Chad Jackson
Inspiration for a mid-century modern formal medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Kansas City with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

Photograph by Art Gray
Living room library - mid-sized modern open concept concrete floor and gray floor living room library idea in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and no tv

A modern, peninsula-style gas fireplace with steel hearth extension, mahogany panelling, and rolled steel shelves replace a dated divider, making this mid-century home modern again. Photography | Kurt Jordan Photography

A modern, peninsula-style gas fireplace with steel hearth extension, mahogany panelling, and rolled steel shelves replace a dated divider, making this mid-century home modern again. Photography | Kurt Jordan Photography

A modern, peninsula-style gas fireplace with steel hearth extension, mahogany panelling, and rolled steel shelves replace a dated divider, making this mid-century home modern again. Photography | Kurt Jordan Photography

A modern, peninsula-style gas fireplace with steel hearth extension, mahogany panelling, and rolled steel shelves replace a dated divider, making this mid-century home modern again. Photography | Kurt Jordan Photography

A modern, peninsula-style gas fireplace with steel hearth extension, mahogany panelling, and rolled steel shelves replace a dated divider, making this mid-century home modern again. Photography | Kurt Jordan Photography

A modern, peninsula-style gas fireplace with steel hearth extension, mahogany panelling, and rolled steel shelves replace a dated divider, making this mid-century home modern again. Photography (afters) | Kurt Jordan Photography

A modern, peninsula-style gas fireplace with steel hearth extension, mahogany panelling, and rolled steel shelves replace a dated divider, making this mid-century home modern again. Photography (afters) | Kurt Jordan Photography

A modern, peninsula-style gas fireplace with steel hearth extension, mahogany panelling, and rolled steel shelves replace a dated divider, making this mid-century home modern again. Photography | Kurt Jordan Photography

The mid-century modern living room features a fireplace original to the home, walnut veneer paneling and walnut flooring. Vintage pieces, such as the white arm chair and starburst mirror, are mixed in with more modern finds like the ivory faux shagreen side table, hair on hide rug and gold accent tables. Photographer: Lauren Edith Andersen

Designed & Built by Renewal Design-Build. RenewalDesignBuild.com Photography by: Jeff Herr Photography
Living room - 1960s formal and open concept living room idea in Atlanta with a standard fireplace

Living room library - mid-sized 1960s open concept dark wood floor, brown floor, vaulted ceiling and wood wall living room library idea in Detroit with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Example of a mid-sized 1960s open concept medium tone wood floor, brown floor and wallpaper living room library design in Detroit with white walls, a two-sided fireplace and a brick fireplace

Example of a mid-sized mid-century modern open concept dark wood floor, brown floor, vaulted ceiling and wood wall living room library design in Detroit with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace 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

Kimberley Bryan
Living room - 1950s concrete floor living room idea in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Built on Frank Sinatra’s estate, this custom home was designed to be a fun and relaxing weekend retreat for our clients who live full time in Orange County. As a second home and playing up the mid-century vibe ubiquitous in the desert, we departed from our clients’ more traditional style to create a modern and unique space with the feel of a boutique hotel. Classic mid-century materials were used for the architectural elements and hard surfaces of the home such as walnut flooring and cabinetry, terrazzo stone and straight set brick walls, while the furnishings are a more eclectic take on modern style. We paid homage to “Old Blue Eyes” by hanging a 6’ tall image of his mug shot in the entry.

Shawn Bishop
Minimalist living room library photo in Los Angeles