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Mid-Century Modern Jasmine Revitalized

Berghuis Construction LLC

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Rainribbon Road Basement Remodel

FBC Remodel

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Mid Century Modern Kitchen Remodel

Petra Custom Builders

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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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Midcentury Modern Kitchen in Carlisle, PA

Stacey Kocevar Designs, LLC

This space was an addition off of an existing small living space, which was designed by an architect who created a beautifully dramatic, two-story, living space by angling walls and making the living room area 2 stories high, with an overlook at the top of the spiral staircase to the second floor. The appliances were already set in place, and the homeowners did not want to move the existing plumbing, electrical, or venting, so I had to work within those parameters. They wanted a contemporary, industrial, feel for the kitchen, which I believe is described as Midcentry Modern, was acheived by using slab-style doors and drawers, mixing painted with walnut veneered finishes, along with other custom and unique items. The soapstone was a must-have for the homeowners, providing a source for the painted cabinetry color, which draws out the beautiful veins in the countertop. They needed pantry space, and as much usable storage as possible for the space, which included the angled wall that the refrigerator was on, along with not crowding the walk space between that wall and the necessary column adjacent to it. By building in the refrigerator with panels on either side to conceal the refrigerator "box", I was able to create a storage section which included a 2-drawer base for storage of larger items, with 2 pantries flanking either end, with contrasting walnut floating shelves in between. along with that custom section, in order to provide additional storage, and counter space, I created a free-standing piece, which had to feel like a part of the kitchen, yet also feel like a furniture piece, when viewed from the living room. In order to achieve that look, I used 3" wide columns to frame the piece, which I also repeated as floating shelves in the middle, to house their crockpot, but most importantly, a "home" for their roomba. The island also provided the space for separate pull-out trash and recycling bins, which I did not have space for elsewhere. Collaborating with the homeowners on this project enabled me to design a kitchen that was in a style that I hadn't had the opportunity to design in before, and I now appreciate and love this style myself!

K10 Historic House

C.V. Tile and Stone Home Center

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Home renovation Potomac

AXIS ARCHITECTS

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Mid-Century Inspired Home

Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.

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Pond House near Kennett Square, PA

Spring Creek Design

The Pond House is an architect designed mid-century modern ranch home originally built in the 1964. One of the home’s many distinctive features is a porch that wraps the full length of the rear of the house, overlooking a beautiful pond. The current owners want to extend the enjoyment of this view year round, and asked us to present solutions for enclosing a portion of this porch. We proposed a small addition, carefully designed to complement this amazing house, which is built around a hexagonal floorplan with distinctive “flying gable” rooflines. The result is a stunning glass walled addition. The project also encompassed several complimentary upgrades to other parts of the house. Design Criteria: - Provide 4-season breakfast room with view of the pond. - Tightly integrate the new structure into the existing design. - Use sustainable, energy efficient building practices and materials. Special Features: - Dramatic, 1.5-story, glass walled breakfast room. - Custom fabricated steel and glass exterior stairway. - Soy-based spray foam insulation - Standing seam galvalume “Cool Roof”. - Pella Designer series windows

Mid-Century Modern Vintage

Larina Kase Interior Design

Aliza Schlabach Photography
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West Linn Residence

Treadline Hardwood

Custom metal rails, Oak stair treads and risers, stained Oak flooring.
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Lost Creek Remodel

Oliver Custom Homes

The carpet in the stairwell was removed in favor of hardwood, and the stair rail was replaced with a glass-and-steel combo. The window at the landing was also replaced to provide maximum views. Builder: Oliver Custom Homes Architect: Barley|Pfeiffer Interior Designer: Panache Interiors Photographer: Mark Adams Media

Tabberson Residence

Tabberson Architects

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Infusion

Oasis Architecture & Design

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Hannon Residence

Swift Lee Office

Elon Schoenholz
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Pleasant Run Home Remodel

Alair Homes Arizona

A mid-century modern home remodel with an open concept layout, vaulted ceilings, and light tile floors throughout. The kitchen was completely gutted to start fresh with all new fixtures, appliances, and a glass subway tile backsplash. The custom island, and single wall kitchen were designed to keep an open concept feel with the rest of the home to maximize living space.

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.

Mid-Sized 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.

Arboretum

Skelly Build

Designer: Allison Jaffe Interior Design Photographer: Sophie Epton Construction: Skelly Home Renovations
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