Robert Canfield Photography
1950s open concept living room photo in San Francisco

Whit Preston
Kitchen - mid-sized 1950s galley terrazzo floor kitchen idea in Austin with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel countertops, white backsplash and an island

1950s bathroom photo in Los Angeles

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

Jim Bartsch Photography
Large 1950s backyard stamped concrete and rectangular natural pool photo in Santa Barbara

The "study" of this mid-century modern architect-designed ranch features built-in floor to ceiling bookcases, a "data closet" to store electronics and office supplies, a dedicated circuit for the TV and stereo and new maple wood floors . The chairs are "Flight" recliner chairs from Design within Reach in Portland. Photos by Photo Art Portraits.

warm white oak and blackened oak custom crafted kitchen with zellige tile and quartz countertops.
Inspiration for a large 1950s concrete floor and gray floor open concept kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, beige backsplash, ceramic backsplash, black appliances, an island and gray countertops

1950s backyard rectangular pool house photo in New York

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 residence was a complete gut renovation of a 4-story row house in Park Slope, and included a new rear extension and penthouse addition. The owners wished to create a warm, family home using a modern language that would act as a clean canvas to feature rich textiles and items from their world travels. As with most Brooklyn row houses, the existing house suffered from a lack of natural light and connection to exterior spaces, an issue that Principal Brendan Coburn is acutely aware of from his experience re-imagining historic structures in the New York area. The resulting architecture is designed around moments featuring natural light and views to the exterior, of both the private garden and the sky, throughout the house, and a stripped-down language of detailing and finishes allows for the concept of the modern-natural to shine. Upon entering the home, the kitchen and dining space draw you in with views beyond through the large glazed opening at the rear of the house. An extension was built to allow for a large sunken living room that provides a family gathering space connected to the kitchen and dining room, but remains distinctly separate, with a strong visual connection to the rear garden. The open sculptural stair tower was designed to function like that of a traditional row house stair, but with a smaller footprint. By extending it up past the original roof level into the new penthouse, the stair becomes an atmospheric shaft for the spaces surrounding the core. All types of weather – sunshine, rain, lightning, can be sensed throughout the home through this unifying vertical environment. The stair space also strives to foster family communication, making open living spaces visible between floors. At the upper-most level, a free-form bench sits suspended over the stair, just by the new roof deck, which provides at-ease entertaining. Oak was used throughout the home as a unifying material element. As one travels upwards within the house, the oak finishes are bleached to further degrees as a nod to how light enters the home. The owners worked with CWB to add their own personality to the project. The meter of a white oak and blackened steel stair screen was designed by the family to read “I love you” in Morse Code, and tile was selected throughout to reference places that hold special significance to the family. To support the owners’ comfort, the architectural design engages passive house technologies to reduce energy use, while increasing air quality within the home – a strategy which aims to respect the environment while providing a refuge from the harsh elements of urban living. This project was published by Wendy Goodman as her Space of the Week, part of New York Magazine’s Design Hunting on The Cut. Photography by Kevin Kunstadt

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

Jim Bartsch Photography
Photo of a large mid-century modern full sun backyard concrete paver garden path in Santa Barbara.

This view shows the play of the different wood tones throughout the space. The different woods keep the eye moving and draw you into the inviting space. We love the classic Cherner counter stools. The nostalgic pendants create some fun and add sculptural interest. All track lighting was replaced and expanded by cutting through beams to create good task lighting for all kitchen surfaces.

John Granen
Inspiration for a mid-sized 1960s entryway remodel in Seattle with a medium wood front door

Mid-sized 1960s beige one-story mixed siding exterior home photo in Denver

Brick by Endicott; white oak flooring and millwork; custom wool/silk rug. White paint color is Benjamin Moore, Cloud Cover. Photo by Whit Preston.
1960s light wood floor and brown floor dining room photo in Austin with white walls, a corner fireplace and a brick fireplace

Inspiration for a large 1960s black one-story wood house exterior remodel in Portland with a shed roof, a shingle roof and a black roof

Merrick Ales Photography
Inspiration for a mid-century modern medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Austin with white walls

Echo Wall By Tech Lighting SKU# 700TDECS Vivid glass shade over white case glass inner cylinder suspended from a round base and highlighted with three satin nickel cylinder details. Provides ambient, up- and down-light.