Michael J King
Example of a small mid-century modern open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room design in Los Angeles with brown walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

At our San Salvador project, we did a complete kitchen remodel, redesigned the fireplace in the living room and installed all new porcelain wood-looking tile throughout. Before the kitchen was outdated, very dark and closed in with a soffit lid and old wood cabinetry. The fireplace wall was original to the home and needed to be redesigned to match the new modern style. We continued the porcelain tile from an earlier phase to go into the newly remodeled areas. We completely removed the lid above the kitchen, creating a much more open and inviting space. Then we opened up the pantry wall that previously closed in the kitchen, allowing a new view and creating a modern bar area. The young family wanted to brighten up the space with modern selections, finishes and accessories. Our clients selected white textured laminate cabinetry for the kitchen with marble-looking quartz countertops and waterfall edges for the island with mid-century modern barstools. For the backsplash, our clients decided to do something more personalized by adding white marble porcelain tile, installed in a herringbone pattern. In the living room, for the new fireplace design we moved the TV above the firebox for better viewing and brought it all the way up to the ceiling. We added a neutral stone-looking porcelain tile and floating shelves on each side to complete the modern style of the home. Our clients did a great job furnishing and decorating their house, it almost felt like it was staged which we always appreciate and love.

Kimberley Bryan
Inspiration for a 1960s formal and open concept concrete floor living room remodel in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a mid-sized mid-century modern enclosed light wood floor and beige floor family room remodel in Austin with white walls, a wall-mounted tv and no fireplace

Inspiration for a mid-sized 1960s formal and enclosed light wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Seattle with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Bright open space with a camel leather midcentury sofa, and marled grey wool chairs. Black marble coffee table with brass legs.
Inspiration for a mid-sized 1960s open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room remodel in Denver with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Inspiration for a 1960s open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Portland with white walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Open Concept living room with original fireplace and tongue and groove ceilings. New Epoxy floors.
Inspiration for a mid-century modern open concept gray floor living room remodel in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This artistic and design-forward family approached us at the beginning of the pandemic with a design prompt to blend their love of midcentury modern design with their Caribbean roots. With her parents originating from Trinidad & Tobago and his parents from Jamaica, they wanted their home to be an authentic representation of their heritage, with a midcentury modern twist. We found inspiration from a colorful Trinidad & Tobago tourism poster that they already owned and carried the tropical colors throughout the house — rich blues in the main bathroom, deep greens and oranges in the powder bathroom, mustard yellow in the dining room and guest bathroom, and sage green in the kitchen. This project was featured on Dwell in January 2022.

Mid Century Modern living family great room in an open, spacious floor plan
Living room - large 1950s open concept light wood floor living room idea in Seattle with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Custom built-ins designed to hold a record collection and library of books. The fireplace got a facelift with a fresh mantle and tile surround.
Inspiration for a large 1950s open concept porcelain tile and black floor family room library remodel in DC Metro with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Living room - large 1960s open concept and formal light wood floor and beige floor living room idea in Los Angeles with blue walls and a wall-mounted tv

Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem. Extensive alterations include: - a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout - vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness - redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage - the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other - added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space - drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan - placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel - incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed - moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic - mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences - custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting - development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker - energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain

The Family Room has a wood burning fireplace with black porcelain tile surround and an accent wall of quarter sawn white oak and walnut trim. Large windows and a 12 foot sliding door package connects the room to the patio for indoor/ outdoor living and entertaining. The beamed and vaulted ceiling completes the open airy feel of the space. TK Images

Our Indianapolis design studio designed a gut renovation of this home which opened up the floorplan and radically changed the functioning of the footprint. It features an array of patterned wallpaper, tiles, and floors complemented with a fresh palette, and statement lights. Photographer - Sarah Shields --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/country-estate-transformation/

Flavin Architects was chosen for the renovation due to their expertise with Mid-Century-Modern and specifically Henry Hoover renovations. Respect for the integrity of the original home while accommodating a modern family’s needs is key. Practical updates like roof insulation, new roofing, and radiant floor heat were combined with sleek finishes and modern conveniences. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

This 1956 John Calder Mackay home had been poorly renovated in years past. We kept the 1400 sqft footprint of the home, but re-oriented and re-imagined the bland white kitchen to a midcentury olive green kitchen that opened up the sight lines to the wall of glass facing the rear yard. We chose materials that felt authentic and appropriate for the house: handmade glazed ceramics, bricks inspired by the California coast, natural white oaks heavy in grain, and honed marbles in complementary hues to the earth tones we peppered throughout the hard and soft finishes. This project was featured in the Wall Street Journal in April 2022.

Strong horizontal lines are used in several ways: The fireplace, the mantel, the floating shelves, and the floating cabinets.
Example of a small 1960s enclosed light wood floor living room design in Other with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Example of a 1950s open concept medium tone wood floor and exposed beam living room design in Phoenix with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a plaster fireplace and a wall-mounted tv