Six Features That Make a Home Mid
Photograph courtesy Susan RissoverNationwide, Mid-Century Modern homes are making a major real estate comeback.Unfortunately, the style fell out of favor for several decades when home buyer tastes shifted toward transitional architecture, combining open floor plans with more square footage and more traditional architectural features.

The Mid-Century Modern House Style Explained
History of the Mid-Century Modern house styleMid-Century Modern defines the period of design from about the mid-1940s through the mid-1960s.Great rooms, popular in new construction or remodels, draw their inspiration from the open floorplans of Mid-Century Modern homes.”Where can you find Mid-Century Modern homes?

This Mid-Century Modern House In North Carolina Received A Fresh
Photography © Keith IssacsArchitecture firm in situ studio have updated a well-loved, 1960’s, low-sloped ranch house in Raleigh, North Carolina, and turned it into a bright and welcoming family home.Before photography by Joseph Amory, After photography © Keith Issacs.

Please, Don't Paint Your Mid
There are several problems with painting mid-century brick that can be summarized this way:AestheticPainting brick is contrary to the mid-century ideal of honest materials.Mid-Century Brick: the Modernists’ friendNow, lets talk about how many Modernist Masters focused on brick as a key building material.But the most important thing about painted brick might be that …Painting Brick is Bad for your House … StructureWhen you paint brick you seal in moisture.

Need zippy ext paint for our red brick mid-century modern
We're ready to paint and have bought multiple unsuccessful samples.I don't want to paint the brick because of cost and upkeep.

Midcentury modern Erie home brings the outdoors inside
Midcentury modern Erie home brings the outdoors insideYou won’t find many homes like the one at 330 Hilltop Road in Erie.The large window walls and clerestory windows definitely bring the outdoors inside in this open floor plan.The dining room includes built-ins and the sunroom looks out on the property.

A St. Louis Vintage Store Owner Transforms Her Own Mid Century
BEFORE: The living room features a wall of windows that provide tons of natural light, highlighting the dark-lava-rock fireplace and glimmering copper hood.AFTER: Anna retained the windows, lava-rock cladding, and copper hood but painted the window frames black.
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Should I paint my Mid Century Modern brick home?
Have to sell my great mid century home and I am stuck between 2 options.OR 2) Should I go all in and paint the brick?The interior fireplace I did a nice taupe-y color and my realtor thought maybe the exterior to match?(Interior red brick/wood panel is before, taupe/white is after).The brick color below is what my realtor suggested to paint exterior, with black/white trim.
Curb appeal for a Red Brick Mid Century Ranch
I recently purchased a wonderfully built 1959 red brick ranch home.I am in desperate need to revamp the street view.I want to make it a stunning Mid Century Marvel!!

A New Mid-Century Modern Inspired House Arrives In This Seattle
There’s a wood-burning fireplace and a covered outdoor living room.The living room has a vaulted tongue and groove cedar ceiling.Photography by Lara SwimmerThe living room shares the open interior with the dining room and the kitchen.Photography by Lara SwimmerOff the living room is the hallway that leads to the bedrooms, bathrooms and laundry room.Photography by Lara SwimmerThe master bedroom has a sloped cedar ceiling and a wide pocket door opens it up to the backyard.
Isadore Shank's Limberg House Demolished
The new owners of the Limberg House had it torn down this month.The tragic end of the Limberg House is symptomatic of the plight of significant mid-century modern houses in Ladue.

Ranch-o-Rama - Isthmus
The deeper I dug, the more obsessed I became with the potential of mid-century ranch houses.A ranch house “unstacks” these spaces onto a single level and does away with the division between “polite” and personal spaces.The majority of Madison ranch houses are modest, but builders grew more adventurous over time.She and her husband have moved many times for work and they look for mid-century houses when they relocate.

18 Stunning Pictures of Mid-Century Modern Home Exteriors
Here are some stunning pictures of mid-century modern home exteriors sure to inspire!18 Stunning Pictures of Mid-Century Modern Home Exteriors#1 Natural SimplicityIf you are surrounded by nature, go for a more natural look with darker colors and wood tones.#13 Timeless Mid-Century ModernWe obviously couldn’t curate a list of stunning mid-century modern home exteriors without including one of our favorite designs.

