The Kaufmann Desert House

The Kaufmann Desert House

Few communities are as strongly associated with Mid Century Modern architecture as Palm Springs. One of the most famous houses in Palm Springs that features an MCM style is the Kaufmann Desert House. Let’s learn more about the history of the Kaufmann House and take a look around this world-famous MCM home. One of the…

Eichler Homes 101

Eichler Homes 101

If you’re a fan of modern, minimalist home design, there’s a good chance that you’ll fall in love with Eichler homes. A man ahead of his time, Joseph Eichler transformed what it meant to build modern, affordable housing for middle-class Americans. But what exactly is an Eichler home? Who was this man, and why are…

What is Mid-Century Modern?

What is Mid-Century Modern?

While shopping for furniture or decor, you doubtless have noticed that mid-century modern (MCM) designs are trending. You probably have noticed certain unifying design principles for these items, but you may not be entirely clear on what mid-century modern is and how to recognize it. It doesn’t help that there are multiple schools of thought…