Midcentury Modern Exterior Remodeled and Refreshed for new Midcentury Enthusiast Owners - Architecture: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles, Interior Architecture: HAUS with Design Studio Vriesman, General Contractor: Wrightworks, Landscape Architecture: A2 Design, Photography: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles

In this 1940's home, the owners did a great job in finding NEW vintage/period-appropriate fixtures.
Small arts and crafts master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and white floor alcove shower photo in Atlanta with furniture-like cabinets, gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, a pedestal sink and marble countertops

This grand 2-story home with first-floor owner’s suite includes a 3-car garage with spacious mudroom entry complete with built-in lockers. A stamped concrete walkway leads to the inviting front porch. Double doors open to the foyer with beautiful hardwood flooring that flows throughout the main living areas on the 1st floor. Sophisticated details throughout the home include lofty 10’ ceilings on the first floor and farmhouse door and window trim and baseboard. To the front of the home is the formal dining room featuring craftsman style wainscoting with chair rail and elegant tray ceiling. Decorative wooden beams adorn the ceiling in the kitchen, sitting area, and the breakfast area. The well-appointed kitchen features stainless steel appliances, attractive cabinetry with decorative crown molding, Hanstone countertops with tile backsplash, and an island with Cambria countertop. The breakfast area provides access to the spacious covered patio. A see-thru, stone surround fireplace connects the breakfast area and the airy living room. The owner’s suite, tucked to the back of the home, features a tray ceiling, stylish shiplap accent wall, and an expansive closet with custom shelving. The owner’s bathroom with cathedral ceiling includes a freestanding tub and custom tile shower. Additional rooms include a study with cathedral ceiling and rustic barn wood accent wall and a convenient bonus room for additional flexible living space. The 2nd floor boasts 3 additional bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a loft that overlooks the living room.

We started with a small, 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick cape and turned it into a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home, with a new kitchen/family room layout downstairs and new owner’s suite upstairs. Downstairs on the rear of the home, we added a large, deep, wrap-around covered porch with a standing seam metal roof.

mid 1950's "mid century modern" house updated to reflect owner's personality. Second level porches enclosed to eliminate leaks with aluminum storefront windows with reflective glass.

This master bedroom was designed to encompass an owner’s suite with grey and white tones. The painted maple custom cabinetry flanks the bed to store away all of life’s essentials without seeing them. We used a faux alligator skinned fabric to wrap the custom headboard horizontal panels. LED lighting was used throughout the space to make for a cool energy efficient room. This space is a bright comfortable bedroom fit for the king and queen of this residence.

Photo by: Lucas Finlay A successful entrepreneur and self-proclaimed bachelor, the owner of this 1,100-square-foot Yaletown property sought a complete renovation in time for Vancouver Winter Olympic Games. The goal: make it party central and keep the neighbours happy. For the latter, we added acoustical insulation to walls, ceilings, floors and doors. For the former, we designed the kitchen to provide ample catering space and keep guests oriented around the bar top and living area. Concrete counters, stainless steel cabinets, tin doors and concrete floors were chosen for durability and easy cleaning. The black, high-gloss lacquered pantry cabinets reflect light from the single window, and amplify the industrial space’s masculinity. To add depth and highlight the history of the 100-year-old garment factory building, the original brick and concrete walls were exposed. In the living room, a drywall ceiling and steel beams were clad in Douglas Fir to reference the old, original post and beam structure. We juxtaposed these raw elements with clean lines and bold statements with a nod to overnight guests. In the ensuite, the sculptural Spoon XL tub provides room for two; the vanity has a pop-up make-up mirror and extra storage; and, LED lighting in the steam shower to shift the mood from refreshing to sensual.

A simple bubbling water feature created from a millstone provides a soothing sound in the garden and attracts birds for the garden owner. © Melissa Clark Photography. All rights reserved.

This original 1940's farmhouse kitchen was updated with mint paint and some inexpensive pulls. Previous owners had changed the counter tops, backsplash and sink/faucet.