This Midcentury Modern Home in Tarrytown is Versatile Enough for a
But the founder of Jay Corder Architect is not one to back down from a challenging lot.“We had to be very careful with how the house was sited and had more restrictive parameters that limited outdoor space,” he says.“I gravitate toward clean, modern lines and unfussy architecture, and the simple materials lent themselves to a clear color palette,” she says.“It’s made from poured tinted resins that are layered on top of one another.”While outdoor space is limited, the backyard is arguably the star of the home.

In Situ Studio revives midcentury modern home in North Carolina
American firm In Situ Studio has overhauled a mid-century modern dwelling in Raleigh, North Carolina, that had been "haphazardly chopped up" over the years."What was originally a clean image of midcentury residential architecture had fallen into disarray," said In Situ Studio, a local firm established in 2010.

The Remodel Of This Mid-Century Modern Home Is Filled With Design
Strand Design in collaboration with Str8 Modern, has completed the remodel of a mid-century modern home in Golden Valley, Minnesota.A folding glass wall opens the living room to a wood deck that extends the available living space.

Midcentury House Renovation in Boise, Idaho: Before/After
Let’s be honest, many midcentury houses don’t have that sleek Neutra look we all love and aspire to for our houses.Interior designer Jessica Luque calls those houses “midcentury modest”, spot on.Several neighborhoods in Boise that were built in the 1950’s and 60’s accommodate incredible midcentury homes.

Garage door color advice for mid century red brick ranch
Slowly adding mid-century touches to our red brick ranch, beginning with a focal point front door.I know we need to update the trim color, and I'm thinking about dark gray.

Lusk Corporation built many great mid-century Tucson homes
Lusk neighborhood homes for sale:Interested in buying or selling a Lusk home?Contact us to go over your needs: [email protected] or 520-975-8956Interactive Map of Lusk neighborhoods in TucsonWhich Lusk neighborhood suits you best?Citation Park is serviced by these TUSD schools: Kellond Elementary, Mansfeld Middle, and Tucson High.

This Renovated Mid Century Modern House Sits On A Plateau Above
Photography by David PapazianStuart Silk Architects together with interior design firm Maison Inc., have recently completed the renovation of a mid-century modern house located on a plateau above Coachella Valley, California, that was originally built in the 1960s.Photography by David PapazianThe home has walls of glass that open to reveal outdoor seating areas with pergolas.Photography by David PapazianOutside, the rear of the house opens to a large yard, with a lawn, a swimming pool, and numerous outdoor living areas.Photography by David PapazianOne of those outdoor living areas incorporates a fireplace into the architecture of the house, while a built-in barbecue sits on the edge of the landscaped garden.Photography by David PapazianThe private patio has a sculpture and a water feature, that both help to create a calming atmosphere.
Midcentury modern home with retro orange kitchen asks $660K
Location: Denver, ColoradoPrice: $659,900Though this 1950s East Denver home has been upgraded, it retains many of the original details of its midcentury modern design—including a retro kitchen that's not to be missed.The orange and yellow cabinets bring a delightful shower of color to the space, which comes with its own eat-in dining area.
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Mid-Century Modern House Renovation
Nestled in a wooded, urban lot, this authentic Mid-Century Modern home underwent an extensive renovation to modernize the surfaces and systems while preserving the charm and essence of the original structure.Honored by the local preservation society, the home now serves as a defining structure for Mid-Century Modern architecture in its region.The owner wanted to preserve as much of the existing wall paneling as possible, so a complete gut was not an option.CollectionsThe home serves as a backdrop to display the owner’s collection of Mid-Century Modern art and artifacts.

The Story of How Midcentury Modern Came to Farmers Branch
“Nowhere is the striking growth of Dallas County more vividly illustrated than in the once-small town of Farmers Branch,” the Dallas Times Herald observed.A local contractor named Bobbie Gail Ladd built some of those houses in the humble suburb of Farmers Branch.

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Epitomized by the work of influential California architects Charles and Ray Eames and real estate developer Joseph Eichler, mid-century modern homes took root in Seattle when the city was expanding beyond its core into neighborhoods such as Magnolia, View Ridge and West Seattle.“These houses flow like we live today—less formal, more comfortable, more organic,” Potvin says.“And the beauty of this 60-year-old design is that it lends itself easily to remodels.

