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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | Atomic Ranch is an in-depth exploration of post-World War II residential architecture in America. Mid-century ranches (1946-1970) range from the decidedly modern gable-roofed Joseph Eichler tracts in the San Francisco Bay area and butterfly wing houses in Palm Springs, Florida, to the unassuming brick or stucco L-shaped ranches and split-levels so common throughout the United States. Authors Michelle Gringeri-Brown and Jim Brown, founders and publishers of the popular quarterly Atomic Ranch magazine, extol the virtues of the tract, split-level, rambler home and its many unique qualities: private front facades, open floor plans, secluded bedroom wings, walls of glass, and an easy-living lifestyle. From updated homes with high-end Italian kitchens, terrazzo floors, and modern furniture to affordable homeowner renovations with eclectic thrift-store furnishings, Atomic Ranch presents twenty-five homes showcasing inspiring examples of stylish living through beautiful color photographs, including before and after shots, design-tip sidebars, and a thorough resource index. Atomic Ranch reveals: Hallmarks of the ranch style Inspiring original ranch homes Ranch house transformations and makeovers Preservation of mid-century neighborhoods Adding personality to a ranch home Yards and landscaping Plus, a helpful resource section and index! | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Michelle Gringeri-Brown | | Hardcover: | 192 pages | | Publisher: | Gibbs Smith | | Publication Date: | August 29, 2006 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 1423600029 | | Product Length: | 10.07 inches | | Product Width: | 10.03 inches | | Product Height: | 0.92 inches | | Product Weight: | 2.83 pounds | | Package Length: | 10.2 inches | | Package Width: | 10.2 inches | | Package Height: | 1.0 inches | | Package Weight: | 2.7 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 33 reviews |
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24 of 24 found the following review helpful:
 Beautiful Book, Important Topic Oct 10, 2006
By Rob Keil
This is a great book that finally gives America's "average" midcentury tract houses their due. The photos are beautiful and the information is great. Eichler, Levittown, Westlake, and other midcentury neighborhoods are pictured along with detailed information on remodeling, restoring, and preserving these underappreciated little gems of modernism. It's a nice coffee-table presentation of the subject that is pleasing to just flip through for the sake of the photos, but also informative enough to spend some real time with.
20 of 20 found the following review helpful:
Mid century modern for the real world! Jan 25, 2007
By Ard A. Michaels
"Fester"
I have purchased many books on mid century modern style to get ideas for my remodeling project and while they were full of excellant examples of the style the biggest part of them only showed examples of high dollar showcase homes. (example: Frank lloyd Wright's creations) While they are beautiful they are far beyond my means and impractical for my life style. Atomic ranch fills the gap of real world affordable design and livablity that I was seeking. I have gotten many great ideas from Atomic ranch that I will likely use in my own home remodel. The book is excellant to browse, to read, or to use as an example when conveying your ideas to contractors or builders. Atomic ranch is a joy to any fan of serious modern, mid century, googie, or boom generation cold war living and style!! I can't recommend it more. Nuff said.
23 of 26 found the following review helpful:
Virtues of the Ranch House Oct 11, 2006
By Rebecca Johnson
"The Rebecca Review"
"These modest homes were the fulfillment of the American middle-class dream, bringing a higher standard of living to average people, and giving birth to a whole new way of life. There is a type of beauty in their simplicity, their efficient use of space, and the creativity with which they employed inexpensive materials to deliver a modern look." ~Rob Keil
Twenty-five inspiring homes are showcased in Atomic Ranch. Outdoor red walls are gorgeous with greenery and stone fountains while indoors we find warm sunny rooms with fireplaces and stylish comfy shag carpets.
The beautiful windows of walls on the exterior of the houses allows an open expression and brings nature indoors. The front of the houses retains privacy while the backyards open up into landscapes filled with unique rock pools and lush foliage.
"Escape to the Islands" is one room filled with rattan furniture, tiki mugs, island art and sea grass mats. The collection of Fiestaware pitchers and colorful housewares adds nostalgia and a longing for the serene simplicity of the past.
I'm always intrigued by the Eero Saarinen Womb Chairs (Shown temptingly throughout the entire book numerous times!) and there is a beautiful red chair in a cozy corner beneath a wall lamp which can I say costs about three thousand dollars for the chair and ottoman. It is on my eternal wish list! Rarely has any piece of furniture so captured my attention.
The kitchens all have a classic streamlined appeal and it makes you want to go look for your Betty Crocker Cooky Book (ISBN 0764566377) and bake up something with vanilla frosting and coconut like Bonbon Cookies. The turquoise, orange and sunlit white (very mild yellow) cabinets in one kitchen create a playful lime/lemon/orange citrus theme that is surprisingly appealing and playful.
With many of the furniture pieces being reissued you can truly recreate the magic of a bygone era. Personally, I'm dreaming of a shag carpet in the living room. You don't have to redecorate the entire house, but you might want to incorporate elements from various settings to create the cozy warmth you desire. Unique features like a fireplace filled with river rocks and candles or the patio with an outdoor dining table presents comfort and practicality. The pictures show you how you can mix and match a variety of colors and furniture styles to create inviting spaces for entertaining or relaxing. The use of purple, red and green as wall colors enlivens the rooms and reminds me of reading about famous literary figures and how they painted each room a different color. It is striking and adventurous.
~The Rebecca Review
11 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Mid-Century Marvels Sep 21, 2006
By Brian A. Bailey
Having just purchased my 1954 Mid-Century Marvel I was ecstatic to find this book. It has become an essential resource guide to help me restore my Mid-Century Marvel to its former glory. It is full of gorgeous photography, decorating ideas, and it even has a section on landscaping. This book is a must have for any Mid-Century enthusiast. Simply, excellent!!!
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
A must for any mid-century house fan Dec 01, 2006
By A. Berry
If you're familiar with the magazine Atomimc Ranch and like it, you'll enjoy this book as well. Great photos and stories from owners of mid-century ranch and modern houses. Lots of ideas, as others have said. I wish they showed more bathrooms because we are desperate to update ours while maintaining the spirit of the era. I have nearly read our copy cover to cover.
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