This Eichler-esque house, in a neighborhood known for its tracts of homes by the famous developer, was a little different from the rest- a one-off custom build from 1962 that had mid-century modern bones but funky, neo-traditional finishes in the worn-out, time capsule state that the new owners found it. This called for an almost-gut remodel to keep the good, upgrade the building’s envelope and MEP systems, and reimagine the home’s character. To create a home that feels of its times, both now and then- A mid-century for the 21st century. At the center of the existing home was a long, slender rectangular form that contained a fireplace, an indoor BBQ, and kitchen storage, and on the other side an original, suspended wood and steel rod stair down to the bedroom level below. Under the carpeted treads we were sure we’d find beautiful oak, as this stair was identical to one at our earlier Clarendon heights mid-century project. This elegant core was obscured by walls that enclosed the kitchen and breakfast areas and a jumble of aged finishes that hid the elegance of this defining element. Lincoln Lighthill Architect removed the walls and unified the core’s finishes with light grey ground-face concrete block on the upgraded fireplace and BBQ, lacquered cabinets, and chalkboard paint at the stair wall for the owners’ young children to decorate. A new skylight above the stair washes this wall with light and brightens up the formerly dark center of the house. The rest of the interior is a combination of mid-century-inspired elements and modern updates. New finishes throughout- cork flooring, ground-face concrete block, Heath tile, and white birch millwork give the interior the mid-century character it never fully had, while modern, minimalist detailing gives it a timeless, serene simplicity. New lighting throughout, mostly indirect and all warm-dim LED , subtly and efficiently lights the home. All new plumbing and fixtures similarly reduce the home’s use of precious resources. On the exterior, new windows, insulation, and roofing provide modern standards of comfort and efficiency, while a new paint job and brick stain give the house an elegant yet playful character, with the golden yellow Heath tile from the primary bathroom floor reappearing on the front door.

After completing an interior remodel for this mid-century home in the South Salem hills, we revived the old, rundown backyard and transformed it into an outdoor living room that reflects the openness of the new interior living space. We tied the outside and inside together to create a cohesive connection between the two. The yard was spread out with multiple elevations and tiers, which we used to create “outdoor rooms” with separate seating, eating and gardening areas that flowed seamlessly from one to another. We installed a fire pit in the seating area; built-in pizza oven, wok and bar-b-que in the outdoor kitchen; and a soaking tub on the lower deck. The concrete dining table doubled as a ping-pong table and required a boom truck to lift the pieces over the house and into the backyard. The result is an outdoor sanctuary the homeowners can effortlessly enjoy year-round.

Open the bold red double doors to an extended hallway accented with beautiful tray lighting. HD Estates
シアトルにある広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (グレーの壁、無垢フローリング、赤いドア、グレーの床) の写真

Entry Niche Tibetan scroll painting (gold leaf-highlighted canvas on embroidery) above repurposed Tibetan scripture chest provide a dramatic yet attractive focal point to entry area. Flowers pick up on the softer colors of the artwork. The round rug, which repeats the spherical shape of the bronze finished accent pieces on the chest and the arc of the Asian lamp, harmonizes the entire arrangement.

シアトルにある中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (グレーの壁、赤いドア) の写真

Classy front entry way from private porch into main room of the cozy home
サンフランシスコにある北欧スタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (グレーの壁、ラミネートの床、黄色いドア、茶色い床) の写真

Front entryway. Banyan Photography
他の地域にある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (グレーの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、赤いドア) の写真

ナッシュビルにある中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (グレーの壁、赤いドア) の写真

ブリスベンにある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (グレーの壁、赤いドア) の写真

Foyer fretwork we manufactured to match the ceilings in this home. Hand cut, not CNC.
マイアミにあるお手頃価格のアジアンスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (グレーの壁、大理石の床、赤いドア) の写真

Event center in Carbondale, Kansas.
オマハにあるラスティックスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (グレーの壁、コンクリートの床、赤いドア、グレーの床) の写真

他の地域にある広いビーチスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (グレーの壁、赤いドア) の写真

サンフランシスコにある中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな玄関 (グレーの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、赤いドア) の写真

Foyer fretwork we manufactured to match the ceilings in this home. Hand cut, not CNC.
マイアミにあるお手頃価格のアジアンスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (グレーの壁、大理石の床、赤いドア) の写真

チャールストンにある広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (無垢フローリング、赤いドア、グレーの壁) の写真

サンフランシスコにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関 (グレーの壁、赤いドア) の写真

サンフランシスコにある高級な巨大なトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (グレーの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、黄色いドア、黄色い床) の写真

Event center in Carbondale, Kansas.
オマハにあるラスティックスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (グレーの壁、コンクリートの床、赤いドア、グレーの床) の写真

Алексей Князев
モスクワにある高級な中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな玄関ホール (グレーの壁、磁器タイルの床、赤いドア、グレーの床) の写真