Mid Mod Remodel

Someone once said that a really good declutter of your life is as good as a remodel (and so much easier and cheaper).  Now as an architect, I don't know that I totally agree with that.  A remodel can improve your layout, add natural light, introduce in beautiful new surfaces and generally custom fit your home to your life. A solid decluttering job can't do any of those things.  However,...

Today I want to share a really powerful organizing tool with you: the bullet journal method!  Earlier this week I asked the Mid Mod Remodel Community how they stay organized and on track of their home updates. What I heard back is that mostly they feel like they don't. I get it. Planning a home remodel ... on top of everything else you have going on in your life ... can seem like a lot. Keepi...

Loving and reviving MCM ranches is more than my job. It's a personal crusade. I'm on a mission to help as many new homeowners as I can with the process of moving into, and adapting, an existing mid-century ranch to suit their lifetime needs.  The saddest thing that can happen to a recently sold MCM home is to be bulldozed to make way for something bigger, newer, and worse. But it's...

Remodeling a house isn’t your day job. So how do you get the energy to take on a huge project like a remodel in on top of all your other commitments? Set yourself up for SUCCESS by giving yourself the satisfaction of an early, easy win with the Mid-Century Room Upgrade recipe. Today, get the formula for an easy mid-century room upgrade for any space in your house. I’m going to focus on updating a...

I don't know about you, but when I get into a topic, I really go down the rabbit hole. So, of course , I love to stay up on my reading regarding Mid-Century Resources.  Knowing the context of the time period and design thinking that created our favorite mid mod looks helps us figure out how to recreate them or update them for ourselves, but I'm not just sending you to visit Amazon or you...

When we talk about if 2020 is going to be the year you remodel, let's start with WHY.   Because my answer is that if you have good reasons for wanting to tweak your house to better suit your lifestyle ... ... you ARE ready.   Take a deep breath.  You've got this.  Stay tuned for more help on the question of how to PRE-plan your remodel in the next few weeks! In today's episode you&a...

It is so easy to get overwhelmed at the start of a big, planned renovation, especially if you're a first time home buyer. Adding the stress of a home renovation can be a lot. You CAN do this, though. Sit down and plan a mid-century renovation that SUITS you. Your masterplan will clarify what you want, and steer the path to your ideal future home. Today's episode is devoted to walking you...

Do you know your own ideal remodeling level? It’s important to figure out how involved of a renovation you really want to take on long before you start! Consider your home’s condition, your lifestyle needs, your budget, and your willingness to deal with chaos. Are you looking for a few bite-sized updates, a list of semi-involved DIY overhauls, or a gut remodel that changes the layout, reconfigures...

Want to make sure you've thought of everything when you design a ranch remodel? This easy three part remodeling framework will make sure you are covering all the bases in your MCM home update!  People remodel for many reasons.  Some homes need pressing maintenance, others just aren't working right for their owners and still others might need an aesthetic overhaul.   Whatever YOUR reason,...

Understanding what's unusual about some of those original features - and also the history and the reasoning behind how they were built - will help you identify what's rare, cool, quirky, or valuable about your home. And in other cases, it will help you know when something about your home isn't that important to its overall character and you can modify it with a clean conscience.  In...

We aren't the same people our parents and grandparents were, so we need to tweak their homes a bit to make them facilitate a modern lifestyle. In today's episode you'll hear ... What some of my Mid Mod Instagram community has done to upgrade their mid mod homes. [02:31]  Some people are more interested in preserving their mid-century homes and others want to update them. Learn more...

This week, lets get into the history of mid-century ranches in the midwest. After all, it helps to know where we’re coming from before we plan where to go next. The main message here is that history happens in a context . The materials, style, choices, and culture that add up to a mid-century ranch all come from somewhere. We'll cover: Why MCM history matters to a Mid Mod Remodeler Where the...

Remodeling a ranch or other mid century home can be so rewarding but it IS a bit of a challenge.   Today, I introduce Mid Mod Remodel - the podcast.  We'll uncover why MCM remodels can be an up hill slog and end with a pep talk about why I find your mid-century ranch to be so darn lovable! Key takeaways Mid Mod remodeling is EVEN HARDER than regular old remodeling. But don't let that sto...

Mid Mod Remodel, the podcast to help you match a mid-century home from your modern life starts November 14.  Join architect Della Hansmann, weekly.  Don't forget to subscribe! Like and subscribe at Apple | Spotify   Want us to create your mid-century master plan? Apply here ! Or get my course,  Ready to Remodel .