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-C...
Does your mid-century kitchen work for you? Or does it leave you feeling frustrated—bumping into family members while cooking, hunting for counter space, or wondering why everything feels just a little bit off?In Today's Episode You'll Hear:Why you should move beyond the kitchen triangle. How thinking in zones can help improve your layout. When to customize your layout to your specific patterns.
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Lighting A Mid-Century Home
Lighting in a mid-century home was part of personalizing the house. Choosing your lights went along with choosing your furniture or art. Which means there are often few wired in lights in homes built in that era. So, what’s a modern mid-century homeowner to do about lighting?In Today's Episode You'll Hear:Why you don’t need all those can lights.Which lighting you need in a given area.Where to start applying lighting theory in you mid-century home. Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2004
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Questions an architect should ask about you(r house)
The right questions will guide you through matching your energy, experience, and expectations to create a remodel plan that works for you. I’m sharing some key questions I ask my all my clients to make sure their remodel reflects their life and priorities. In Today's Episode You'll Hear:How the right questions can help you set realistic and achievable remodel goals.What to ask yourself (and your architect) to ensure your remodel reflects your life and priorities.Why understanding your home's story and quirks can unlock creative solutions. Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2003
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The Right Roof Replacement for Your Mid-Century House
So it’s time for a roof replacement on your Mid-Century house … OK! What’s the best move. What roofing type is the most authentic? The most long lasting? What color should it be? Do you need to take on sister projects for most efficiency? There usually isn’t just one right answer but let’s talk about your options!In Today's Episode You'll Hear:How to know when you need a new roof. Which roofing material is the right choice for your roof. Where to maximize opportunities to bundle improvements with your roof replacement. Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2002
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Plan a happy remodel! Match your expectations to your energy.
In 2025, I’m going to encourage you to focus on starting where you are, setting realistic goals, and making progress at your own pace.In this week's episode you'll hear how to:Adjust your remodeling expectationsPlan for the long game, and Avoid the Pinterest perfection trap. Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2001
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 always need updating, and how any homeowner can plan the mid-century remodel of their dreams.