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

Brown Jackson House

Flavin Architects

Mid-Century Remodel on Tabor Hill This sensitively sited house was designed by Robert Coolidge, a renowned architect and grandson of President Calvin Coolidge. The house features a symmetrical gable roof and beautiful floor to ceiling glass facing due south, smartly oriented for passive solar heating. Situated on a steep lot, the house is primarily a single story that steps down to a family room. This lower level opens to a New England exterior. Our goals for this project were to maintain the integrity of the original design while creating more modern spaces. Our design team worked to envision what Coolidge himself might have designed if he'd had access to modern materials and fixtures. With the aim of creating a signature space that ties together the living, dining, and kitchen areas, we designed a variation on the 1950's "floating kitchen." In this inviting assembly, the kitchen is located away from exterior walls, which allows views from the floor-to-ceiling glass to remain uninterrupted by cabinetry. We updated rooms throughout the house; installing modern features that pay homage to the fine, sleek lines of the original design. Finally, we opened the family room to a terrace featuring a fire pit. Since a hallmark of our design is the diminishment of the hard line between interior and exterior, we were especially pleased for the opportunity to update this classic work.

Terrell Hills Mid Century Modern Project

Haven Design and Construction

In the dining room, we added a walnut bar with an antique gold toekick and antique gold hardware, along with an enclosed tall walnut cabinet for storage. The tall dining room cabinet also conceals a vertical steel structural beam, while providing valuable storage space. The original dining room cabinets had been whitewashed and they also featured many tiny drawers and damaged drawer glides that were no longer practical for storage. So, we removed them and built in new cabinets that look as if they have always been there. The new walnut bar features geometric wall tile that matches the kitchen backsplash. The walnut bar and dining cabinets breathe new life into the space and echo the tones of the wood walls and cabinets in the adjoining kitchen and living room. Finally, our design team finished the space with MCM furniture, art and accessories.

Moss wall, vertical plant garden art

Wabimoss

This green living wall art is actually preserved moss in a burned pine frame. It is accented by a glass vase that is made to look opaque and down. The reeds in the vase offset the green of the vertical garden. The green wall really pops out against the white background and mid-century cabinet.

MODERN CRAFTS(WO)MAN

Vivid Interiors

中くらいなミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、茶色い床) の写真

Sherman Oaks

GLYNNdesignbuild

The decorative masonry wall screens the entry way from the dining area. The Dining Area centers under a refurbished custom skylight with a pinwheel design.

Stunning Mid-Century Remodel

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

The epitome of indoor-outdoor living, not just one but *two* walls of this home consist primarily of accordion doors which fully open the public areas of the house to the back yard. A flush transition ensures steady footing while walking in and out of the house.

Transitional Blue, Gray and Red Dining Room

Jennifer Gustafson Interior Design

This eclectic dining room mixes modern and vintage pieces to create a comfortable yet sophisticated space to entertain friends. The salon style installation feature the client's favorite family photos. Photo Credit - Christopher Stark

Chamblee Mid Century Modern

Susie Mae Design

アトランタにあるミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (白い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

Saugatuck Residence

Welcome Home Design Group

Jennifer Mayo Studios
グランドラピッズにあるお手頃価格の小さなミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (白い壁、無垢フローリング、暖炉なし) の写真

Midcentury-Style Renovation

S+H Construction

The living and dining area of this renovated midcentury home feature floor-to-ceiling windows; regardless of the season, the homeowners can enjoy the stunning landscapes outside.

Mid-Century Marvelous Home

Monica Milewski

Monica Milewski
フェニックスにある広いミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (セラミックタイルの床、グレーの床、白い壁) の写真

Hillsborough Mid-century Modern

Addison Strong Design Studio

サンフランシスコにある中くらいなミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、茶色い床) の写真

Wright Residence

Olympic Kitchens

トロントにあるミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床) の写真

East Vancouver Fireplace & Living Room

Construct by Nuthatch

Custom dining room fireplace surround featuring authentic Moroccan zellige tiles. The fireplace is accented by a custom bench seat for the dining room. The surround expands to the wall to create a step which creates the new location for a home bar.

