A modern mid century custom home design from exterior to interior has a focus on liveability while creating inviting spaces throughout the home. The Master suite beckons you to spend time in the spa-like oasis, while the kitchen, dining and living room areas are open and inviting.

This project was such an incredible design opportunity, and instilled inspiration and excitement at every turn! Our amazing clients came to us with the challenge of converting their beloved family home into a welcoming haven for all members of the family. At the time that we met our clients, they were struggling with the difficult personal decision of the fate of the home. Their father/father-in-law had passed away and their mother/mother-in-law had recently been admitted into a nursing facility and was fighting Alzheimer’s. Resistant to loss of the home now that both parents were out of it, our clients purchased the home to keep in in the family. Despite their permanent home currently being in New Jersey, these clients dedicated themselves to keeping and revitalizing the house. We were moved by the story and became immediately passionate about bringing this dream to life. The home was built by the parents of our clients and was only ever owned by them, making this a truly special space to the family. Our goal was to revitalize the home and to bring new energy into every room without losing the special characteristics that were original to the home when it was built. In this way, we were able to develop a house that maintains its own unique personality while offering a space of welcoming neutrality for all members of the family to enjoy over time. The renovation touched every part of the home: the exterior, foyer, kitchen, living room, sun room, garage, six bedrooms, three bathrooms, the laundry room, and everything in between. The focus was to develop a style that carried consistently from space to space, but allowed for unique expression in the small details in every room. Starting at the entry, we renovated the front door and entry point to offer more presence and to bring more of the mid-century vibe to the home’s exterior. We integrated a new modern front door, cedar shingle accents, new exterior paint, and gorgeous contemporary house numbers that really allow the home to stand out. Just inside the entry, we renovated the foyer to create a playful entry point worthy of attention. Cement look tile adorns the foyer floor, and we’ve added new lighting and upgraded the entry coat storage. Upon entering the home, one will immediately be captivated by the stunning kitchen just off the entry. We transformed this space in just about every way. While the footprint of the home ultimately remained almost identical, the aesthetics were completely turned on their head. We re-worked the kitchen to maximize storage and to create an informal dining area that is great for casual hosting or morning coffee. We removed the entry to the garage that was once in the informal dining, and created a peninsula in its place that offers a unique division between the kitchen/informal dining and the formal dining and living areas. The simple light warm light gray cabinetry offers a bit of traditional elegance, along with the marble backsplash and quartz countertops. We extended the original wood flooring into the kitchen and stained all floors to match for a warmth that truly resonates through all spaces. We upgraded appliances, added lighting everywhere, and finished the space with some gorgeous mid century furniture pieces. In the formal dining and living room, we really focused on maintaining the original marble fireplace as a focal point. We cleaned the marble, repaired the mortar, and refinished the original fireplace screen to give a new sleek look in black. We then integrated a new gas insert for modern heating and painted the upper portion in a rich navy blue; an accent that is carried through the home consistently as a nod to our client’s love of the color. The former entry into the old covered porch is now an elegant glass door leading to a stunning finished sunroom. This room was completely upgraded as well. We wrapped the entire space in cozy white shiplap to keep a casual feel with brightness. We tiled the floor with large format concrete look tile, and painted the old brick fireplace a bright white. We installed a new gas burning unit, and integrated transitional style lighting to bring warmth and elegance into the space. The new black-frame windows are adorned with decorative shades that feature hand-sketched bird prints, and we’ve created a dedicated garden-ware “nook” for our client who loves to work in the yard. The far end of this space is completed with two oversized chaise loungers and overhead lights…the most perfect little reading nook! Just off the dining room, we created an entirely new space to the home: a mudroom. The clients lacked this space and desperately needed a landing spot upon entering the home from the garage. We uniquely planned existing space in the garage to utilize for this purpose, and were able to create a small but functional entry point without losing the ability to park cars in the garage. This new space features cement-look tile, gorgeous deep brown cabinetry, and plenty of storage for all the small items one might need to store while moving in and out of the home. The remainder of the upstairs level includes massive renovations to the guest hall bathroom and guest bedroom, upstairs master bed/bath suite, and a third bedroom that we converted into a home office for the client. Some of the largest transformations were made in the basement, where unfinished space and lack of light were converted into gloriously lit, cozy, finished spaces. Our first task was to convert the massive basement living room into the new master bedroom for our clients. We removed existing built-ins, created an entirely new walk-in closet, painted the old brick fireplace, installed a new gas unit, added carpet, introduced new lighting, replaced windows, and upgraded every part of the aesthetic appearance. One of the most incredible features of this space is the custom double sliding barn door made by a Denver artisan. This space is truly a retreat for our clients! We also completely transformed the laundry room, back storage room, basement master bathroom, and two bedrooms. This home’s massive scope and ever-evolving challenges were thrilling and exciting to work with, and the result is absolutely amazing. At the end of the day, this home offers a look and feel that the clients love. Above all, though, the clients feel the spirit of their family home and have a welcoming environment for all members of the family to enjoy for years to come.

