This Pair of Incredibly Cool Geodesic Dome Homes Is for Sale in Florida
And they're right by the ocean.
Jul 14, 2022
This Vibrant Florida House Has Two of the Coolest Vintage Colored Bathrooms Ever
"The overall vibe I’m going for, for the house is a bit of a hodge podge: an artist’s 1970s beachside pad mixed with pared-down Parisian glamour and of course lots of lighthearted elements..." says creative director and commercial photographer Lizzie Darden.
Jul 7, 2022
A Compact, Narrow NYC Apartment Feels Much Larger Than 650 Square Feet
Thanks to great layout planning and smart storage ideas, this couple's small apartment feels much bigger. And there's an adorable terrace, too!
Jun 29, 2022
Two College Students Maximize Space in This 450 Square Foot Studio
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Gaby Neira and Chris Yera moved into their Upper West Side apartment almost a year ago. "Living in New York is expensive, especially for college students. We had to design the space with a small budget, limited stock availability across the city, and a two-week moving time constraint."
Jun 15, 2022
These Actors Have Crafted a Colorful, Creative Oasis in the Desert
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Kit Williamson and John Halbach have completely transformed this 1958 cabin on five acres in Yucca Valley, using patterned tiles, fun furniture, and lots of dreamy outdoor elements.
Jun 8, 2022
B&A: A Dated Co-op's Reno Has Budget Hacks, Smart Built-Ins & Divine Dining Nook
Meng and his husband, Andrew, gorgeously transformed this outdated two-bedroom co-op, which they say hadn't been updated for almost 60 years. There was worn green carpeting, an odd layout, and a very dirty bathroom, to name only a few of the things that would need remodeling.
Jun 2, 2022
This Home Has a High-End Look on a Budget With DIYs, Hand-Painted Murals & More
“Growing up I spent Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and so many other holidays in this house,” April describes of this house, which was once owned by her grandparents! Now she and her husband Joe are making this house their own.
May 6, 2022
This Stylish Swedish Home's Interior Is Inspired by the 1970s
Emma and Henrik's home style is heavily influenced by the patterns and colors of the 1970s — particularly orange and brown, hence the name of Emma’s Instagram, Home of Orange Brown.
Apr 29, 2022
A 1960s German House Is Delightfully Decorated in 1970s Colors and Patterns
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This house was renovated twice since it was built in the 1960s, and when Doro and Jürgen moved in, the couple had a clear idea of how they wanted to change the house to suit their style.
Apr 28, 2022
A Pro Organizer's Staten Island Rental Is Clean, Modern, Minimal & Marvelous
Rebekah Love, a professional organizer and the owner of company, Organize For Love, shares this Staten Island home with husband, Olushola Bashorun, a fine arts photographer with AQut Photography, and their daughter, Loren.
Apr 27, 2022
An English Cottage's Interior Is Inspired by Retro '60s Design & Cheerful Color
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Former graphic designer Siân currently works in the NHS as a Mental Health Practitioner, and says that making home personal is incredibly important for mental health and overall well being.
Apr 26, 2022
A First-Time Renovator on a DIY Budget Transformed This 1971 Ranch-Style House
Megan and Alex bought this 1,800-square-foot, ranch-style house in Austin three years ago. Megan is just the right person to style a house from the 1970s because of her passions for retro styles, thrifting, and history, which she explores on the popular blog Mid-century Millennial.
Apr 25, 2022
B&A: This Louisiana House Was Modernized But Kept All Its Historic Charm
Lauren and Dustin say this house, built in 1902, hadn't been updated since the '70s and '80s. The couple spent just over a year on interior renovations, modernizing the outdated space but preserving and honoring much of the historic home's charming architectural features.
Apr 22, 2022
This Family's 1973 Rental House Is a Colorful Homage to Mid-Century Modern Style
Anna decorated her family's large rental house on a budget, thrifting almost everything but plants. One of the biggest splurges was actually an IKEA rug, which proves how affordably the whole house was furnished!
Apr 8, 2022
A Bungalow Celebrates the '70s With Brown and Orange Colors & Groovy Floral Sofa
Rachel, who runs the popular retro-inspired home Instagram account @bungalow_fifty8, wasn't necessarily looking for a new house, but when she came across this two-bedroom 1950s-era bungalow with a big garden, she and her partner took on the project of turning it into a home.
Apr 6, 2022
The Best Places to Shop for Mid-Century Modern Sofas, on Any Budget
Plus: Our favorite picks in a range of price points.
