Atomic Ranch Winter 2024

editor's letter THERE’S NOTHING LIKE the feeling of coming home. I’ve spent the fall season settling back in from travel: My brother got married in Hawaii! He’s the youngest in the family, so it’s a momentous and extra-special occasion that was kicked off with bridal-party trips to the deserts (Palm Springs and Las Vegas) and culminated in the big day. In the afterglow of all the love and festivities, and as much as none of us wanted wedding season to end, it was still nice to come home. Marry that (if you will) with the fact that we all put so much hard work, TLC and time into our homes—restoring or perfecting their modernist character and history. Being home and sincerely enjoying the fruits of that labor is all the…

WHEN RENOVATING YOUR KITCHEN, don’t forget the impact your appliances have on the overall look and feel of the design. Choosing appliances that reflect your unique style by delivering a classic mid mod vibe with a chic edge will spice up your kitchen. With the perfect blend of functional features and a sleek, hip retro design, iio (pronounced eye-o) offers a range of appliance options certain to elevate your culinary space. James Brown created iio with the innovative mission to create appliances with a mid mod appearance. To help you navigate through the twists and turns of choosing the right appliance for your home, James offers his seasoned perspective on what you should consider when selecting atomic appliances. GO RETRO Rather than opting for a standard stainless-steel, cookie-cutter fridge or…

SOCIAL MEDIA IS the launch pad for many things these days, and in the case of Julianna (Jules) Berg and Alexandra (Alex) Hardin-Gonzalez it’s responsible for helping to blossom a design-minded friendship and business. Hazy Sunshine, a bespoke outdoor living décor brand they created together, offers high-quality items reminiscent of the past but with new materials that will stand the test of time. The patterns and colors lean funky, vintage, retro and unique, with many of them inspired by archived designs. “We were both members of a Mid Century Modern Facebook group that I was an admin for. I saw what she was doing and I instantly fell in love,” Alex says. “We started talking and a friendship bloomed over the course of about a year. We had a great…

Kate McEnroe New York Infuse your Christmas with retro ’50s kitsch charm. Keep your drinks cool, serve up festive cocktails and add a touch of nostalgia—all in sleek Mid Century Modern style. Lume Home Lume Home (pronounced loom, as in “to illuminate”) makes original ceramic lamps, dishware and other functional objects inspired by Modernism, bringing handmade warmth and distinction to every room. Trevor Wayne The Trevor Wayne store is a fantastic place for one-of-a-kind original art, décor and gifts. Leaning toward a fun pop art, rock ‘n’ roll edge, it’s hard not to smile walking in. If you’re looking for a statement piece, this is the place! Car Pool Tables Real car parts, wheels, working lights, chrome and professional billiards playing top! Adorn your home and impress guests with a…

atomic kitchens WHEN YOU LIVE IN A HOME FOR A LONG TIME, it can become part of your DNA. For one Fort Collins, Colorado, couple, a 1957 Mid Century Modern home did just that. The couple raised their two children there and now that the kids are adults and have moved out, the couple embraced the opportunity for a fresh start. Instead of downsizing or purchasing a new home, they decided to bring in the talents of Forge & Bow Dwellings to do a complete renovation, including the kitchen. Forge & Bow is a forward-thinking, boutique home-remodeling and custom home-building firm based in Fort Collins. Annie Obermann, principal for Forge & Bow, describes how this renovation project began: “The couple were very invested in the area and truly had a…

atomic kitchens NESTLED IN WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA, a classic 1955 Eichler was in need of upgrades to brighten and honor the original design. Homeowners Dianne and Tyler Ott arranged a collaboration between Karen Nepacena, principal designer at Destination Eichler, and Erin Eyerly, architect at Eyerly Architecture. The kitchen, dining room, breakfast nook and the family/media and living room areas took roughly four months of construction in addition to months of design and project planning. “After the homeowners addressed typical projects required in an older home, like replacing siding and upgrading electrical panels, they decided they were ready to invest in other areas of the home, starting with the kitchen and shared living spaces,” Karen says. MID-CENTURY EMPHASIS The classic Eichler with Mid Century Modern bones had been renovated with materials…