Project Description

This property started its life in the early 1960s as did most homes in Midtown Terrace: a two story living space inspired by the Midcentury Modern movement with simplicity and clean lines.  The 1980s brought a remodel that layered on a Post-Modern aesthetic, with curving walls, contrasting shapes, and bold colors highlighting classical architectural forms.  The clients wanted to modernize the living space while downplaying the post-modern elements.  The challenge?  How to bring the home up to the standards of the present day without the cost of extensive exterior construction.

The interior spaces of the house received a contemporary makeover.  A beautiful architectural feature wall, grounded in a playful 1950s sensibility, provides separation between the kitchen and living room while maintaining an open floorplan.  Skylights and windows were maintained and expanded, forging a connection between the interior and exterior spaces.  A muted color palate downplays the curving front wall of the primary suite while decorative columns and tray ceiling from the Po-Mo remodel were removed.  The bathrooms were completely rebuilt resulting in a contemporary yet timeless aesthetic.