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Mid Mod Remodel

Della Hansmann | Mid-Century Design Expert and owner of Mid Mod Midwest
Mid Mod Remodel
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    Small Kitchen Secrets

    14/05/2026 | 31 mins.
    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. 

    Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2404
    Like and subscribe at Apple | Spotify 
    Want us to create your mid-century master plan? Apply here! Or get my course,  Ready to Remodel.
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    Nancy Meyers vs the Invisible Kitchen ... and YOU

    07/05/2026 | 29 mins.
    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
    Like and subscribe at Apple | Spotify 
    Want us to create your mid-century master plan? Apply here! Or get my course,  Ready to Remodel.
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    Hands-On Kitchen Design with Aletha VanderMaas

    30/04/2026 | 42 mins.
    Kitchen design is a hands-on endeavor. 
    That's why my friend mid-century Kitchen Designer Aletha VanderMaas takes every one of her clients on a field trip as part of her design process. And while my virtual process doesn't allow for IRL shopping trips, I encourage every client to collect physical samples and "meet" their finishes before choosing them. 
    In Today's Episode You'll Hear:
    Why you need to experience your finishes as part of the design process. 
    Which elements will ensure your kitchen feels “mid-century”.
    When, according to Aletha, bigger might be better in a kitchen. 
    Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2402
    Like and subscribe at Apple | Spotify 
    Want us to create your mid-century master plan? Apply here! Or get my course,  Ready to Remodel.
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    Is the kitchen work triangle complete nonsense?

    23/04/2026 | 26 mins.
    Do you need a better kitchen work triangle? Maybe…or maybe it's completely wrong for you and already the cause of your problems.
    In Today's Episode You'll Hear:
    How the kitchen work triangle became a thing. 
    Why it could be the source of your kitchen flow woes. 
    When a traditional kitchen work triangle might just solve your problems. 
    Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2401
    Like and subscribe at Apple | Spotify 
    Want us to create your mid-century master plan? Apply here! Or get my course,  Ready to Remodel.
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    Your (Yard's) Spring Cleaning Checklist with Ginkgo Leaf Studio

    02/04/2026 | 43 mins.
    Spring is officially here, so you should be getting outside and right down to it with some yard tune ups! 
    Or, no, maybe you should not? 
    Jim Drzewiecki of Ginkgo Leaf Studio is going to walk us through what should happen when for a Midwestern landscape. And this news, as always, is what I can personally use.
    In Today's Episode You'll Hear:
    Why you should let nature guide your spring gardening activities. 
    What to get an early start on (hint: it MIGHT be planning). 
    When to give up on a struggling plant.  
    Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2313
    Like and subscribe at Apple | Spotify 
    Want us to create your mid-century master plan? Apply here! Or get my course,  Ready to Remodel.
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About Mid Mod Remodel
Do you live in a mid-century house? Are you curious about mid-century homes and wonder 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. I'm your host, Della Hansmann, an architect and the owner of Mid Mod Midwest. I help people remodel their mid-century homes and I'm a mid mod homeowner fixing up my 1952 ranch. Learn what makes mid-century homes great, the common elements of MCM homes that nearly always need updating, and how any homeowner can plan the mid-century renovation of their dreams.
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