Mid Mod Remodel

Mid-century homes aren't just livable, cute and in style right now. They were actually built in a way that is easier to document, measure and understand. Which means measuring for any remodeling project is (almost) a breeze for a remote design team like Mid Mod Midwest or a homeowner like you!  In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Why mid-century homes are a dream for DIY documenters.  H...

Could you be overlooking the perfect spot for your dream owners’ suite? If your mcm home has a basement you might be!  Adding a dreamy bedroom with an amazing en suite in the basement (or on a lower level) offers some real advantages…even if your only views are of the other adorable mid-century homes in your neighborhood.   In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Why your basement might just be...

Do you ever wish you could just sit down and chat with an experienced friend about how to make the right choices for your mid-century home?  Well, that's what Sarah Yearout, a realtor with Mid-Century Homes in Boise, and I do every week over on Instagram.  In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Why Della encourages caution if you’re considering wallpaper in a bathroom.  How Sarah made a ba...

Most mid-century bathrooms are pretty modest by modern standards. They tend to be small and there often are too few of them in the house. Upgrading or restoring the mid-century charm in a bathroom while making it work better is one of the most consistent requests from both design clients and Ready to Remodel students. So, how can you give yourself a serious bathroom upgrade while remaining true to...

Don't have an owners’ suite in your modest mid-century home? Want one? Let's talk about how to make that happen.  In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Where to snag the space you need for the owners’ suite you want.  How to design a cost conscious addition.  Some surprising ways to find space in even the snuggest homes.   Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www...

Looking for clever bedroom storage solutions designed to fit into to your (modest) mid-century bedroom? These bedroom storage secrets will help you create a mid mod inspired space that meets your modern storage needs.  In today's episode you'll hear: How to maximize storage in a mini mid-century bedroom. Why you don't want a walk-in closet. The power of personalized  storage.  Get t...

If you are stuck in neutral on your remodel, the best way kickstart the work is to find a perfect first project. I hear you out there yelling, “Della! I don’t know which project is the perfect first project!!! If I knew, I’d start already.”  I have good news for you. I know exactly which project is your perfect first project. In fact, it’s the perfect first project for almost any remodeler.  In To...

Discover how being prepared to pivot can save your remodel and your sanity.  Every remodeling project gets stuck at some point. Life is chock-full of surprises, setbacks, and unexpected twists - work or family obligations change, supply chain snags mean choosing different materials, shifts in the economy make scope or schedule changes a must.   In Today's Episode You'll Hear: All about t...

Does the primary bed/bed configuration in your modest ranch leave a lot to be desired? You may just have one hall bath. Or (upgrade alert!!!) a sort-of-sad powder room off the owners’ bedroom. An owners’ suite has become a must have in modern homes, but less than a generation ago almost half of U.S. homes were still without indoor plumbing. So how did our bathroom expectations change so drasticall...

Sketching is the most important visual thinking tool you can use to plan your remodel. Sketches help you generate ideas quickly, explore alternatives without risk and avoid getting bogged down in the details too soon. And YOU CAN Sketch…even if you have kindergarten-level drawing skills. Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at www.midmod-midwest.com/1212 Like and subscribe at Apple | Spo...

What feels like the true beginning of summer to you? Memorial Day weekend? The first lightning bugs of the year? The last day of school?  For me, my birthday in early June is the real start of summer! It kind of feels like we just dived into the middle of summer in the last week or two and I have a feeling you might be in exactly the right headspace to take on some easy summer projects to make you...

I LOVE updates from our homeowners, both design clients and Ready to Remodel students! Photos in the Facebook group are great. Emails with project pictures? A delight! I bet YOU like to peek inside other people's remodeling process, too! I recently reached out to see if some of my Ready to Remodel students had a few minutes to spend catching me up on their remodels and their experience in the...