Midcentury time capsule in West Lake Hills wants $1.2M
Okay, this West Lake Hills home isn’t literally a time capsule, of course.And perhaps, unless there’s terrazzo under all that wall-to-wall carpeting, it doesn’t have the wow factor of some midcentury modern homes.
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Need exterior paint color scheme for mid century modern with red brick
My husband and I can't find the right color scheme for the exterior of our newly purchased mid century modern home with red brick and reddish roof.We don't want to paint the brick because we like the raw natural effect and it's too expensive of an option to keep up with over time.

For the first time, Landmark Society honors Mid-century Modern
He asked Mr. DeWitt if he could purchase the cement from his company, but he would not be able to pay him all at once.After looking at the drawings, Mr. DeWitt agreed to the payment plan and Henry’s dream began to become a reality.

Classy 1958 mid-century modern time capsule ranch house in Houston
There’s lots to see thanks to photos courtesy of TK Images, so come on in and take a look, won’t you?Robert replied:The whole real estate market in Houston is red hot right now, but for more unique, interesting properties, it can be a real feeding frenzy!With so many neutral surfaces — wood floor, wood paneling, brick wall — bold furniture like the orange sofa sectional works well in this space.

Midcentury Magic
Matt Brown has lived in Highland Hills for five years with his young son and daughter.× 2 of 6 Expand Brown has been collecting Midcentury furniture since the 1980s and enjoys displaying it in its natural habitat.× 1 of 6 Expand Jen Anderson and Jim Broyhill have lived in their house for less than a year and were attracted to Highland Hills for its Midcentury architecture.× 6 of 6 Expand Kittle lives simply, with few carefully chosen pieces of furniture and art.Like the Amish, Highland Hills residents pitched in and helped build roofs for their neighbors.
Repeating architectural motifs: A hat trick example from this 1953
This 1953 time capsule house in Mt.), but what really caught our eye is how the architect repeated one architecturaly motif — the pinwheel — three times throughout the house.We love repetition of architectural elements… and we love things in threes.

Midcentury masterpiece drops asking price to $1.2M
When last we saw this classic midcentury modern home, designed by and the personal residence of Austin architect Herbert Crume, it was August, and the asking price was $1.4 million.We’re not sure if it ever really left the market, but now it’s popped up in the listings for $1.25 million, a substantially friendlier price if you’re already looking in that range.The 1,920-square-foot home was inspired by the California case-study movement and designed and built in 1953 by Austin architect Herbert Crume for his family.Crume was a University of Texas graduate; he studied in Chicago before joining Austin’s high-profile Fehr and Granger firm, which was responsible for many of Austin’s midcentury gems.
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Mid-century modern home offers fresh and inspiring details in Austin
This mid-century modern home was designed by Baldridge Architects, and built by Acero Construction, located in the Zilker neighborhood of Austin, Texas.Overall, the design is a modern house with a nod to American mid-century architecture.

This Mid-Century Modern Ranch in Beechview was a Gift to a New
It was around that time that cement finisher Edward “Spitz” Caliguire built a house for his new bride, Helen, as a wedding gift.They were married in 1957 and together for almost 54 years.”The Mid-Century Modern ranch is priced at $174,900 (MLS# 1541115, Richard Xander, Berkshire Hathaway, thepreferredrealty.com).Along with a cyclone fence in the front, the home’s property includes several planting beds filled with perennials and flowering bushes.There’s also an original light fixture hanging from a chain.

Midcentury modern style inspired this gleaming new house in Austin
From the turquoise door to masonry walls to the vintage baby blue convertible sitting under the carport, this Austin, Texas, home is pure midcentury modern eye candy—yet, not exactly.The Inglewood Courtyard Residence, designed by Mark Odom Studio, is actually a newly constructed home with a faithful expression of the much-loved style.
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Carefully updated midcentury modern asks $260K in Houston
We also never tire of ogling midcentury real estate, like this cute three-bedroom, two-bath home built in 1962 in Houston, Texas.Located southeast of downtown near the soon-to-open Houston Botanic Garden, the 1,850-square-foot home has been renovated with authenticity in mind.
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Exterior Updates on a Mid-Century Yellow Brick House
Hello there, I'm hoping you can help us come up with some design ideas for the front of our home.There used to be lots of bushes and statues in front when we purchased it, but we ripped all of those out.
