Mid Mod Remodel

Do you ever think of your home as destined for the landfill? This is dark, I know. But all things are…eventually. Every part and piece of your home has a useful life, a finite number of years to serv…

How did I become so invested in empowering women to be strong leaders in their own home improvement projects? 

As a young female architect, I've faced skepticism and dismissal from male colleagues and…

I bet you can’t wait to tuck into your new banquette with your morning coffee or to slip into your Onsen tub…once your remodel is finished. 

But I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to wait until …

Basements are the best. Bonus space for creating cozy guest suites, great game rooms or awesome home offices without the expense of an addition right under your feet. So, if you’re lucky enough to ha…

This best of episode is essential listenting!

You need a masterplan approach to be able to a) get started in the first place , b) keep going with a minimum of unpleasant expensive surprises and c) end…

Are you hoping to make your remodel more expensive? I bet you aren't. 

But so.many.people make the same remodel planning mistakes that are pretty much guaranteed to make your remodel more expensive th…

Mid-century homes aren't just livable, cute and in style right now. They were actually built in a way that is easier to document, measure and understand. Which means measuring for any remodeling proj…

Could you be overlooking the perfect spot for your dream owners’ suite? If your mcm home has a basement you might be! 

Adding a dreamy bedroom with an amazing en suite in the basement (or on a lower l…

Do you ever wish you could just sit down and chat with an experienced friend about how to make the right choices for your mid-century home? 

Well, that's what Sarah Yearout, a realtor with Mid-Century…

Most mid-century bathrooms are pretty modest by modern standards. They tend to be small and there often are too few of them in the house. Upgrading or restoring the mid-century charm in a bathroom wh…

Don't have an owners’ suite in your modest mid-century home? Want one? Let's talk about how to make that happen. 

In Today's Episode You'll Hear:

• Where to snag the space you need for the owners’ suite …

Looking for clever bedroom storage solutions designed to fit into to your (modest) mid-century bedroom? These bedroom storage secrets will help you create a mid mod inspired space that meets your mod…

If you are stuck in neutral on your remodel, the best way kickstart the work is to find a perfect first project. I hear you out there yelling, “Della! I don’t know which project is the perfect first …

Discover how being prepared to pivot can save your remodel and your sanity. 

Every remodeling project gets stuck at some point. Life is chock-full of surprises, setbacks, and unexpected twists - work …

Does the primary bed/bed configuration in your modest ranch leave a lot to be desired? You may just have one hall bath. Or (upgrade alert!!!) a sort-of-sad powder room off the owners’ bedroom.

An owne…

What feels like the true beginning of summer to you? Memorial Day weekend? The first lightning bugs of the year? The last day of school?  For me, my birthday in early June is the real start of summer…

I LOVE updates from our homeowners, both design clients and Ready to Remodel students! Photos in the Facebook group are great. Emails with project pictures? A delight!

I bet YOU like to peek inside ot…

I'm often asked, "What does it cost to remodel a kitchen right now?"

Wow! That depends on so many factors. 

I might as well ask you, "What does it cost to go on vacation?"

There are as many types of hom…

How can you make sure the choices you make for your mid-century home RIGHT NOW will be ones you don’t regret in the future?  Ask the right questions!

In Today's Episode You'll Hear:

• How to roll back re…