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Regional ModernGorgeous updates honor the original spirit of 5 great midcentury homes from California to Cape Cod
Becky HarrisOctober 17, 2011
Houzz Contributor. Hi there! I live in a 1940s cottage in Atlanta that I'll describe as "collected."I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia.
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The term Midcentury Modern tends to be tossed around haphazardly (I’ve been guilty of this myself), so we’re going to look at some dazzling houses that truly embody the style. Most of the examples below have been recently renovated, to undo 1970s or 1980s renovations, to add on to the square footage, and/or to make them more energy efficient.
In each project, the designers honored the spirit of the original plans and details. And we have full home tours of each, which you may link over to and explore via the numbered titles.
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1. 1950s William Wurster ranch: Architect Charles Delisle respected the history of this home in California's Portola Valley, keeping the spirit of the era alive via a mix of contemporary and custom pieces.
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This new custom cantilevered cabinet plays with a classic midcentury color palette and blocky geometry, but has a fresh look.
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A collection of ceramics is a nod to the history of midcentury pottery in California.
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Hammer Architects
2. Midcentury Modern second home on Cape Cod: The original butterfly-roofed wing on the house on this site was designed by Henry Hebblin, who had studied with Eero Saarinen and worked for Alvar Aalto.
When Mark Hammer was hired to winterize the house and design an addition, he kept Hebblin's portion of the home and gleaned inspiration from the butterfly roof.
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The final renovation was designed with sustainability in mind. The once seasonal home now serves as a year-round house, with portions that can be shut off and save energy when there aren’t guests, and makes the most of natural light. Most importantly, Hammer has created continuity between the midcentury wing and the new construction.
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Beth Dotolo, ASID, RID, NCIDQ
3. Family-friendly Midcentury Modern: Pulp Design Studios was charged with creating a stylish nest for a young family. A soft modern approach full of vibrant color was the answer. The classicly open room is grounded with the dynamic Missoni rug and includes a classic Bertoia Bird Chair.
Beth Dotolo, ASID, RID, NCIDQ
A child’s size Cherner table and chairs is perfect for little modernists. There are so many classic child-sized pieces on the market these days that it’s easy to carry a midcentury aesthetic into childrens’ bedrooms and playrooms.
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Beth Dotolo, ASID, RID, NCIDQ
The art arrangement is a variation on the classic modern grid, alternating horizontal and vertical rectangular frames. It's a nice way to keep the family photos on display in a tight, modern way.
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Jenny Mitchell
4. Atomic Flair in the Blue Ridge Mountains: For blogger and vintage maven Jenny Mitchell, this house was love at first sight.
Her eye for atomic style and talent for finding thrifted treasures have resulted in a fun and cheerful home that blends old and new seamlessly.
While a self-described “minimalist-maximalist,” Mitchell knew that all this patio needed was two bright butterfly chairs to give it a big midcentury pop of style.
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Gary Hutton Design
5. 1962 Custom Eichler House Renovation: Located on San Francisco Bay, this home’s original midcentury charm had been wiped out by a misguided 1980s renovation. Designer Gary Hutton was able to get his hands on the original plans and bring this home back to its original glory.
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Nothing brings out a midcentury home’s best like one of the best midcentury furniture and art collections around. Here we’re looking over a Nelson Marshmallow Sofa to an original Andy Warhol.
Gary Hutton Design
Saarinen Executive Chairs, a Florence Knoll table and a PH Pendant create the ultimate midcentury dining area.
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Finally, a rare Eames game table with a large piece by Sarah Morris in the background creates a vibrant corner. As for the head on the table, I have no idea. Does anyone know its history? Please share in the Comments section. See more of this home.
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