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"Karen Nepacena surveys the midcentury modern aesthetic with panache in this vibrant, accessible book--perfect for retro-vibe home makeover inspiration with its photographs, decorating tips, and design history. A manual for recreating the authentic MCM look, the book encourages incorporating the clean lines, chrome and natural materials, futuristic and organic shapes, and funky color palettes into cool, homey environments. There are design discussions for every room, highlighting function and options for individual expression--including for office spaces, well-designed outdoor areas, and pet-friendly places. Appealing color-coded sidebars cover iconic designers and contemporary vendors too. The reuse and refurbishment of secondhand furnishings is highlighted, as with playful Sputnik light fixtures and Danish modern seating. There are examples from Nepacena's own house and from her interior design clients alongside suggestions for do-it-yourself alternatives to the pricier featured renovations and statement pieces. An inspiring and useful resource for home designers from a range of financial backgrounds, Midcentury Modern Style is a smart, fun guide to the major design concepts of a popular retro style.--Rachel Jagareski ""Foreword Reviews"""

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"Karen Nepacena is known for her ability to blend beauty and practicality, solve unique design problems, and make interior design approachable for homeowners. She quickly emerged as one of the country's leading authorities on midcentury modern design when her firm, Destination Eichler, restored her family's Eichler home. Her blog of the same name chronicled the journey and captured the attention of outlets such as Domino, Dwell, HGTV Magazine, Apartment Therapy, and Atomic Ranch. Karen also has a passion for vintage pieces and DIY design projects that get the whole family involved. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, two sons, and rescue dog, Velvet. Midcentury Modern Style is her first book. Christopher Dibble is a photographer specializing in lifestyle interiors and portraiture. His work has been featured in editorial publications, including House Beautiful, Dwell, HGTV Magazine, Country Living, Entertainment Weekly, Time, Paper, and People, among others. His clients include Sunbrella, the Shade Store, Framebridge, Momentum Textiles, l.a.Eyeworks, and many designers, artists, and architects. Dibble has been profiled in Popular Photography and was named one of The Advocate's ""40 under 40."" A graduate of Art Center College of Design, he combines his understanding of both portraiture and interior photography to create images that tell a story. He is based on the West Coast."

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