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Eric Roth Photo

A mixture of stone and shake lends an earthy feel that allows the home to blend with the surrounding landscape. A series of bay windows on the rear of the home maximizes views from every room. The main level features an oversized great room, octagonal dining room, an oversized gourmet kitchen, a bedroom/study and an oversized owner’s suite with spectacular master bath.

Revitalizing a 1950’s Ranch The owners of this property purchased the dilapidated 1950’s ranch with the intention of demolishing it and building a modern residence in its place. A yearlong demolition delay caused the owners to rethink their plan, and instead, looked to Slocum Hall to design an addition and reconfigure the existing home to meet their programmatic needs. The prominent two-car front-facing garage was converted into Living Space with 12’ ceilings. An addition towards the rear of the property housed a new Garage, Mudroom and expanded Kitchen spaces. All the living spaces were reconfigured to function more efficiently, creating four bedroom suites and an expansive basement for recreation and informal entertaining.

Genesis Homes of Iowa- This home was designed with the home owner’s needs, wishes and features in mind. We chose the right lot that allowed for views of the golf course and the skyline of downtown Des Moines. The home owners wanted a home with flair while having functionality to fit their life style. The design of the home allows the home owner to enjoy everyday living while having the ability to enjoy the views from all 3 floors. Where else would you be able to sit on your deck, 3 stories above the golf course, have a cup of coffee and critique the golfers as they tee off?

Genesis Homes of Iowa- This home was designed with the home owner’s needs, wishes and features in mind. We chose the right lot that allowed for views of the golf course and the skyline of downtown Des Moines. The home owners wanted a home with flair while having functionality to fit their life style. The design of the home allows the home owner to enjoy everyday living while having the ability to enjoy the views from all 3 floors. Where else would you be able to sit on your deck, 3 stories above the golf course, have a cup of coffee and critique the golfers as they tee off?

Genesis Homes of Iowa- This home was designed with the home owner’s needs, wishes and features in mind. We chose the right lot that allowed for views of the golf course and the skyline of downtown Des Moines. The home owners wanted a home with flair while having functionality to fit their life style. The design of the home allows the home owner to enjoy everyday living while having the ability to enjoy the views from all 3 floors. Where else would you be able to sit on your deck, 3 stories above the golf course, have a cup of coffee and critique the golfers as they tee off?

Genesis Homes of Iowa- This home was designed with the home owner’s needs, wishes and features in mind. We chose the right lot that allowed for views of the golf course and the skyline of downtown Des Moines. The home owners wanted a home with flair while having functionality to fit their life style. The design of the home allows the home owner to enjoy everyday living while having the ability to enjoy the views from all 3 floors. Where else would you be able to sit on your deck, 3 stories above the golf course, have a cup of coffee and critique the golfers as they tee off?

Genesis Homes of Iowa- This home was designed with the home owner’s needs, wishes and features in mind. We chose the right lot that allowed for views of the golf course and the skyline of downtown Des Moines. The home owners wanted a home with flair while having functionality to fit their life style. The design of the home allows the home owner to enjoy everyday living while having the ability to enjoy the views from all 3 floors. Where else would you be able to sit on your deck, 3 stories above the golf course, have a cup of coffee and critique the golfers as they tee off?

Genesis Homes of Iowa- This home was designed with the home owner’s needs, wishes and features in mind. We chose the right lot that allowed for views of the golf course and the skyline of downtown Des Moines. The home owners wanted a home with flair while having functionality to fit their life style. The design of the home allows the home owner to enjoy everyday living while having the ability to enjoy the views from all 3 floors. Where else would you be able to sit on your deck, 3 stories above the golf course, have a cup of coffee and critique the golfers as they tee off?

The owners of this traditional home have engaged in multiple stages of rebuilding, refinement and remodeling, beginning in the mid-1990s and finishing in 2009 with a new kitchen, breakfast room, family room, and paneled study. All stages have been seamlessly integrated with each detail carefully reviewed to preserve the home’s original character.