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Mid Mod Remodel

Della Hansmann | Mid Mod Midwest

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Do you live in a Mid-Century Ranch? Are you curious about an MCM house and wondering what it would take to renovate? Or are you just a fan of all things Mid-Century Modern? Mid Mod Remodel is the podcast where you learn how to match a mid-century home to your modern life. Your host, Della Hansmann is an architect who helps people remodel their Mid-century homes and mid mod homeowner fixing up1952 ranch. Learn what makes mid-century homes great, the common elements of MCM homes that nearly al ...
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Modernist design: it is timeless, clean, functional, and often familiar. The more you learn, the more you recognize… it is all around us. Upon reflection, admiration grows. The Perspecta aims to expand your knowledge, through tastefully interviewing the most interesting, conversant, and influential members of our community. Come listen, subscribe, and start discovering your next mid-century modern obsession right now.
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Mackenzie Keaton (affectionately known as Mac) is a workaholic that has been married to her career since finishing grad school. During Christmas break, she decides to use her time off to channel her inner “soft girl,” because she has always been told that she was too “much” for most men. But her “soft girl” plans go awry when a billion dollar deal is put in jeopardy. The only way to save this deal is to get an audience with her billionaire client by attending the Annual Christmas Billionaire ...
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Stuff Dot Life

Debbie Galant

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A podcast about our things – what we hold dear, what we'd save if a storm or fire threatened everything we own, and the equal and opposite desire to tip our houses on their sides and toss it all into a dumpster. By Debbie Galant of The Chemo Files and Midcentury Modern.
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House Call is an interior design podcast hosted by Caroline, the founder and principal designer of Caroline Klein Design. In House Call, Caroline covers the nitty gritty of home design. She conveys best practices in the construction and design industry to help you create beautiful and livable spaces. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode! Caroline Klein Design website: https://www.carolinekleindesign.com/ Caroline Klein Design Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolineklein ...
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Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven

Katharine White MacPhail//Gabl Media

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Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven is an educational and entertaining podcast that will ease your fears about home renovations. In this fifth season, architect Katharine MacPhail focuses on old house owners and their home stories. She will continue to interview contractors, vendors, other architects and homeowners, gathering tips and getting answers. The first four seasons are full of information about everything from roofing to foundations, interior and exterior considerations, t ...
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When is the right time to engage design help for your remodel? The right mix of experts at the right points in the process can transform your mid-century remodeling experience. Elin Walters from Exactly Design is back to share her thoughts on who to call and when to make sure your remodel is a stunner. In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Why you should…
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MCM expert Atom Stevens is back! Tune in for our parade of homes conversation and ideas for how to future proof mid-century homes. In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Why the Parade of Homes really took off in 1955. How builders advertised in the "housewife" era. What new energy standards might mean for mid-century homes. Get the full show notes with a…
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I know it can be tempting to dive right into remodeling your mid-century house the minute you get the keys, but I’m here to offer a bit of unconventional advice: wait. And I’m not the only one who thinks this! In my latest chat with preservation expert Susan Halla, we explored why it’s crucial to live in your home for a little while before making m…
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Did you catch the curb appeal clinic last Friday? If not, I've got you covered. This free workshop had everything I believe about making smart, stylish, long, lasting update choices for your mid century home on the outside in bite sized, easy steps with a few key design principles and some common upgrade inspiration for mid century homes, you can t…
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I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Elin Walters from Exactly Design to get her perspective on mid-century interiors. While I spend my days thinking architect-y thoughts, Elin obsesses over mid-century homes as an interior designer and I was curious how our takes might differ. We covered everything from essential elements to keep (if y…
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Brandy McLain from Modern House Numbers is back again with her wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm for great modern and mcm design! In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Why you might want to light your house numbers. How to choose colors and materials for maximum house number visibility and style. Where to get playful with your house numbers and other ex…
