175 episodes
Mid Mod Remodel Della Hansmann | Mid Mod Midwest
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4.9 • 42 Ratings
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Do you live in a Mid-Century Ranch? Are you curious about an MCM house and wondering 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. Your host, Della Hansmann is an architect who helps people remodel their Mid-century homes and mid mod homeowner fixing up1952 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 remodel of their dreams.
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How long will my remodel take?
How long will your remodel take? Well that depends on you, my friend.
This week's episode kicks of a full season of listener questions. First up? Timelines.
In Today's Episode You'll Hear:
All about the remodel schedule venn diagram. Where it is easiest to exert some control over your remodel timeline. How to get ready to create the remodel schedule you want for your project.Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1701 -
What are the best mid-century flooring choices?
What is the best mid-century flooring for your house?
My answer to you, to my clients, to my students and to everybody who asks me this is, it depends. Now, when I answer this way, I'm not hedging or hesitating.
I do have opinions about and experience with many types of flooring in all sorts of applications. And strong personal preferences of my own! But when people ask “What's the best mid-century flooring?”, what they actually mean to ask is, “What's the best mid-century flooring for me and for my house?” And that's where it really does depend.
In Today's Episode You'll Hear:
Which homeowners are most likely to strike MCM flooring gold in the form of original hardwood. Why luxury vinyl plank flooring is anything but luxurious and never The Best Flooring choice.Which materials might just be The Best Flooring choice for your home and how decided what to install. Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1702 -
Mid-century landscaping…is that a thing?
So glad you asked! Let's talk landscaping with a certified mid-century landscaping expert - Jim Drzewiecki of Ginkgo Leaf Studio.
In Today's Episode You'll Hear:
How to let your house tell you how to design your landscape. Why hardscapes are the hardest (and most important) to get right. Tips for getting started on design. Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1703 -
The (main) problem with HGTV.
This season, I'm pushing back on the default remodeling advice that we all encounter on television and in online magazines, see manifested in big box home improvement stores and hear echoed in the mouths of run-of-the-mill general contractors.
But you know I'm not about negativity!
Instead, you are going to get all the positive, encouraging, actionable advice to help you make timeless choices tailored to your home.
In short, this season's theme is "The remodel advice you will never get from HGTV."
In Today's Episode You'll Hear:
Why HGTV’s universal advice isn’t for us (mid-century homeowners). The motivations behind many HGTV design recommendations. How to forgive ourselves for past HGTV influenced design choices.Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1601 -
Cooking with gas...ads and sponcon in remodeling "reality" shows.
Want the most reliably biased remodeling advice around? Head for HGTV. In fact, pick up or turn on any mainstream piece of home and garden media. Now, try to separate expert advice from paid content.
What you’ll find is a strong push toward well funded trends that dominate the industry. Certain elements seem to make it into every renovation. Think gas stoves, stainless steel finishes, professional grade appliances, countertop materials like granite and marble, luxury vinyl flooring.
In Today's Episode You'll Hear:
How gas (and granite and stainless steel) came to seem like our only options.The question to ask every time someone shares THE solution for your remodel.Tips for bucking trends and designing a timeless remodel.Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1602 -
Why are mid-century kitchens?
Aspirational mid-century kitchens influenced the kitchens we live in and love today. The kitchens that served as backdrops for our favorite mid-century TV families often included features missing for the builder basic kitchens of the time (and still missing in many of our ranches!).
In Today's Episode You'll Hear:
When the kitchen shifted from work zone to social space. All about features of some of the OG aspirational mid-century kitchens.How aspirational kitchens of the past can inform your kitchen remodel. Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at https://www.midmod-midwest.com/1603
Customer Reviews
SUCH a helpful MCM resource!
I’ve been listening to Della’s podcast since before I owned a mid-century home. She is so knowledgeable about different ways to retrovate a mid-century home and she always has tons of resources to share on this podcast. Also, my husband and I enrolled in the Ready to Remodel class where we workshop creative ideas to improve our living spaces. We are very grateful to have Della’s help!
Wow
(S1e2) Thanks for addressing White Flight, Redlining and the insidious, systemically racist practices in home ownership of the mid-century era. It’s very important to acknowledge this and I appreciate you took time to explain it.
Im a new listener and I think a MCR is perfect for me and my family and plan to buy one and remodel it! Im learning so much already!
In a House Mood
I just bought a 1950 Midcentury Modern and have been devouring this great podcast about the history of the movement, renovation ideas, books, etc.