Atomic Ranch Midcentury Interiors showcases the virtues of the popular and ubiquitous ranch houses that sprang up across the country following World War II. It features the exceptional interiors of eight houses, discusses successes and challenges, and shows how to live stylishly. Tips are shared on color, flooring, window coverings, furniture arrangements, and how off-the-shelf components can be turned into custom features. The homeowners’ stories explain why these rooms work, and provide you with resources and ideas for everything from garage doors to the art on the wall.
Writer Michelle Gringeri-Brown and photographer Jim Brown publish the quarterly magazine Atomic Ranch, which features ranch homes built all across America. They are the authors of Atomic Ranch: Design Ideas for Stylish Ranch Homes and live in Portland, Oregon, in a 1952 brick ranch.
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Loved the book 8 very different examples of mid-century ranches. Each house is described in detail in a,separate chapter so you really get a feel for them. None of the houses are decorated too 1950′s “kitch”. I especially enjoyed the purple aluminum kit house from Brighton, NY. It’s a very interesting house with a pleasing mix of aluminum, brick, and wood materials.