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Mid Mod Remodel
Hosted by Della Hansmann | Mid-Century Design Expert and owner of Mid Mod Midwest · EN
Do you live in a mid-century house? Are you curious about mid-century homes and wonder 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.
I'm your host, Della Hansmann, an architect and the owner of Mid Mod Midwest. I help people remodel their mid-century homes and I'm a mid mod homeowner fixing up my 1952 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 renovation of their dreams.
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Is the kitchen work triangle complete nonsense?
Apr 2300:26:00Tap to summarizeDo you need a better kitchen work triangle? Maybe…or maybe it's completely wrong for you and already the cause of your problems.In Today's Episode You'll Hear:How the kitchen work triangle became a thing. Why it could be the source of your kitchen flow woes. When a traditional kitchen work triangle might just solve your problems. Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2401Like and subscribe at Apple | Spotify Want us to create your mid-century master plan? Apply here! Or get my course, Ready to Remodel.
Transcribe →Your (Yard's) Spring Cleaning Checklist with Ginkgo Leaf Studio
Apr 200:43:35Tap to summarizeSpring is officially here, so you should be getting outside and right down to it with some yard tune ups! Or, no, maybe you should not? Jim Drzewiecki of Ginkgo Leaf Studio is going to walk us through what should happen when for a Midwestern landscape. And this news, as always, is what I can personally use.In Today's Episode You'll Hear:Why you should let nature guide your spring gardening activities. What to get an early start on (hint: it MIGHT be planning). When to give up on a struggling plant. Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2313Like and subscribe at Apple | Spotify Want us to create your mid-century master plan? Apply here! Or get my course, Ready to Remodel.
Transcribe →A Palm Springs Landscape in Spring Valley (WI)? With Ginkgo Leaf Studio
Mar 2600:41:39Tap to summarizeIf you adore the yards that get featured on the cover of atomic Ranch, but you don't live in Palm Springs, are you just out of luck? No, you can still have striking plant structures and beautifully composed outdoor spaces. Listen to my most recent conversation with Jim Drzewiecki of Ginkgo Leaf Studio for some great strategies. In Today's Episode You'll Hear:Why Jim doesn’t generally recommend Palm Springs landscapes in the Midwest. How to translate what you love from Atomic Ranch to your (not in California) yard. Which plants do as well in Wisconsin as they do in the desert. (Yes, there are some!)Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2312.Like and subscribe at Apple | Spotify Want us to create your mid-century master plan? Apply here! Or get my course, Ready to Remodel.
Transcribe →Wall to Wall Carpet is back with Homes with Max
Mar 1900:58:37Tap to summarizeIf you are not already a huge fan of the Instagram account, Homes with Max, I'm sorry to be the one to tell you that you've been doing your algorithm wrong. Let's fix it. In Today's Episode You'll Hear:Which house(s) Max loves most.Why wall to wall carpet is going to make a comeback.How to find and tour great time capsule homes. Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2311 Like and subscribe at Apple | Spotify Want us to create your mid-century master plan? Apply here! Or get my course, Ready to Remodel.
Transcribe →Mid-Century Bathroom Advice Roundup
Mar 1200:41:53Tap to summarizePlanning the right update for a mid-century bathroom is about space planning and the right product picks, sure. But it's also about your lifestyle, your morning routine and your five-year plan. So let's talk through some of the most pressing issues you can nail down to create a good mid-century bath update for you and for your house and for your style. In Today's Episode You'll Hear:Why you should kick-off your mid-century bath design using the master plan framework.How to plan a timeless, not trendy, update that’s perfect for your mid-century bath. The seven design essentials of a great mid-century bath update. Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at http://www.midmod-midwest.com/2310Like and subscribe at Apple | Spotify Want us to create your mid-century master plan? Apply here! Or get my course, Ready to Remodel.
Transcribe →Rolling Back a 90's Remodel (with my recent client Michelle)
Mar 500:50:42Tap to summarizeAs a designer, it's so hard to pick a favorite project, but one I'm talking about today has certainly got to be at the top of my list. I recently covered this house on the YouTube channel, because it's a perfect case study of getting the 90s out of a perfectly nice mid-century home.In Today's Episode You'll Hear:Why a master plan was the right choice for Michelle. How a house can be both in great shape…and in need of an update. Where we were able to integrate Michelle’s original vision with complementary design ideas. Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2309Like and subscribe at Apple | Spotify Want us to create your mid-century master plan? Apply here! Or get my course, Ready to Remodel.
Transcribe →A Conversation with Kerf Design
Feb 2601:12:47Tap to summarizeAre you familiar with Kerf Design kitchens or bathrooms or wall mounted shelving units? If you've ever been on mid-century Pinterest, the odds are that you are. And if not, close your eyes and imagine the world's most elegant and simple, yet playful modern plywood box built-ins.To quote Kerf’s website, “Good joints should be admired. Construction should be simple and honest. We tinker, we improve, and we consider every detail. We love plywood.” Well, I do too. In Today's Episode You'll Hear:What a “kerf” is exactly. How Nathan got his start. When is the best time to start on design (hint…it’s early!)Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2308Like and subscribe at Apple | Spotify Want us to create your mid-century master plan? Apply here! Or get my course, Ready to Remodel.
Transcribe →Master Plan FAQ
Feb 1900:37:52Tap to summarizeA bit about me. I love answering questions and I truly don’t mind answering the same questions a bunch of times. BUT I’d much rather talk about your mid-century house. And your life. And your hopes for your remodel. I hate going into a conversation about a significant purchase without enough information to feel prepared. And I suspect many of you are like, “Yes. Same.” This one is for you. In Today's Episode You'll Hear:Why it’s never too early to start designing. How much your Mid-Century Master Plan will cost. (Yes, we can tell you that up front.)When we’ll need you to move the process forward - and how much time that will take. Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2307Like and subscribe at Apple | Spotify | YouTube. Want us to create your mid-century master plan? Apply here! Or get my course, Ready to Remodel.
Transcribe →You don't need to keep a tub for resale value.
Feb 1200:40:53Tap to summarizeSo much of the advice out there about home improvements is focused on the bottom line, treating your home as a commodity. And sure, remodeling always has a cost. There are financial factors involved. But I firmly believe that return on investment and resale value are the absolute last things you should be thinking about when you plan a change to your home. Hear me out. In Today's Episode You'll Hear:- Why you should remove the tub…if you want to!- How to treat your house like a home instead of a commodity. - Which investments really matter when you remodel. Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2306Like and subscribe at Apple | Spotify | YouTube. Want us to create your mid-century master plan? Apply here! Or get my course, Ready to Remodel.
Transcribe →INVISIBLE benefits of design: it's more than tips and tricks
Feb 500:36:17Tap to summarizeHow a master plan can help you plan your remodel depends on your house. And how you want to live in it. But there are some common benefits that I see over and over. In Today's Episode You'll Hear:Why doing the most won’t always get you the best outcome. When to dream big in order to right size your choices. How the process of design can get everyone on the same page. For BuzzsproutGet the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/2305Like and subscribe at Apple | Spotify | YouTube. Want us to create your mid-century master plan? Apply here! Or get my course, Ready to Remodel.
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