Kurt Forschen Photographer

Twist Tours Real Estate and Portfolio Marketing

Kurt Forschen
オースティンにあるミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (白い壁) の写真

Chef's Kitchen

Studio Z Architecture

An 8-foot-wide addition to the end of this mid-century modern gem of a home designed by the well-known local modernist architect Robert Metcalf allowed the former galley kitchen to be enlarged and modernized. The eating nook and the kitchen were flipped, moving the kitchen closer to the garage and the eating area to the end of the house to take advantage of the gorgeous view. Clean lines, glass tile backsplashes, and a glass breakfast counter give the home an update that fits beautifully with the original architect’s design. The breezeway between the garage and the house was partially filled in to become a small mud room and a walk-in pantry. Contractor: D.A. Haig Contracting LLC Photos: Emily Rose Imagery

Another picture from outside

Kaylovesvintage

アムステルダムにあるミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (白い壁) の写真

Kleine Wohnung in Berlin

Loft Kolasinski

Karolina Bąk www.karolinabak.com
ベルリンにあるお手頃価格の小さなミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (白い壁、暖炉なし、無垢フローリング) の写真

蛇溝の家

ARCH （アーチ）

他の地域にある中くらいなミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (白い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

緑色の、オレンジのミッドセンチュリースタイルのダイニング (白い壁) の写真

ダイニングは家族がそろって向き合うスペース。食卓を囲んで会話がはずめば、食事もいっそうおいしく感じられることでしょう。日本の家庭では、リビングダイニングとしてまとめられている間取りも多いですが、食事をいただく場所ですので、いつも片付いていて清潔に保たれているようにしたいですね。特に、朝食・ランチ・ディナーすべてをダイニングでとるという方は、いっそうインテリアに力を入れたい場所です。ダイニングの多くがキッチンの隣に設置されている場合、デザインに統一感を持たせると空間がすっきりとした印象になります。

ミッドセンチュリースタイルのダイニングのインテリアは“シンプル”が正解

ダイニングの主役は、ダイニングテーブルに乗る食事です。食事をおいしく食べる場所という役割が明確なダイニングのインテリアは実に悩ましいところです。例えば、レストランではフレンチ、イタリアン、和食、中華とジャンルごとにインテリアも食事に合わせてコーディネートしますが、一般の家庭では今日はイタリアン、今日は和食、とそのときどきによってメニューが変わるのでそうはいきません。なので、どんなものにも合わせやすい、シンプルめなダイニングインテリアで統一するのが正解。その代わり、ランチョンマットを食事によって変えたり、テーブルに季節の花などを飾ったりして、その料理を引き立たせ、かつ、ダイニングルームにアクセントを与えましょう。

ミッドセンチュリースタイルのダイニングの照明の選び方

ダイニングでは照明も重要なポイント。食材をおいしそうに見せ、家族の“おいしい”顔をはっきり映す照明の選び方を知りましょう。ダイニングの照明は、発色をきれいに見せてくれる白熱球がおすすすめです。ダイニングは照明の使用時間も長いので、導入費用はかかれど寿命が長いLEDのタイプが人気です。特に、食欲をかき立てる“赤色”が鮮やかに見えます。また、陰影がはっきりするので立体感が出て、お料理をいっそう美しく、おいしそうに見せます。さらに、ダイニングにペンダントライトを設置する際には、その高さもポイント。高すぎるとまぶしさを感じ、低すぎるとテーブルの端まで光が当たらず、影ができてしまい、せっかくの料理も引き立ちません。シェード（傘）とテーブルまでの距離は、60〜80cm程度はなれているのが理想です。また、バランスのよいシェードの大きさ（直径）はテーブルのサイズの1/3程度とされています。ダイニングの照明は、実際に設置やシミュレーションをしてみないと、明るさや光の届く範囲がなかなか想定できません。ミッドセンチュリースタイルのダイニングの広さや間取り、自然光の入る窓の位置などを把握したうえで、照明の専門家に相談するのがおすすめです。