Mid-Century Modern Home Design Ideas

Photography by Susan Teare
Wine cellar - mid-sized 1950s cork floor wine cellar idea in Burlington with storage racks

Large center island, medium color flat-panel lower drawers, and campground green upper cabinets.
Example of a large 1960s galley light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, wood countertops, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and beige countertops

A collection of furniture classics for the open space Ranch House: Mid century modern style Italian leather sofa, Saarinen womb chair with ottoman, Noguchi coffee table, Eileen Gray side table and Arco floor lamp. The fireplace has been custom designed and features an art piece from India. Skylights have been added for more light.

Builder: Oliver Custom Homes Architect: Barley|Pfeiffer Interior Designer: Panache Interiors Photographer: Mark Adams Media
Inspiration for a large mid-century modern open concept and formal beige floor living room remodel in Austin

Example of a mid-sized 1950s enclosed dark wood floor living room design in Other with white walls

Benny Chan
Mid-sized mid-century modern gray one-story exterior home idea in Los Angeles

Example of a mid-sized mid-century modern formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room design in New York with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

With help from my design-savvy client, I was able to create a stylish yet practical solution to her functional problems in the existing kitchen. The space was dark, cramped, and disorganized. While making dinner, she ran back and forth through a two-way door to communicate with her children in the family room. Backpacks and homework spilled into the kitchen and lights were on regardless of the time of day. To solve these issues, we opened up the wall between the family room to improve communication and bring in more natural light. A mud room was defined by adding walls near the back door. We raised the ceiling to the original height and the new opening was trimmed to match all existing openings for a seamless design. Making dinner has a whole new outlook with a custom island that faces the family room and the warm southern sunlight. We finished it off embracing current trends with grey cabinets, marble counters with backsplash, brushed brass hardware and open shelving.

Example of a 1950s bedroom design in Los Angeles

Example of a mid-sized mid-century modern master multicolored tile double-sink and gray floor bathroom design in Houston with white walls, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount sink, white countertops and a freestanding vanity

Inspiration for a mid-sized 1960s l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen remodel in Portland with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Klopf Architecture completely remodeled this once dark Eichler house in Palo Alto creating a more open, bright and functional family home. The reconfigured great room with new full height windows and sliding glass doors blends the indoors with the newly landscaped patio and seating areas outside. The former galley kitchen was relocated and was opened up to have clear sight lines through the great room and out to the patios and yard, including a large island and a beautiful walnut bar countertop with seating. An integrated small front addition was added allowing for a more spacious master bath and hall bath layouts. With the removal of the old brick fireplace, larger sliding glass doors and multiple skylights now flood the home with natural light. The goals were to work within the Eichler style while creating a more open, indoor-outdoor flow and functional spaces, as well as a more efficient building envelope including a well insulated roof, providing solutions that many Eichler homeowners appreciate. The original entryway lacked unique details; the clients desired a more gracious front approach. The historic Eichler color palette was used to create a modern updated front facade. Durable grey porcelain floor tiles unify the entire home, creating a continuous flow. They, along with white walls, provide a backdrop for the unique elements and materials to stand on their own, such as the brightly colored mosaic tiles, the walnut bar and furniture, and stained ceiling boards. A secondary living space was extended out to the patio with the addition of a bench and additional seating. This Single family Eichler 4 bedroom 2 bath remodel is located in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, Klara Kevane, and Ethan Taylor Contractor: Coast to Coast Construction Landscape Contractor: Discelli Structural Engineer: Brian Dotson Consulting Engineer Photography ©2018 Mariko Reed Location: Palo Alto, CA Year completed: 2017

Example of a 1960s bathroom design in Orlando

photo credit Matthew Niemann
Inspiration for a large 1960s open concept light wood floor and beige floor family room library remodel in Austin with white walls

Whole house remodel of a classic Mid-Century style beach bungalow into a modern beach villa. Architect: Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Ciro Coelho

rear yard with pool and cabana
Pool house - huge 1960s backyard stone and rectangular pool house idea in Dallas

Andrea Rugg Photography
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized mid-century modern light wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, solid surface countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and medium tone wood cabinets

Photos @ Eric Carvajal
Small 1950s single-wall multicolored floor and slate floor wet bar photo in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, glass sheet backsplash and white countertops

Photographer: Michael Del Rossi
Mid-century modern home design photo in Boston

Photography: Jessica Makes Studio
Inspiration for a mid-century modern galley gray floor open concept kitchen remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and white countertops