and consider what freedom truly means. Let us continue to work toward something better together. ❤️🤍💙
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I love recognition for great things! . In Greensboro, a historically African American neighborhood makes the National Register of Historic Places. Via
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I'm dead. And I'm in love. Oy! . Banyan House: A Mid-Century Jewel in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Via
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bit.ly/banyon-house
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Cool history for all of you vintage car buffs! . The Brazilian Sports Car Maker That Nearly Made It To The USA. Via Car Buzz.
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Cool history for all of you vintage car buffs! . The Brazilian Sports Car Maker That Nearly Made It To The USA. Via Car Buzz.
bit.ly/brazil-sport...
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6 months ago
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How many of these do you know? . Architecturally stunning homes that changed the world. Via Love Exploring UK.
bit.ly/famous-homes
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6 months ago
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I don't remember if I posted about this collab before, but wowza! It's great! . Modernica x Stash: Where Mid-Century Design Meets Graffiti Art. Via
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Want to learn more about Alvar Aalto? Here's a great piece! . Alvar Aalto: our ultimate guide to architecture's father of gentle modernism. Via
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A masterpiece restored. . Aalto's Finlandia Hall restored. Via
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bit.ly/finlandia-ha
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From the crisp inverted V roofline to the vertical board-and-batten siding accented by the slightly trapezoidal brick pylons, what a beauty! (Krisana Park, Denver). . . .
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6 months ago
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I didn't know about Philip Johnson's first glass house - and now someone can own it! . Philip Johnson Glass House Predecessor Booth House Needs A Buyer. Via
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If you ever have a chance to go to Honolulu - DO THIS TOUR! This home is exceptional, and you will love it! . Tour Hawaii's Midcentury Liljestrand That Draws World's Notable Guests. Via Beat of Hawaii.
bit.ly/liljestrand-...
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I am so far behind and I keep missing these amazing exhibits! . Monterey Museum of Art presents first-ever showing of mid-century modern architectural photography by Morley Baer. Via Art Daily Newspaper.
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That soaring structure is amazing! . Before & After - Dated Finishes Were Removed to Reveal This Mount Washington Home's Mid-Century Roots. Via Living Etc.
bit.ly/mcm-roots
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The peachy-pink tilework and the wallpaper are a match made in heaven! . Home of the Week: 1957-built Mid-Century Marvel in St. Petersburg's Pinellas Point. Via St. Pete Rising.
bit.ly/stpete_mcm
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7 months ago
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Yet another design feature in a light fixture with a space-age influence - like a rocket jet taking off. I've never seen anything quite like it - it's definitely one-of-a-kind! (Krisana Park, Denver). . . .
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This house is darn near original, and I hope the new owner keeps it that way. . If you like mid-century modern, you'll find this Wellesley home groovy. Via
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bit.ly/original_wel...
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7 months ago
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Ooooh. I love the term "retrovating". I've also heard the term, "unflipping". Which do you like better? . This Stunning Restored Mid-Century Modern Home in Denver Is a Blast from the Past. Via Dengarden.
bit.ly/denver-retro...
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Why mess with a good thing? . 'Blank canvas': Groovy mid-century home stripped back to bare shell hits the market. Via
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bit.ly/stripped-mcm
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Well, yeah. I can see the appeal! . Late architect’s 1965 house hits the market with 65 showings in 3 days. Via
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bit.ly/mokena-mcm
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Late architect’s 1965 house hits the market with 65 showings in 3 days
The low-slung midcentury house in south suburban Mokena is on the market for the first time in the 60 years since its architect and his family moved in.
https://bit.ly/mokena-mcm
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Yet another gate in front of a commercial structure elevated by design (in the design capital of the world, nonetheless!) (Milan, Italy). . . .
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How cool is the little flare at the end of the porte cochere? . This Portland midcentury modern for sale at $1,085,000 has Space Age appeal. Via
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bit.ly/portland-fla
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The fireplace has its own skylight! I love this room! . This $4.3 Million Midcentury Home in Pasadena Was Designed by Master Modernist John Galbraith. Via
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bit.ly/galbraith-ho...