We opened the original floor plan by removing walls, adding an addition off the back including a kitchen/dinette, family room, and mud room. Above that, a beautiful master suite was added. There was intentional focus on keeping the original story-and-a-half look to fit the neighborhood while updating the architecture to fit curb appeal.

Our designer took on the task of renovating two bathrooms in this Glenview home and we are blown away by her work---hello modern farmhouse, meet industrial glam! For the master bath, texture and balance was the focus. The curvy silhouette of the freestanding bathtub brings softness to the matte black industrial cabinet hardware, and the wood mimicking floor tiles paired with a marble vanity top creates a fun play with different textures. For the kid bath, the focus was creating a timeless bathroom that was suitable for a princess (or even three) to grow into! Whimsy is brought into this bathroom with the dazzling fish scale mosaic tiles, mirrors, and lighting.

A modern mid century custom home design from exterior to interior has a focus on liveability while creating inviting spaces throughout the home. The Master suite beckons you to spend time in the spa-like oasis, while the kitchen, dining and living room areas are open and inviting.

A modern mid century custom home design from exterior to interior has a focus on liveability while creating inviting spaces throughout the home. The Master suite beckons you to spend time in the spa-like oasis, while the kitchen, dining and living room areas are open and inviting.

Walk-in shower - transitional master gray tile medium tone wood floor and brown floor walk-in shower idea in Boston with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and beige countertops

Designed by Amy Smith Photographed by Project Focus Photography
Mid-sized eclectic master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and white floor double shower photo in Tampa with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white countertops, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door

Fine Focus Photography

This masculine master bedroom creates a warm and classic retreat. Reversible duvet and shams provide different looks. Tre Dunham with Fine Focus Photography

We opened the original floor plan by removing walls, adding an addition off the back including a kitchen/dinette, family room, and mud room. Above that, a beautiful master suite was added. There was intentional focus on keeping the original story-and-a-half look to fit the neighborhood while updating the architecture to fit curb appeal. -

Fine Focus Photography

A modern mid century custom home design from exterior to interior has a focus on liveability while creating inviting spaces throughout the home. The Master suite beckons you to spend time in the spa-like oasis, while the kitchen, dining and living room areas are open and inviting.

Our designer took on the task of renovating two bathrooms in this Glenview home and we are blown away by her work---hello modern farmhouse, meet industrial glam! For the master bath, texture and balance was the focus. The curvy silhouette of the freestanding bathtub brings softness to the matte black industrial cabinet hardware, and the wood mimicking floor tiles paired with a marble vanity top creates a fun play with different textures. For the kid bath, the focus was creating a timeless bathroom that was suitable for a princess (or even three) to grow into! Whimsy is brought into this bathroom with the dazzling fish scale mosaic tiles, mirrors, and lighting.

Photography: Fine Focus Photography, Tre Dunham
Mid-sized minimalist guest carpeted and gray floor bedroom photo in Austin with white walls and no fireplace

Master En Suite Ketchum Photography
Large 1960s master white tile and stone tile porcelain tile walk-in shower photo with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

Shagreen leather wrap the master headboard wall, and is accented with chrome bands that focus on back-lit white onyx stone panels. A Fine Arts chandelier suspends from the Venetian plaster barrel ceiling, while LED cove lighting illuminate the radius. Custom floating nightstands flank either side and are topped with a white quartz. AVID Associates created this space bespoke for our clients, including all of the custom bed linens. Dan Piassick

This Arlington master bathroom originally included both a bathtub and a separate walk-in shower, but the layout offered limited storage and the existing white cabinetry no longer complemented the rest of the home. The renovation focused on making better use of the available space while giving the bathroom a cleaner, more contemporary appearance.