Atomic Ranch is an in-depth exploration of post-World War II residential architecture in America.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Atomic Ranch is an in-depth exploration of post-World War II residential architecture in America