Apr 1, 2022
Retro Colors and Patterns Beautify a Formerly Beige 525-Square-Foot London Flat
Emily Brinkley is an illustrator/designer working for a small company that designs games, toys, books, greeting cards, stationery, and gift wrap. She describes her London flat as being a totally beige, blank canvas when she first moved in.
Apr 4, 2022
The One Thing You Should Preserve on a Mid-Century Modern Home
According to a real estate agent.
Apr 4, 2022
4 Fun Ways to Zhuzh Up a '50s Pink Bathroom, According to Home Stagers
Their biggest piece of advice? Lean into the pink.
Apr 3, 2022
This Small Maryland Cottage Is Incredibly Cute and Utterly Enchanting
Maddie Kulig, owner of Philadelphia-based lingerie brand Madalynne Intimates, purchased this cute cottage less than a year ago in Galena, Maryland with her husband, Ryan Kulig.
Mar 24, 2022
This Singer and Songwriter's Colorful House Is the Perfect Place to Make Music
Raquel Lily is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and online content creator, and she released her debut full-length album, "Fixations," in early March. She lives in this colorful, musical house in Atlanta.
Mar 23, 2022
This Artist's Cozy NYC Apartment Is a 'Mid-Century Maximalist' Dream Space
Artist and art teacher Laina Weiss is the creative director of L’or de Seraphine, an artisanal candle brand, and calls home this cozy and colorful East Village apartment, sharing it with her cat, Abby.
Mar 17, 2022
This Condo Draws Inspo from Black Women Singers and Feminist Artists and Authors
Sekile Nzinga is the Chief Equity Officer for the State of Illinois and the founder of The Nzinga Collective, and rents this 1200-square-foot condo in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood.
Mar 1, 2022
This Sleep Scientist's Stylish Home Tour Is Full of Tips for Getting Better Rest
Behavioral scientist and science communicator Vanessa Hill shares a look inside her stylish Brooklyn rental AND reveals why she keeps old technology in her bedroom, what kind of mattress she sleeps on (under $500 from Amazon), and other smart secrets to getting better sleep.
Feb 23, 2022
B&A: An NYC Home's Reno Brings in Lots of Light, Better Flow, and Room for Art
This "contemporary eclectic" apartment blends clean lines with lots of vintage and mid-century modern pieces.
Feb 10, 2022
A 490-Square-Foot Studio Is Full of Ideas and Inspo for Making a Rental Your Own
Content creator and small studio renter, Imani Keal, is on a mission to get people with small spaces to paint them black.
Feb 2, 2022
A Pennsylvania Farmhouse Has Cozy Fireplaces, Log Cabin Walls, and Lots of Light
Amanda and Dan moved from California to Pennsylvania in April 2020, eventually buying this farmhouse with lots of architectural character.
Jan 31, 2022
B&A: This Dated Beach Bungalow's Redo Is a Good Example of High and Low Style
Jaclyn Isaac is the owner and principal designer at doni Douglas Design, and she took on remodeling this dated beach bungalow at the Jersey Shore, turning it into a mix of mid-century modern, vintage, and bungalow chic.
Jan 18, 2022
This 350-Square-Foot Brooklyn Studio DIYed on a Budget Feels So Much Bigger
Thanks to collaborating and facetiming with her bestfriend everyday, Christine was able to DIY furniture, create an enviable bed loft/home office setup, give an ugly kitchen a renter-friendly facelift, and create a stunning home that feels much bigger and more expensive than it actually is.
Nov 16, 2021
A Scientist's Small Baltimore Rental Is Full of Color, Creativity, and Coziness
Ph.D. candidate and creative entrepreneur Taylor Evans and her partner have incorporated color and pattern into their small rental apartment. "It feels playful, yet sophisticated, and I think it reflects our personalities," she writes.  
Nov 10, 2021
The Past, Present, and Future of Mid-Century Modern Home Design
Did you know it got its footing in America as a post-WWII movement, taking advantage of surplus supplies?
Nov 4, 2021
A Knitwear Designer's Albuquerque Home Is a Mix of Scandinavian and Navajo Style
Navajo/Diné knitwear designer Jennifer Berg founded Native Knitter, and she designs and sells knitting patterns from her beautiful house in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which she shares with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and a tortoise.
Nov 2, 2021
This Harlem Apartment Wows With Style AND Renter-Friendly Small Space Solutions
Celia runs a YouTube channel and founded the decor shop Sticki Icki, and shares this 760-square-foot apartment with her partner, Sean, and their baby son, Cassius.