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Adrian Kinney is one of my favorite mid mod masterminds in real estate! Our most recent conversation covers what you need to know about assembling the right team to help you find and update your mid-century home. There's so much bad advice out there for us people who live in and love mcm houses - we each need our own mcm dream team! In Today's Epis…
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Lighting up your mid-century landscape hinges on making the right design choices. Today I'm talking to Jim Drzewiecki about focusing on both lighting and plant selection to create a mid-century modern yard that feels cohesive, inviting, and timeless. In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Where to stand when designing your landscape. (Hint - it’s not outs…
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I’m so excited to dive into the history of design in mid-century homes with none other than Atom Stevens, MCM history buff and Cliff May expert. Whether you’re a homeowner, a potential buyer, or just a mid-century enthusiast, Atom’s insights are a reminder that our homes are more than just places to live – they’re pieces of history, filled with sto…
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Today, we have a fantastic chat lined up with Brandy McLain, co-founder and one of the creative geniuses behind Modern House Numbers. Della and Brandy discuss all things house numbers. From current requirements to history, plus tons of great style tips! In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Why we have house numbers in the first place. How (and how not) …
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When I think about perfecting an original mid-century home by polishing and upgrading its original details, I think of Susan Halla of Make It Mid-Century. She has dedicated herself to being the resource people need to make period appropriate choices for their mid-century homes. And she's got an encyclopedic knowledge of all things period appropriat…
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In our latest podcast episode, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the amazing Adrian Kinney. Adrian has joined me on the pod before. He’s a realtor, mid-century modern (MCM) guru and heads up Mid Mod Colorado. Listen for his insights into what makes mcm homes so special and how to navigate today’s tricky market to find a mid-century gem. …
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Remember the delightful Jim Drzewiecki from Ginkgo Leaf Studio? We barely scratched the surface of all the listener landscaping questions we received last season. So, naturally, I had to bring him back on the podcast to continue our chat! Today, we’re diving in on hardscaping and adding feature elements to your landscape. In Today's Episode You'll …
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When you find yourself in a remodeling time crunch, the most frequently skipped step in the process is actually the most essential part of any well planned and executed remodel. Taking time to Dream can mean the difference between your perfect remodel and a remodel that misses the mark. In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Why you should take time to Dr…
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Straight outta the DM’s “Do you have an un-flip quick start guide?” If you're wondering what there might be to salvage about your farmhouse flipped mid-century house, the short answer is there's plenty. And you may even find that the flippers did you a few favors! In Today's Episode You'll Hear: How to de-farmhouse your fireplace. (Sadly, you proba…
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In Today's Episode You'll Hear: How to feel like the boss of your remodel, from the planning phase through the punch list. Which key tools you need to keep your remodel on track. Why spreadsheets are your remodel’s BFF. Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1710…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: the popularity of midcentury design misnomers in midcentury design origins of midcentury design fabrics, materials, profiles of midcentury furniture how to make midcentury work for you Episode 0:00 Introduction 1:30 What I’m loving lately 4:19 Popularity of midcentury modern design 6:30 History of midcen…
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Mid-century homes are often kind of light on daylight, so I get a lot of questions about whether skylights and light tubes are appropriate and feasible options. The short answer? Heck yeah! In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Why your mid-century home may seem lacking in the daylight department. Which products can create a whole new light experience. S…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: what we look for in a kitchen countertop material countertop thicknesses countertop edges pros and cons of different kitchen countertop materials Episode 0:00 Introduction 1:10 What I’ve been loving lately 4:04 The stress of choosing a kitchen countertop 6:00 What we look for in a countertop material 7:3…
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Tis the season for window replacement folks to make the rounds in many mid-century neighborhoods, sharing the "good news" of vinyl replacement windows. Or maybe a well meaning neighbor has been extolling the new maintenance free replacement windows they installed? Replacement windows may not be any better...and are likely worse...than your home's o…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: basic principles of interior design interior design as an art and a science design rules to keep why we follow certain design “rules” Episode 0:00 Introduction 0:49 What I’m loving lately 2:33 Interior design basics 3:49 Always measure your space 5:59 Use the bigger rug 7:43 Curtains should be full enoug…
