Mid Mod Remodel

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 major decisions about renovations. 

We also get into our list of "Not to Do's" as a mid-century homeowner. 

In Today's Episode You'll Hear:

• Why you should live in your house before you remodel (if you can!) 
• How to spot features that are true to the style your mid-century home.
• When doing less is likely to add value to your home. 

Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1811. 

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 transform your house without taking on a big remodel. You can do it one weekend, upgrade at a time, or one little handyman hire at a time.

I had such fun being hosted by Brandi McLean of Modern House members to put this workshop together. I didn't want podcast listeners to miss out.

Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1810

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 you are lucky enough to have them) to the pitfalls you should avoid if you want to stay true to a mid-century aesthetic.

In Today's Episode You'll Hear:

• How to mix materials like a mid mod master. 
• What we’re begging you not to touch. 
• Where modern touches are just what the mid mods would have wanted. 

Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1809

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 exterior details. 

Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1808

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 Episode You'll Hear:

• Why the right team right from the start matters so much when planning a mid mod remodel. 
• How to find the pros that will be your best allies. 
• When a flip or a time capsule might work well for you…even if it’s not what you think you want. 

Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1807

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 outside!)
• Why the quintessential evergreen is still the right choice for your mid-century landscape.  
• How layers in the landscape help highlight what’s great about your house.

Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1806

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 stories waiting to be told.

In Today's Episode You'll Hear:

• Which “new” features builders saw as selling points in the early mid-century. 
• How these features have informed home building and selling ever since. 
• When having a “cookie cutter” house is a feature not a bug!

Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1805 

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) to incorporate house numbers into your landscaping.
• Which creative placement ideas Della and Brandy love. 

Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1804

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 appropriate from front doors to Formica. I can't wait to share my chat with her with you today!

In Today's Episode You'll Hear:

• How “mid-century” and “mid-century modern” differ. 
• Where you might find overlapping traditional and modern elements in the most modest mid-century homes.
• Whether you’re project is a resto or a reno.

Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1803

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.

In Today's Episode You'll Hear:

• What makes for a “unicorn” of an mcm home. 
• How to adjust your search to find your new mcm home in the tightest market. 
• Why a flipped house might just be the best bet when times are bad for buyers. 

Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1802