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Atomic Ranch - Design Ideas for Stylish Ranch Homes - cover

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Atomic Ranch - Design Ideas for Stylish Ranch Homes

Jim Brown

Publisher: Gibbs Smith

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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 landscapingPlus, a helpful resource section and index!
Available since: 08/29/2006.
Print length: 192 pages.

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