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Our season of listener questions continues! Folks ask all the time, "Della, you say a mix of materials is one of the cornerstones of mid-century design. Do you have tips for mixing materials without making a mid mod mess?" I sure do! In Today's Episode You'll Hear: A short history of 2x4’s. Guidance on how to mix woods and metals to achieve a cohes…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: common interior design “rules” that I see why I encourage you to break them permission to think outside the box how to break these rules Episode 0:00 Introduction 0:47 What I’ve been loving lately 3:47 Interior design “rules” 4:42 Painting small rooms only light colors 6:40 All woods must match 8:41 Ceil…
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30-ish minutes to learn to plan a remodel in 30 days? Believe it! You can check off maintenance, meet a deadline and still get a remodel that enhances your home's MCM charm and suits your life and family!⁠⁠ Listen to my new workshop for all the speedy remodel planning skills. In today's episode you'll learn: That it is 100% possible to create a rem…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: the best window treatments for different rooms advice on different light-filtering curtains layering different window treatments pros + cons of the most popular options window treatment vocab words Episode 0:00 Introduction 1:35 What I’m loving lately 3:19 Why you should be informed about window treatmen…
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As you plan your ranch remodel, you can absolutely dip into Wright design ideas. Your house is actually already full of them! In Today's Episode You'll Hear: How to make material choices for a Wright-infused remodel. Which colors to choose to shout about your combined love of mid mod and Prairie style. The simple shape secrets to get the Wright fee…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: my personal struggle designing our baby’s nursery creating a nursery that grows with your baby how to narrow your options my favorite design elements in nurseries preventing a theme-y nursery practical tips Episode 0:00 Introduction 1:03 What I’ve been loving 3:40 My nursery struggles 4:03 Amping up the …
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Here's a question I get all the time from people who live in mid-century homes. "Hey, Della, I love my mid mod house. BUT I also like Frank Lloyd Wright...the Prairie School...this amazing Usonian place I visited one time. Am I wrong to want to add some Wright to my ranch?" In Today's Episode You'll Hear: How Prairie Style and Mid-Century style rel…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: why people get so overwhelmed clothes vs interiors patterns, textures and colors in your closet and your home how clothing silhouettes influence your design style how to use TV and movie sets to figure out what you love my favorite TV sets using your travels in your home avoiding your home looking like a…
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So glad you asked! Let's talk landscaping with a certified mid-century landscaping expert - Jim Drzewiecki of Ginkgo Leaf Studio. In Today's Episode You'll Hear: How to let your house tell you how to design your landscape. Why hardscapes are the hardest (and most important) to get right. Tips for getting started on design. Get the full show notes w…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: how to identify authentic iconic chairs the history of eight iconic chairs the design impact of these chairs how to purchase reproductions of the eight chairs Episode 0:00 Introduction 1:59 What I’m loving this week 3:27 A case for knowing your design history 4:47 Eames lounge chair and ottoman 6:11 Wass…
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What is the best mid-century flooring for your house? My answer to you, to my clients, to my students and to everybody who asks me this is, it depends. Now, when I answer this way, I'm not hedging or hesitating. I do have opinions about and experience with many types of flooring in all sorts of applications. And strong personal preferences of my ow…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: how much a ceiling can impact a room architectural options to incorporate beam recommendations painting your ceiling a color other than white wallpapering your ceiling Episode 0:00 Introduction 1:12 What I’m loving lately 2:42 The impact of a good ceiling 4:49 Vaulted ceilings 5:45 Arched ceilings 6:36 S…
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How long will your remodel take? Well that depends on you, my friend. This week's episode kicks of a full season of listener questions. First up? Timelines. In Today's Episode You'll Hear: All about the remodel schedule venn diagram. Where it is easiest to exert some control over your remodel timeline. How to get ready to create the remodel schedul…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: why I love designing small spaces visual continuity determining what you truly love shelving recommendations lighting options rental tips art + mirrors storage solutions Episode 0:00 Introduction 0:49 What I’m loving lately 4:48 Designing small spaces 6:28 Visual continuity 8:23 Essentialize and declutte…
