Lifestyle

Mid-century modern art, culture, and living at its finest

Lush and Lovely in Lafayette
On the market—this custom-crafted home marries mid-century with Asian aesthetic
Buff, Straub and Hensman
Architects’ historic Wirick House for sale in SoCal hotspot for world-class architecture
Going Beyond the Bauhaus
S.F. exhibit on ‘American School’ architects considers a lively side of NorCal modernism
Going Wild!
Fantasy and function combine to create 12 modern homes that are out of this world
Modernizing Today with Ease
As Eichler owners face upgrades and repair, appropriate design and products are critical
Visions of the Future
Right or wrong, mid-century predictions about life ahead in the 21st century are now fascinating—and amusing
Vacation at an MCM Classic
Were these present-day ‘home rentals’ true inspirations for Joe Eichler’s career path?
Kitchen Liberation
Did the trendsetting open cook spaces and newfangled foods of the mid-century free women—or simply trap them?
In Love with a ‘Case Study’
Buying a striking, steel-framed home turns its owners into avid architectural sleuths
Awaken to Xmas Morn 1960
Unforgettable MCM that was transformed into a glowing holiday delight of yesteryear
'Dream House with Young Ideas'
Architects Jones & Emmons’ custom model designed for tiny SoCal tract—now for sale
Artist of Mid-century Futurism
Creative Angela Bisson plays in the stars evoking joy and magic with a pastel palette
‘Glass Box’ Full of Surprises
Intriguing ‘MCM time capsule’ comes alive as new 2024 custom build goes up for sale
Keen on a ‘Dream Halloween’
How-to tips to unite your neighborhood for an unforgettable night of trick-or-treat fun
Art of the Tender Tribute
Streng owner finds a unique graphic design niche within California’s MCM neighborhoods
How ‘You’ Is Your Eichler?
Owners who personalize their homes with imagination—lighting, décor, collectables
Memory Lanes
Lost to time—the stunning architecture and endless fun of mid-century California's classic bowling palaces
Pocketful of Eichlers
Owners of international diversity are producing sweet music at Sunnyvale's Rancho Sans Souci
Falling for the Call of the Wild
Owners who modernize in ‘creative’ ways—yet bent on keeping Eichler spirit alive