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Be still my heart. What a beauty! . These 17 Midcentury Modern Bathrooms Will Sell You on a Retro-Chic Makeover. Via Architectural Digest.
bit.ly/mc-bath-wowz
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So beautiful. . This $3.2 Million Arkansas Home Is an Homage to Classic Midcentury Atomic Ranch Style. Via
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bit.ly/fold-house
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The angles on this house are insane - and I'm here for it! . A 1950s A-Frame Stunner In Northern Sydney. Via The Design Files.
bit.ly/a-frame-sydn
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Low and long rooflines are a hallmark of mid-century design. (Krisana Park, Denver). . . .
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Holy cow. I am so sorry that I missed this. This is a quilt?!?! . South Sarasota Modern Quilt Guild Presents Mid-Century Modern Astro-Futurism Exhibit at The Ringling's Community Gallery. Via Sarasota Magazine.
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I may have already talked about this book, but even if I have, it deserves a second shout-out! . How Covina's iconic bowling alley inspired a book on lost Southern California spots. Via
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How cool is this approach? . Landmark Mid Century Masterpiece in Outstanding Natural Setting in Essex Fells. Via
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I'm so glad that this home (and its important history) are being saved. . Mid-Century Marvel. Via the Mellon Foundation.
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A great story and a beautiful home. . How an Architect Restored His 1966 Seattle Home (While Also Paying Tribute to His Father). Via Sunset Magazine.
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Elevating a gate on a commercial building from something pedestrian to something beautiful. (Milan, Italy). . . .
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This house is subtly gorgeous. . The Home Front: Rare West Coast modern home hits the market in Fort Langley. Via Vancouver Sun.
bit.ly/subtle-mcm...
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Love. Guess I'm a design nerd? (P.S. Book alert!) . Design nerds are obsessed with Architectural Pottery. A new Pomona exhibition and book show why. Via
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I am so behind. How did I miss this crazy auto exhibit? . This NYC shop has the rarest cars ever seen: This exhibition is shocking everyone. Via The Diary 24.
bit.ly/mcm-car-show...
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A mid-century house with a moat? Count me in! . This midcentury Sydney house is hiding a mediaeval feature. Via
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bit.ly/mediaeval-mc...
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I am seriously loving the green cabinetry. Bold choice - and it WORKS! . This Atomic Ranch got a colorful blast to the past. Via Atlanta Magazine.
bit.ly/atomic-color...
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Such a small detail has a significant impact, slightly rotating every other block vertically to create shadowlines. (Krisana Park, Denver). . . .
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WHAAA-TTT? Does anyone else know about this little mid-century oddity? . If Your House Was Built in the '50s or '60s, You Might Have This Unique Feature in Your Bathroom. Via
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I found my new favorite substack, Mid Century Monday! (This installment is about vintage car ads!) . Simpler Times for Automotive Ads. Via @midcenturymondays on Substack.
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I hope this chuch finds a new owner who loves her style! . This Midcentury Modern Downtown Church Could Soon Have A Whole New Life. Via Columbus Navigator.
bit.ly/mcm-church-livingston...
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Love of mid-century design is everywhere. (We see you, @studioyakal) . Studio Yakal Gives Mid-Century Modern Furniture One More Chance. Via @abscbn.
bit.ly/studio-yakal...
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Want to learn more about Scandinavian design? Here's a great little primer! . Scandinavian Style 101: Everything You Need to Know About Scandi Design. Via Vogue Magazine.
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This roofline reminds me of a Swiss-Miss style house, but it's a little wider at the base and has a heavier, more robust appearance. (Krisana Park, Denver). . . .
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This is a really crazy roof that I haven't seen before! I wonder how the drains work, and what the slope is front-to-back? (That's the architect in me talking). (Krisana Park, Denver). . . .
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While this Krisana Park home in Denver has a fairly standard roofline on the main house, the roof of the garage and carport gives a different kind of geometry. . . .
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This shape is also iconic but not used as much as its opposite. With a valley in the middle, it is often called a Butterfly roof. This is an odd roof shape in Denver with its copious snow, and it is seen more often in the high desert. . . .
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Great read on a great home. . How Fallingwater Gave Frank Lloyd Wright a Second Wind. Via
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