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In the last episode of our HGTV season we’re talking about what we can learn from looking at other people’s houses. Despite its shortcomings, HGTV offers glimpses into remodeling and design processes and practical lessons for would-be remodelers. In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Why HGTV might not be all bad. How to use HGTV and mainstream shelter m…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: how we ensure fewer mistakes processes for a smooth construction process softwares that we use to create floor plans and construction documents 3-D renderings project management my favorite reference books tools and softwares we use for project management interior design tools Episode 0:00 Introduction 0…
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White paint on wood? Well, that depends. Today's episode is going to be a love story to the wooden elements of a mid-century home. The main takeaway? Leave your original mid-century wood alone. In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Why paneling is not the place for paint - white or otherwise. How mid-century hollow core doors are different than their mod…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: how to create a relaxing bedroom moody bedrooms playful bedrooms choosing a sophisticated color scheme rug recommendations incorporating luxurious textiles creating a big, fluffy bed cozy window treatments in the bedroom advice for choosing furniture layering lighting maximizing storage Episode 0:00 Intr…
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Today let's talk about why slapping a coat of white paint on your mid-century brick, stone or concrete block is never the right answer. Even if your house is entirely brick or entirely stone, there are still meaningful things you can do to change the feeling of your house without large quantities of white paint. In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Why …
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: the right amount of tech for YOUR home my advice for planning out the tech smart lighting AV equipment my favorite television recommendation climate control and thermostats smart appliances home security and technology how technology can help your wallet and the environment Episode 0:00 Introduction 0:49…
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There are key difference between cottages and mid-century ranch homes. Your ranch is not a cottage, so steer clear of cottage style updates. In many ways American homes changed more between 1930 and 1950 than they have since. Part of the reason I find ranches so interesting is how modern they are in their essential nature. Dated fixtures and finish…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: the importance of curb appeal symmetrical vs. asymmetrical balance layering in landscaping a few types of exterior finishes how to balance the amount of architectural features choosing a sophisticated color palette how to give your house an identity adding different types of lighting adding “jewelry” to …
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The culture we live in is selling us doublespeak that you must remodel your home to make it your home. You can't just take a house as it is. And there's only one right way to improve your home. Let's interrogate this modern urge to change your life by changing your home. In Today's Episode You'll Hear: When a tiny tweak can feel transformative. Why…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: my latest shoe obsession the impact millwork can make in your home types of trim and millwork you see nowadays how different profiles have different meanings what is appropriate for certain historical styles “feminine” vs. “masculine” trim three pieces of advice for choosing trim for your home Episode 0:…
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Do you have objects in your life in your house that you would categorize as clutter? Probably you do. I know I do. Decluttering sometimes feels like our national pastime, or problem. And HGTV has multiple shows devoted to the topic. Or if you prefer your Marie Kondo straight from the source her show is on Netflix. I've talked in the past about how …
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: my goal for how you feel in your home a case for decluttering your home how clutter is procrastinating advice on space planning how to choose a color palette suggestions on how to layer in your lighting how to add joy and romance to your daily life Episode 0:00 Introduction 0:59 My latest obsession 2:58 …
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A surprise reveal is a mainstay of remodeling TV shows and it's basically a jumpscare. Your ideal remodel should include few to no surprises. In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Why a surprise remodel reveal is worse than your average jumpscare. When remodeling related surprises are a GOOD thing (hint, it’s way before construction begins)! How to avoid…
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In the this episode of House Call, we cover: why people typically hire an interior designer how we kick off a design project at Caroline Klein Design what happens during a discovery phone call the basics of a design consultation the process to discover your dream style how we infuse your personality what happens during the design phase and a design…
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Today I am future you’s best friend. Do you know who is not future you’s best friend? HGTV. In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Why trendy remodels mean more waste and less joy. How to stand strong in the face of before and after photos. Where to embrace trends you love for a remodel that will stand the test of time. Get the full show notes with all th…
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