So, how many bathrooms does your mid-century house really need? Let’s start with some history. (You knew that was coming, didn’t you?) In today’s episode you’ll hear: When did indoor bathrooms become a thing?How did we get to SO MANY BATHROOMS in new homes? Why mid-century houses are a perfect for a “less is more” bathroom philosophy. Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2505 Like and subscribe at Apple | Spotify Want us to create ...
Aug 13
27 min
Even if you are currently a hale and hearty person with zero mobility issues, planning for universal functionality in your bathroom is a massive win. Anyone can break a bone and age is coming for all of us. Unfortunately, when most of us dream about updating a mid-century bathroom, we jump straight to gorgeous tile, sleek lighting, and the ultimate vintage aesthetic. And accessibility or other concerns about aging in place take a backseat…if they make it in at all. In today’s epis...
Aug 6
27 min
Sometimes people yelling "DO NOT ruin that vintage bathroom" at you on the internet brings a smile to your face. Especially if, like Dana and Colin of un.flipping, you just finished remodeling that bathroom. Listen in today for all the details on how they unflipped their teeny, tiny en suite and replaced it with a woodsy Usonian dream bath. In today’s episode you’ll hear: How to unlock hidden bathroom space by rethinking surrounding areas.The products you need to make wood work in...
Jul 30
48 min
Even those of us who are now professional mid-century designers have skeletons in our closets (and in my case, basements). My fellow designer, Aletha Van der Mass of True Home Restorations, and I have both walked the design regret path. And now we both spend our time helping others avoid making the same mistakes. So today, in the interest of community (and laughter through tears) we are both sharing our shameful home renovation stories. Get the full show notes with all the...
Jul 23
1 hr 10 min
Welcome to Season 25…all about bathrooms! If you’re craving a tactical, "do-this-then-that" checklist, hold tight. We’ll get there. But before I talk about materials, layouts, or fixtures, I want to start with something more fundamental. Philosophy. Today I’m challenging you to stop asking how and start asking why. In today’s episode you’ll hear: Why asking the right questions about your bath remodel is so important. How to plan a regret-proof bath remodel.All the reasons you shoul...
Jul 16
28 min
Any Pinterest or web search on “mid-century kitchen” is going to yield a plethora of open plan kitchens featuring a central island. But as we learned a couple of weeks ago from friend of the pod (and mid-century houses everywhere), Atom Stevens, a mid-century kitchen is a room with four walls. So where did this “open mid-century kitchen” myth come from? I’m wrapping up our kitchen season with a deep dive into one of my all-time favorite open kitchen plans - it’s also very likely THE OG island...
Jun 4
28 min
Do you ever find yourself wishing that someone would just tell you the right choice for every finish in your remodel? Between the tile, the fixtures, and the endless cabinet options, the sheer volume of decisions is EXHAUSTING. I tell my clients that there isn't one "right" answer. I tell my students that there isn’t one “right answer. Because your perfect mid-century update depends on your taste, your house, and your budget. But honestly? I have opinions. Today, I’m putti...
May 28
19 min
Does your garbage disposal give you a thrill? Maybe you take it for granted. But you know who did not? The folks writing ad copy to sell our grandparents their new build mid-century homes. That's just one weird, wonderful detail that came up in my kitchen conversation with Atom Stevens. Atom is a Mid Mod Remodel regular and real estate agent who specializes in mid-century and modern homes in the Denver area. Atom works with lots of time capsule loving clients. I've talked a lot ab...
May 21
54 min
What’s a mid mod remodeler with a small kitchen to do? If you’re living in a home built in the early part of the era—or even a more "generous" late-60s ranch—you’ve likely realized that mid-century kitchens were designed for a different way of living. But you don't always have to knock down walls or build a massive addition to find relief. In Today's Episode You'll Hear: How to organize a small kitchen.When to go low…and high.Where to find extra space when adding on is a no-go. ...
May 14
31 min
Join me on a journey through kitchen trend trends over the last 30 years, from the classic maximalist Nancy Meyers kitchen of yesteryear to the sleek, modern minimalism of today’s invisible kitchen. In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Which kitchen trends we’re seeing right now. What pop culture kitchen are saying about culture. How (or if) trends might fit into your mid-century kitchen. Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2403 ...
May 7
29 min
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