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Palm Springs Custom
Palm Springs Custom
Wattle Court Sydney NorthWattle Court Sydney North
Inspiration for a midcentury exterior.
Karli Rise #1
Karli Rise #1
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This 8.3 star energy rated home is a beacon when it comes to paired back, simple and functional elegance. With great attention to detail in the design phase as well as carefully considered selections in materials, openings and layout this home performs like a Ferrari. The in-slab hydronic system that is run off a sizeable PV system assists with minimising temperature fluctuations. This home is entered into 2023 Design Matters Award as well as a winner of the 2023 HIA Greensmart Awards. Karli Rise is featured in Sanctuary Magazine in 2023.
Bridge House
Bridge House
HAUS | Architecture For Modern LifestylesHAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
Northeast Elevation reveals private deck, dog run, and entry porch overlooking Pier Cove Valley to the north - Bridge House - Fenneville, Michigan - Lake Michigan, Saugutuck, Michigan, Douglas Michigan - HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
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Los Altos New Residence
Los Altos New Residence
Klopf ArchitectureKlopf Architecture
Klopf Architecture and Outer space Landscape Architects designed a new warm, modern, open, indoor-outdoor home in Los Altos, California. Inspired by mid-century modern homes but looking for something completely new and custom, the owners, a couple with two children, bought an older ranch style home with the intention of replacing it. Created on a grid, the house is designed to be at rest with differentiated spaces for activities; living, playing, cooking, dining and a piano space. The low-sloping gable roof over the great room brings a grand feeling to the space. The clerestory windows at the high sloping roof make the grand space light and airy. Upon entering the house, an open atrium entry in the middle of the house provides light and nature to the great room. The Heath tile wall at the back of the atrium blocks direct view of the rear yard from the entry door for privacy. The bedrooms, bathrooms, play room and the sitting room are under flat wing-like roofs that balance on either side of the low sloping gable roof of the main space. Large sliding glass panels and pocketing glass doors foster openness to the front and back yards. In the front there is a fenced-in play space connected to the play room, creating an indoor-outdoor play space that could change in use over the years. The play room can also be closed off from the great room with a large pocketing door. In the rear, everything opens up to a deck overlooking a pool where the family can come together outdoors. Wood siding travels from exterior to interior, accentuating the indoor-outdoor nature of the house. Where the exterior siding doesn’t come inside, a palette of white oak floors, white walls, walnut cabinetry, and dark window frames ties all the spaces together to create a uniform feeling and flow throughout the house. The custom cabinetry matches the minimal joinery of the rest of the house, a trim-less, minimal appearance. Wood siding was mitered in the corners, including where siding meets the interior drywall. Wall materials were held up off the floor with a minimal reveal. This tight detailing gives a sense of cleanliness to the house. The garage door of the house is completely flush and of the same material as the garage wall, de-emphasizing the garage door and making the street presentation of the house kinder to the neighborhood. The house is akin to a custom, modern-day Eichler home in many ways. Inspired by mid-century modern homes with today’s materials, approaches, standards, and technologies. The goals were to create an indoor-outdoor home that was energy-efficient, light and flexible for young children to grow. This 3,000 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom new house is located in Los Altos in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, and Chuang-Ming Liu 
Landscape Architect: Outer space Landscape Architects 
Structural Engineer: ZFA Structural Engineers 
Staging: Da Lusso Design 
Photography ©2018 Mariko Reed 
Location: Los Altos, CA
 Year completed: 2017
Modern Porch
Modern Porch
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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
Eclectic Mid-Century
Eclectic Mid-Century
Compliment DesignCompliment Design
Design ideas for a midcentury exterior in Denver.
Mid Century/Transitional
Mid Century/Transitional
Rebecca Ryan DesignRebecca Ryan Design
Midcentury one-storey grey house exterior in Minneapolis with concrete fiberboard siding, a hip roof, a shingle roof, a black roof and clapboard siding.
Marlborough House
Marlborough House
Colab Architecture & Urban DesignColab Architecture & Urban Design
View from backyard.
Design ideas for a midcentury multi-coloured house exterior in Portland with wood siding and a gable roof.
Bellevue Mid-Modern
Bellevue Mid-Modern
Lane Williams ArchitectsLane Williams Architects
mid-modern urban home. Steel Catwalk
Large midcentury two-storey black exterior in Seattle with a gable roof and mixed siding.
Update of the Mid Century Modern Colorado Style
Update of the Mid Century Modern Colorado Style
Faye Crowe Architect LLCFaye Crowe Architect LLC
Photo of a large midcentury one-storey grey house exterior in Denver with a shed roof and mixed siding.