I'm often asked, "What does it cost to remodel a kitchen right now?" Wow! That depends on so many factors.  I might as well ask you, "What does it cost to go on vacation?" There are as many types of home remodels, as there are different ways to travel away from home! But there are shortcuts and ways to simplify planning a remodel…just as there are ways to plan an easier va...

How can you make sure the choices you make for your mid-century home RIGHT NOW will be ones you don’t regret in the future?  Ask the right questions! In Today's Episode You'll Hear: How to roll back remodeling choices you made in the past to get a home you’ll love for decades to come.  Plus, can a mid-century door that’s been languishing in a shed for 16 years be salvaged? How to make su...

We created the Mid-Century Master Plan Package to get you from “I want to remodel” to “let’s call up contractors.”  The masterplans we create for our clients include floor plans and images to help clients visualize the remodeling possibilities. We also share a style guide with project specific recommendations and our general design guidance. One they review these documents, we integrate their feed...

Movies love to show architects creating away at a drafting table or sitting picturesquely at a cafe, sketchbook in hand. It’s romantic, this vision of a endlessly creative mind conjuring beautiful buildings from some eternal, internal well.  But * SPOILER ALERT* no one uses a drafting table anymore (except throwbacks and nostalgia lovers). In fact, I do all my sketching on a tablet. But there is a...

What is a micro space?  A micro space (also know as a "nook") is an area within a room that does one specific job. A few examples: a reading chair in the corner of a larger living room, an eat in area in the kitchen, a closet repurposed as an office or crafting space.  Today I’m going to teach you to capitalize on the micro space idea to improve on your home…without moving a single wall....

You need a masterplan approach to be able to a) get started in the first place , b) keep going with a minimum of unpleasant expensive surprises and c) end up with a home that looks and works the way you want and need it to.  Making changes to your home’s layout and flow is how you make sure it is going to work the way you want. The style guide is the lever by which you can easily control the way y...

You don’t need a mid century mood board…but feel free to make one, if it feels like fun to you. It's just not the tool that is going to destress and simplify your remodel decision making. For that, you’re gonna need a style guide.  In Today's Episode You'll Hear: Why a mid century mood board won’t cut it for your remodel. How a style guide is different and better (for our purposes)...

Today let’s talk about the right way to steal mid-century style ideas. There is actually a right way and a wrong way to find your mid mod home improvement inspiration.  Done right, you can light up your mind with great ideas. You can connect with mid-century homeowners who have walked the path you’re on to find out what they learned.  But done wrong, your search for ideas can lead you into overwhe...

What's your mid century remodel era? Do you love 40's fab or 50's sputnik-space-race or sunny, earthy late 60's vibes?  Today's episode is all about naming your favorite mid century era, then using that information to create the perfect style guide for your remodel! Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at  https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1201 Like and subscribe at...

One of the easiest ways to make your front door shine is to upgrade your house numbers. I've been a big fan of one particular company,  Modern House Numbers, for quite a while. I've got their numbers on my house, and I recommend them to a lot of my clients. But I didn't even know how much I love this company until I sat down with owner, Brandy McLain, recently. Brandy and I talk abo...

Mid-century modern is so in right now, people are popping neutra type house numbers and modbox mailboxes onto just about any house type.  You are in luck, Ranch Owner, because the mid-century front door was made for your house.  I'll break down how you can get or make your own perfect mid century front door. This works whether you are simply aiming for a spin through Etsy or planning major re...

One thing most mid century homes lack is a modern mudroom…or any practical dedicated entry/exit space designed to catch those things that belong to the outside edge of your life. If this sounds like your home, you're not alone!  Helping our one-to-one design clients to solve this challenge is part of nearly every mid century master plan here at Mid Mod Midwest. And solving this problem doesn&...

This week we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes! Choosing a color scheme for your home is one of the most effective ways to put your stamp on a house and start the process of making it your home. But before you “pick” the “right” color for your home … I want you to ask yourself a few more questions about what you’re trying to make happen here. Don’t panic. This is part of the fun, I p...