11 Essential Mid-Century Resources to Get You Started!

I don't know about you, but when I get into a topic, I really go
down the rabbit hole. So, of course, I love to stay up on my
reading regarding Mid-Century Resources. 


Knowing the context of the time period and design thinking that
created our favorite mid mod looks helps us figure out how to
recreate them or update them for ourselves, but I'm not just
sending you to visit Amazon or your local library. I mean ...
yes, there will be books - there will be books on design and
history and some are amazingly fun reads. 


However, if you're in the mood for something a little more
skimmable or more basic how-to's, I've got you covered there as
well. I'll even throw in two of my favorite sources for finding
and making cool MCM stuff for your house. So, this is a list for
shoppers as well. So strap in, and enjoy the ride. 


I've broken my recommendations down into five categories: quick
overviews, best design books, best history books, remodeling, how
to advice, and sources of cool MCM stuff. 


In today's Episode, you'll hear ...


That the Mid Mod Remodel Podcast now has its own dedicated
instagram account! (Check it out @midmodremodelpodcast) [2:20]

My favorite introductions to MCM style [3:30]

The best books to check out if you want to give yourself a
thorough overview of mid-century design and the way to remodel a
ranch [5:08]

Plus a bonus ... if you're going to remodel ... ANYTHING ...
you need to read Sarah Susanka's Not So Big Remodel. [7:24]

Two really excellent MCM history books to let you broaden
your expertise in the mid-century period [8:47]

A pair of absolutely necessary online reference tools for
anyone who wants to DIY their mid-century home update [11:20]

And two (out of an easy dozen off the top of my head) super
places to go look for tools and supplies to buy and use on your
MCM house. Let's take your Mid-Century Cool Factor up several
notches [13:17]



Find links and complete show notes at midmod-midwest.com/202