Oct 19, 2021
A 1959 Michigan MCM House Has a Stunning Wall of Shelves & All-Black Kitchen
Colin Tury and Ellie Ingram have put A LOT of work into transforming this house into what you see today. “Every square inch of this house has been affected by us and we’re proud of it” he writes.
Oct 8, 2021
10 Mid-Century Modern Sofas That Will Elevate Any Space
They're classic for a reason.
Oct 8, 2021
This Mid-Century Modern House Has Colorful Patterns and Themed Rooms
The house had been flipped and drained of all character and personality so Christie added color, vintage touches, and high quality mid-century furniture intermixed with joy and whimsy to bring it back to life.
Oct 7, 2021
This Brooklyn Apartment Uses the Color Black to Add Loads of Coziness
Roxy Michaud brought in textures like wicker, dark wood, bamboo and greenery to her Brooklyn home, as well as used the color black to make the space feel more warm and cozy.
Oct 4, 2021
A Small 1929 Spanish House's Remodel Retained Its Charming and Creative History
Peter Quinn and Caitlin Dawson bought this house in Mount Washington three years ago, and recently finished a remodel that modernized the small home, while retaining a lot of the original history and charm
Sep 16, 2021
B&A: DIYs and 20 Gallons of Paint Totally Transformed This Old Wallpapered House
Every room in this old Philadelphia house got an affordable upgrade, and the result is a bright, cheery home absolutely PACKED with home makeover inspiration!
Sep 7, 2021
You Need to See Inside This Dazzling Mid-Century Home for Sale in Georgia
It looks like it belongs in Palm Springs.
Aug 5, 2021
This Small Brooklyn Rental Will Inspire You to Break Furniture Layout Rules
With only 600 square feet, Celeste and Lucas had to get creative to fit as many functions into their small home as possible, employing an interesting furniture arrangement to do so.
Aug 5, 2021
A Mexico-Inspired Rental Apartment Beautifully Handles a 'Funky' Layout
Maya Goldfine breathed life into her rental home by embracing a mixture of textures, color, and styles, which was primarily inspired by a trip to Mexico City.
Aug 4, 2021
These Knobs Are A Vintage Furniture Shopper's Dream Resource
Authentic mid-century hardware at your fingertips, literally!
Aug 3, 2021
A Philly Time Capsule Has a Gold Kitchen, Pink Bathroom & Other 1970s Colors
This art teacher and museum educator draws inspiration from "estate sales in untouched time capsule houses, old magazines, and period movie and TV show sets" for decorating her own 1970s Philadelphia house.
Jul 26, 2021
A Biophilic Interior Designer's Nature-Inspired UK Home Is Green and Gorgeous
Sharon Lomas and her husband share this four-bedroom Victorian detached rectory located in a national park surrounded by natural settings. Their home's decor takes tons of inspiration from nature.
Jul 22, 2021
B&A: This Blah Brownstone's Joyful Update Has Wallpaper that Made Us Gasp
Architect Jill Porter says her Brooklyn apartment had zero original details when she bought it 16 years ago. But after a makeover it now has color, pattern, and most of all joy and charm!
Jul 15, 2021
A Small Rental Is a Mashup of Primary Colors, Cool DIYs, & Fab Furniture
Erin Kerr's style can best be described as: "Like if a Danish Grandpa and Primary School Teacher Grandma had a grandkid who loved Memphis Milano."
Jul 14, 2021
A Couple Has Maximized Every Square Inch of Their 528-Square-Foot 1950s House
The most challenging thing about this home was making it functional with so little space, but this couple was able to fit two desks, a ton of shelving, and smart under-bed storage.
Jul 12, 2021
A Couple Transformed a Queens Rental into a Colorful, Creative Space on a Budget
Inspired by the beauty of tropical nature and the vibrancy of Mexican culture.
Jun 8, 2021
A Small Seattle Mid-Century House Features Dreamy Backyard Inspiration
Outdoor seating, a firepit, raised veggie gardens, and a cute converted garden shed turned guest room/movie room make this small Seattle house's backyard dreamy and inspiring.
Jun 4, 2021
100+ Plants Fill a Beautiful, Brick-Walled 600-Square-Foot NYC Rental Apartment
Paul — better known as @plantmepaul on Instagram — shares this small rental apartment with a roommate, beautiful brick walls, natural light, and tons of plants!
Jun 1, 2021
Before & After: An Artist Embraces Dramatic Color in a Small, Dark Condo
Rachele's living room doesn't get a lot of natural light, but she embraced the darkness and chose a dark blue to make it even cozier.
May 21, 2021
A Small San Francisco Condo Has the Best Pink Built-In Bookcase
Sheta Chatterjee, who works in user experience design at a tech company, shares this 823-square-foot condo in San Francisco with her cute pup, Stanley.
