Mid-Century Wohnideen


Eric Rorer
Großer, Halbschattiger Mid-Century Garten hinter dem Haus mit Spielgerät in San Francisco
Großer, Halbschattiger Mid-Century Garten hinter dem Haus mit Spielgerät in San Francisco


The shape of the angled porch-roof, sets the tone for a truly modern entryway. This protective covering makes a dramatic statement, as it hovers over the front door. The blue-stone terrace conveys even more interest, as it gradually moves upward, morphing into steps, until it reaches the porch.
Porch Detail
The multicolored tan stone, used for the risers and retaining walls, is proportionally carried around the base of the house. Horizontal sustainable-fiber cement board replaces the original vertical wood siding, and widens the appearance of the facade. The color scheme — blue-grey siding, cherry-wood door and roof underside, and varied shades of tan and blue stone — is complimented by the crisp-contrasting black accents of the thin-round metal columns, railing, window sashes, and the roof fascia board and gutters.
This project is a stunning example of an exterior, that is both asymmetrical and symmetrical. Prior to the renovation, the house had a bland 1970s exterior. Now, it is interesting, unique, and inviting.
Photography Credit: Tom Holdsworth Photography
Contractor: Owings Brothers Contracting


This project involved several discrete updates that collectively transform this existing row house.
At the heart of the home, a section of floor was removed at the top level to open up the existing stair and allow light from a new skylight to penetrate deep into the home. The stair itself received a new maple guardrail and planter, with a Fiddle-leaf fig tree growing up through the opening towards the skylight.
On the top living level, an awkwardly located entrance to a full bathroom directly off the main stair was moved around the corner and out of the way by removing a little used tub from the bathroom, as well as an outdated heater in the back corner. This created a more discrete entrance to the existing, now half-bath, and opened up a space for a wall of pantry cabinets with built-in refrigerator, and an office nook at the rear of the house with a huge new awning window to let in light and air.
Downstairs, the two existing bathrooms we reconfigured and recreated as dedicated master and kids baths. The kids bath uses yellow and white hexagonal Heath tile to create a pixelated celebration of color. The master bath, hidden behind a flush wall of walnut cabinetry, utilizes another Heath tile color to create a calming retreat.
Throughout the home, walnut thin-ply cabinetry creates a strong contrast to the existing maple flooring, while the exposed blond edges of the material tie the two together. Rounded edges on integral pulls and door edges create pinstripe detailing that adds richness and a sense of playfulness to the design.


Reflecting the principles of mid century modern design and the seamless joining of spaces from inside to outside, we opened up the back and entrance to the property. Iroko decking meets the bespoke terrazzo style poured resin flooring that runs throughout much of the living area.
The dining area contains fitted shelving simply styled and
painted in the same palette as the surrounding walls. Black
retractable ceiling lights hang above the extendible walnut table creating an intimate atmosphere for evening entertaining. Concealed behind the wall of books is a full height sliding panel door is the study.


Mittelgroße Retro Wohnküche ohne Insel in L-Form mit Unterbauwaschbecken, flächenbündigen Schrankfronten, Quarzwerkstein-Arbeitsplatte, Küchenrückwand in Weiß, Rückwand aus Zementfliesen, Küchengeräten aus Edelstahl, Zementfliesen für Boden, grauem Boden, schwarzer Arbeitsplatte und dunklen Holzschränken in Minneapolis


This project involved several discrete updates that collectively transform this existing row house.
At the heart of the home, a section of floor was removed at the top level to open up the existing stair and allow light from a new skylight to penetrate deep into the home. The stair itself received a new maple guardrail and planter, with a Fiddle-leaf fig tree growing up through the opening towards the skylight.
On the top living level, an awkwardly located entrance to a full bathroom directly off the main stair was moved around the corner and out of the way by removing a little used tub from the bathroom, as well as an outdated heater in the back corner. This created a more discrete entrance to the existing, now half-bath, and opened up a space for a wall of pantry cabinets with built-in refrigerator, and an office nook at the rear of the house with a huge new awning window to let in light and air.
Downstairs, the two existing bathrooms we reconfigured and recreated as dedicated master and kids baths. The kids bath uses yellow and white hexagonal Heath tile to create a pixelated celebration of color. The master bath, hidden behind a flush wall of walnut cabinetry, utilizes another Heath tile color to create a calming retreat.
Throughout the home, walnut thin-ply cabinetry creates a strong contrast to the existing maple flooring, while the exposed blond edges of the material tie the two together. Rounded edges on integral pulls and door edges create pinstripe detailing that adds richness and a sense of playfulness to the design.


Retro Duschbad mit flächenbündigen Schrankfronten, hellbraunen Holzschränken, Badewanne in Nische, Duschbadewanne, grünen Fliesen, weißer Wandfarbe, Zementfliesen für Boden, Unterbauwaschbecken, buntem Boden, Schiebetür-Duschabtrennung, weißer Waschtischplatte, Wandnische, Einzelwaschbecken und freistehendem Waschtisch in Salt Lake City


Mittelgroße Retro Wohnküche in U-Form mit Doppelwaschbecken, flächenbündigen Schrankfronten, grauen Schränken, Quarzwerkstein-Arbeitsplatte, Küchenrückwand in Grau, Küchengeräten aus Edelstahl, braunem Holzboden, Kücheninsel und weißer Arbeitsplatte in Minneapolis


We designed this Daughter's Bathroom to be a tranquil and sophisticated space with accents of rose gold on sconces and cabinetry hardware. The rose gold is a lovely accent on the soft green/grey cabinetry. The vanity wall is covered in Ann Sacks glazed porcelain mosaic. The countertops are a beautiful White Macabus Quartzite for both an elegant yet easy care material.
Mid-Century Wohnideen
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