Anderson Residence
Anderson Residence
BUNNYFiSH studioBUNNYFiSH studio
Photos by Francis and Francis Photography The Anderson Residence is ‘practically’ a new home in one of Las Vegas midcentury modern neighborhoods McNeil. The house is the current home of Ian Anderson the local Herman Miller dealer and Shanna Anderson of Leeland furniture family. When Ian first introduced CSPA studio to the project it was burned down house. Turns out that the house is a 1960 midcentury modern sister of two homes that was destroyed by arson in a dispute between landlord and tenant. Once inside the burned walls it was quite clear what a wonderful house it once was. Great care was taken to try and restore the house to a similar splendor. The reality is the remodel didn’t involve much of the original house, by the time the fire damage was remediated there wasn’t much left. The renovation includes an additional 1000 SF of office, guest bedroom, laundry, mudroom, guest toilet outdoor shower and a garage. The roof line was raised in order to accommodate a forced air mechanical system, but care was taken to keep the lines long and low (appearing) to match the midcentury modern style. The House is an H-shape. Typically houses of this time period would have small rooms with long narrow hallways. However in this case with the walls burned out one can see from one side of the house to other creating a huge feeling space. It was decided to totally open the East side of the house and make the kitchen which gently spills into the living room and wood burning fireplace the public side. New windows and a huge 16’ sliding door were added all the way around the courtyard so that one can see out and across into the private side. On the west side of the house the long thin hallway is opened up by the windows to the courtyard and the long wall offers an opportunity for a gallery style art display. The long hallway opens to two bedrooms, shared bathroom and master bedroom. The end of the hallway opens to a casual living room and the swimming pool area. The house has no formal dining room but a 15’ custom crafted table by Ian’s sculptor father that is an extension of the kitchen island. The H-shape creates two covered areas, one is the front entry courtyard, fenced in by a Brazilian walnut enclosure and crowned by a steel art installation by Ian’s father. The rear covered courtyard is a breezy spot for chilling out on a hot desert day. The pool was re-finished and a shallow soaking deck added. A new barbeque and covered patio added. Some of the large plant material was salvaged and nursed back to health and a complete new desert landscape was re-installed to bring the exterior to life.
Mid-Century Ranch
Mid-Century Ranch
PKA.PKA.
Andrea Rugg Photography
Midcentury exterior in Minneapolis.
Butterfly Beach Villa
Butterfly Beach Villa
Neumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects LLPNeumann Mendro Andrulaitis Architects LLP
Ciro Coelho Photography
Photo of a midcentury one-storey exterior in Santa Barbara with a metal roof.
Mid-Century Remodel
Mid-Century Remodel
2fORM Architecture2fORM Architecture
New Life to the Exterior Higher Resolution Photography
This is an example of a midcentury exterior in Portland with wood siding and a gable roof.
Hornstein Residence
Hornstein Residence
Design PlatformDesign Platform
Fully renovated 1969 ranch. New exterior color scheme, and custom designed and built front door made from Mahogany and Maple. All photography by: www.davidlauerphotography.com
Cedar Point: Modern Home
Cedar Point: Modern Home
Timberlake Custom HomesTimberlake Custom Homes
mid-century design with organic feel for the lake and surrounding mountains
Photo of a large midcentury one-storey green house exterior in Atlanta with mixed siding, a shingle roof and a brown roof.
Ferndale: Mid-century four bedroom single story home
Ferndale: Mid-century four bedroom single story home
Muchmore DesignMuchmore Design
From a dilapidated 1960’s bungalow to a contemporary single storey Californian ranch style property. Ferndale is now a home fit for the 21st century with a strong appreciation for considered mid-century design. A rare example of coherent design and iconic features paired with premium finishes bespoke furniture and beautiful styling.
Mid-Century Addition
Mid-Century Addition
Studio B DesignsStudio B Designs
Inspiration for a midcentury exterior in Dallas.
Charming One Story Home
Charming One Story Home
Widespread SolutionsWidespread Solutions
This beautiful one-story brick rancher located in Henrico County is impressive. Painting brick can be a hard decision to make but it’s a tried and true way of updating your home’s exterior without replacing the masonry. While some brick styles have stood the test of time, others have become dated more quickly. Moreover, many homeowners prefer a solid color for their home as compared to the natural variety of brick. This home was painted with Benjamin Moore’s Mayonnaise, a versatile bright white with a touch of creamy yellow.

Midcentury Exterior Design Ideas

20x30 Summit Series – Small Kitchen + Medium Bath
20x30 Summit Series – Small Kitchen + Medium Bath
Studio Shed - Live Large.  Build Small.Studio Shed - Live Large. Build Small.
At Studio Shed, we provide end-to-end design, manufacturing, and installation of accessory dwelling units and interiors with our Summit Series model. Our turnkey interior packages allow you to skip the lengthy back-and-forth of a traditional design process without compromising your unique vision! Featured Studio Shed: • 20x30 Summit Series • Volcano Gray Lap Siding • Timber Bark Doors • Panda Gray Soffits • Dark Bronze Aluminum • Lifestyle Interior Package
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