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Mid Century Modern Remodel

D3 Architects

Midcentury Modern entry and stairwell updates
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Muriel Street Townhomes

Margittai Architects

Six newly constructed luxury townhomes, each with an interior skycourt that provides natural light and ventilation. Each unit also features a two-car garage, entertainment room and rooftop terrace with views of downtown Pittsburgh.

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Mid-Century Modern Jasmine Revitalized

Berghuis Construction LLC

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Precision Welding

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Washington, DC Mid-Century Modern Addition & Whole-House Remodel

FineCraft Contractors, Inc.

FineCraft Contractors, Inc. Lococo Architects
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Pleasure Point Mid-Century New Home

F. John LaBarba Construction

F. John
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Dazzling Deco

K Two Designs, Inc.

White marble midcentury entry table with an emerald green slag lamp transitions the white and green from the dining room to the family room.
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Home renovation Potomac

AXIS ARCHITECTS

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Bridge Residence

Anima Architects

This project was designed, and developed by Rhodes Architecture + Light while Josh Meharry was a team member. Nestled into a sloping site, the bridge residence is entered by a series of bridges which span over an entrance light well before meandering into and over an interior double height entry space. This entry space is flooded with natural light from the skylight above, and serves to create a buffer between the common living areas and the bedrooms/ office on the upper level, and between the master suite and the kids bedrooms below; a separation that was desirable to this three generation household. The main living spaces are screened from the entry with a vertical wood screen, and the space can be completely opened up to the large western deck with views of a grove of trees below. An exterior chimney ties the two levels together visually and provides fireplaces for warmth at both the upper and lower covered outdoor spaces. Nearly all of the spaces along the west spill out onto either the upper decks or lower continuous terrace, to facilitate a connection with the site and natural environment throughout the seasons. The exterior roof forms are a modern take on traditional shed roofs with large overhangs, often used in the Pacific Northwest for their ability to shed rain and provide covered areas outdoors. Exterior materials were selected for their durability, with muted dark panels accented by brighter colors and natural wood.

Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Prairie

Prime Realty

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West Linn Residence

Treadline Hardwood

Custom metal rails, Oak stair treads and risers, stained Oak flooring.
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53 Dean Road, Weston, MA

Amy Mizner, Benoit Mizner Simon & Co.

http://www.53deanrd.com
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Livable Mid-Century

Beth Dotolo, ASID, RID, NCIDQ

Highly edited and livable, this Dallas mid-century residence is both bright and airy. The layered neutrals are brightened with carefully placed pops of color, creating a simultaneously welcoming and relaxing space. The home is a perfect spot for both entertaining large groups and enjoying family time -- exactly what the clients were looking for.

Arboretum

Skelly Build

Designer: Allison Jaffe Interior Design Photographer: Sophie Epton Construction: Skelly Home Renovations
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Custom Staircase design and Install

Hughes Home Concepts LLC

Custom made staircase -Entry view--almost complete--treads installed
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Custom Designed Home St. Petersburg, Florida

Constructive Design Services

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Hawthorne Hills Residence

Tammara Stroud Design

In 1949, one of mid-century modern’s most famous NW architects, Paul Hayden Kirk, built this early “glass house” in Hawthorne Hills. Rather than flattening the rolling hills of the Northwest to accommodate his structures, Kirk sought to make the least impact possible on the building site by making use of it natural landscape. When we started this project, our goal was to pay attention to the original architecture--as well as designing the home around the client’s eclectic art collection and African artifacts. The home was completely gutted, since most of the home is glass, hardly any exterior walls remained. We kept the basic footprint of the home the same—opening the space between the kitchen and living room. The horizontal grain matched walnut cabinets creates a natural continuous movement. The sleek lines of the Fleetwood windows surrounding the home allow for the landscape and interior to seamlessly intertwine. In our effort to preserve as much of the design as possible, the original fireplace remains in the home and we made sure to work with the natural lines originally designed by Kirk.

Midcentury Modern on Lake Harwell Point - Westminster, SC

Chapman Design Group, Inc.

Mark Hoyle
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Mid-Century Modern Staircase Ideas

Staircases, often taken for granted as a link between two floors, are major architectural features that have the power to make an ordinary home spectacular. A mid-century modern staircase remodel can help define and showcase your personal style. By adding a 1950s staircase design with unique materials or updating an existing structure with new decor, you can easily change their overall look. Browse pictures of 1960s stairs and read further for more great ideas.

What mid-century modern stair design will work best for me?

When looking through 1950s staircase ideas, your top consideration should be space. Not every type fits in every home: A double-sided stair design only works in large entryways, so for a smaller space, you’ll need to opt for a straight, U- or L-shaped one instead. If you’re set on achieving the look of a grand entrance, try to work in a curved design that will really showcase the railings and any other unique features. For homes that are really compact, spiral staircase designs will be the most efficient in terms of horizontal space; while they may not be the easiest to climb, they do give a quirky and fun feel. After determining function and shape, you can then narrow down the large selection of 1960s staircase ideas by style and material to achieve the overall appearance you’re going for.

What are the best materials for mid-century modern staircases?

The look of your 1950s stairs should coordinate with the rest of your house, so don't try to mix two dramatically different styles, like traditional and modern. For the steps themselves, carpet and stone are popular traditional materials, while metal or floating wood steps are trendier options. The stair railings don’t usually get much love, but really are the perfect opportunity to let your creativity flow. While pairing two opposite styles is not recommended, subtling mixing up the rail and tread styles can make for a showstopping effect; for example, an industrial-style rail can help make wood treads contemporary, or an ornate metal railing can help enhance the mediterranean feel of stone treads. If you don’t want to commit to full-blown carpeting, stair runners are an easy way to mix up your style and protect the material underneath. In the end, even though appearance is important, you should first and foremost think about creating functional staircases. If you have young kids, an open railing or hard metal steps can become a safety hazard, while dogs and common household traffic might scratch up wood. If you’re absolutely in love with a few 1960s staircase ideas that might be less that ideal for your families needs, get creative and with faux-look materials and coordinate with your contractor or designer to find a compromise.

How do I incorporate stairway decor?

Stairway decorating ideas coincide a lot with hallway decor ideas — you want to add interest without interfering with the function of the stairs. Stick to photo frames and artwork with a slim profile so that you aren’t knocking into them while walking up and down the stairway. If you have a landing, you may want to add a small accent table or a potted plant to visually anchor the area, or feature a larger wall sculpture or piece of art. Gallery walls are excellent staircase decorating ideas since you’ll likely have a long stretch of space to work with, plus they’re a great way to finally display all those family photos or vacation snapshots. If you’re working on a new build or doing a full staircase remodel, you may want to include some shelving built into the walls for extra storage or display spots.

Heart of Berkeley Home Renovation

Homeowner Solutions LLC

For the back unit we closed off the upper story and adjusted the size of the bathroom. We kept the bathroom roomy and were still able to fit in two bedrooms, making this unit its own great space. We added in upper and lower railing for safety and added a French door to the lower level to allow more natural light in and direct access to the large backyard.