May 14, 2021
A 400-Square-Foot Studio's Smart Layout & Storage Make It Feel Larger
Even though this Denver studio apartment is small, it feels like it has distinct rooms like a bedroom, dining, office, and living thanks to a good layout and the use of open and closed storage.
Apr 28, 2021
An Omaha House Has a DIY Dining Nook, Colorful Murals, & Dreamy Patio
Despite having a tiny budget, Jerica has been able to transform her house into a unique, colorful, patterned, vibrant home thanks to tackling many of the projects herself, like a very cute dining banquette area.
Apr 27, 2021
Before and After: A 1963 Mobile Home Gets a Fresh, Fun Facelift
After a breakup, Kat purchased this 1963 mobile home that needed a lot of TLC, remodeling it to add her own personality while keeping some charming original details like cute built-ins.
Apr 21, 2021
A History of Breeze Blocks, Mid-Century Architecture's Favorite Flair
They're stunning — and utilitarian.
Apr 20, 2021
More Is More in This Moody, '70s Style Home
Slick furniture, cool art, wild wall paint colors, a long hand-painted mural, three dogs, and a whole lot of reptiles... this mid-century house is packed with 1970s vibes.
Apr 16, 2021
This Home Is Packed With Colorful & Clever Renter-Friendly Decor Hacks
Stuck with beige walls she isn't allowed to paint, Amara has injected color into her rental home without damaging the walls using creative and clever renter-friendly decor hacks in nearly every room. The result is a sanctuary of saturated hues!
Apr 6, 2021
A 1920s Craftsman Is Getting Renovated One DIY Project at a Time
When Andy Grant first moved in to this house, every single surface in the home needed repainting... and she's been renovating it and adding her own personality through tons of DIY projects since.
Apr 2, 2021
CB2's Paul McCobb Collection Is a Mid-Century Modern Dream
Your exclusive first look is here!
Mar 25, 2021
If You Hate Heavy Shelves But Love Books, You'll Love This Apartment
Podcast Host Becca Freeman needed to find a creative display and storage solution for her books, and a gorgeous custom bookcase from Soil and Oak was just the right fit.
Mar 18, 2021
This Modern LA Home Is an Incredibly Dreamy Indoor Jungle Sanctuary
Trinity Shi of Cube House Jungle lives in a bright modern LA home that's full of bold bursts of colors on a crisp white background, surrounded with lots and lots of leafy green plant life.
Mar 15, 2021
Before & After: An Untouched-Since-1965 House Gets a Gorgeous (Respectful) Reno
This house hadn't been touched since the 1960s, and this couple jumped at the chance to purchase this architectural gem!
Mar 12, 2021
B&A: A Rental's Transformation Included Uncovering Original Details
Hattie Kolp has transformed her childhood home — this stunning prewar brownstone apartment she's lived in since she was 10 years old — by revealing gorgeous original architectural details, like several pocket doors that were covered by sheetrock and shelving.
Mar 11, 2021
A Gorgeous Home Has an Amazing Mural and a DIY Ping-Pong Dining Table
Since the pandemic began, photographer Margaret Wright has been able to: Build a fluted dowel coffee table; paint fireplace tiles; build a DIY ping-pong table; color block the hallway; install the hallway light fixture; build and upholster a guest room headboard; and remove the screens and paint the old wood windows.
Mar 2, 2021
Actress Bitsie Tulloch's House Came Together with the Help of DIY Art
Actress Bitsie Tulloch had to start from scratch when it came to furnishing the new house she bought with her husband, actor David Giuntoli.
Feb 19, 2021
A Playfully Eclectic Rental Townhome Shows How to Decorate on a Budget
Designer and children's book author September Scott describes her style as playful. "I’ve always loved incorporating old pieces with new and find that doing this adds much more personality and character to a space."
Feb 12, 2021
This Facebook Group Is Saving Mid-Century Bathrooms One Tile at a Time
It's a virtual celebration of retro features.
Feb 11, 2021
This Brooklyn Home Feels Like a Chic Boutique Hotel
Writer Jessica Cumberbatch Anderson has managed her sanity during quarantine by tackling some home refresh projects that were on her to-do list.
Feb 3, 2021
This Jewelry Designer’s House Features Color and Shapes in Fresh and Fun Ways
Bobbi, the creator behind earring brand Bobbi Made This, makes work that spreads joy "one ear at a time." And the colorful and fun home she shares with her family spreads joy one room, paint color, and art piece at a time!
Feb 1, 2021