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OTO DesignOTO Design
Modern design and time-honored techniques meld seamlessly in the Makai House, a 3000-square-foot custom home designed to strategically fit on an existing footprint, located a stone’s throw from the Fauntleroy ferry dock in West Seattle. A courtyard in the rear of the house, a covered patio, and the front beach are all physically and visually connected, creating dynamic indoor-outdoor living, constantly changing with the seasons and the times of the day. Project Team | Lindal Home Architectural Designer | OTO Design Landscape Design | Board & Vellum General Contractor | Schaefer Construction Photography | Kevin Scott
Pearl River - Mid-century modern renovation
Pearl River - Mid-century modern renovation
ROAM ArchitectureROAM Architecture
Updating a modern classic These clients adore their home’s location, nestled within a 2-1/2 acre site largely wooded and abutting a creek and nature preserve. They contacted us with the intent of repairing some exterior and interior issues that were causing deterioration, and needed some assistance with the design and selection of new exterior materials which were in need of replacement. Our new proposed exterior includes new natural wood siding, a stone base, and corrugated metal. New entry doors and new cable rails completed this exterior renovation. Additionally, we assisted these clients resurrect an existing pool cabana structure and detached 2-car garage which had fallen into disrepair. The garage / cabana building was renovated in the same aesthetic as the main house.
Inwood Place
Inwood Place
Cuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior DesignCuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior Design
Addition of new central living room, with raised ceiling, and renovation to 1940s modern house. Artificial turf at front terrace enables outdoor living room when desired. Photo by Whit Preston
San Carlos Mid-Century Modern Remodel
San Carlos Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Klopf ArchitectureKlopf Architecture
Mariko Reed
Midcentury & Modern Reno
Midcentury & Modern Reno
Hyland HomesHyland Homes
Bateman Residence
Bateman Residence
cityhomeCOLLECTIVEcityhomeCOLLECTIVE
Kerri Fukui
Oxford Street
Oxford Street
Koch ArchitectsKoch Architects
Entry gate at mid-century home in Berkeley, California with custom Ipe entry gate, walkway, board formed concrete walls, carport with perforated metal roll-up door, and redwood siding. - Photo by Bruce Damonte.
Lake Washington Backyard Cottage
Lake Washington Backyard Cottage
microhousemicrohouse
backyard cottage on lake washington www.microhousenw.com photo - bruce parker, microhouse
South Valley Custom
South Valley Custom
Kaufman Homes, Inc.Kaufman Homes, Inc.
Kastle
Kastle
SHROYCOSHROYCO
West Marin Italic-A
West Marin Italic-A
Parco StudioParco Studio
Northwest Portland Home
Northwest Portland Home
Portland Millwork, Inc.Portland Millwork, Inc.
Waterford Homes French Provincial
Waterford Homes French Provincial
Waterford HomesWaterford Homes
Kingfisher House
Kingfisher House
Josephine Hurley ArchitectureJosephine Hurley Architecture
Pearl River - Mid-century modern renovation
Pearl River - Mid-century modern renovation
ROAM ArchitectureROAM Architecture
Updating a modern classic These clients adore their home’s location, nestled within a 2-1/2 acre site largely wooded and abutting a creek and nature preserve. They contacted us with the intent of repairing some exterior and interior issues that were causing deterioration, and needed some assistance with the design and selection of new exterior materials which were in need of replacement. Our new proposed exterior includes new natural wood siding, a stone base, and corrugated metal. New entry doors and new cable rails completed this exterior renovation. Additionally, we assisted these clients resurrect an existing pool cabana structure and detached 2-car garage which had fallen into disrepair. The garage / cabana building was renovated in the same aesthetic as the main house.
Dark Light House
Dark Light House
MRTN ArchitectsMRTN Architects
Located in Rye on the Mornington Peninsula this addition helps to create a family home from the original 1960’s weekender. Although in good condition the late modernist home lacked the living spaces and good connections to the garden that the family required. The owners were very keen to honour and respect the original dwelling. Minimising change where possible especially to the finely crafted timber ceiling and dress timber windows typical of the period. The addition is located on a corner of the original house, east facing windows to the existing living spaces become west facing glazing to the additions. A new entry is located at the junction of old and new creating direct access from front to back.
Owners' Suite Addition
Owners' Suite Addition
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This 1960s brick ranch had several additions over the decades, but never a master bedroom., so we added an appropriately-sized suite off the back of the house, to match the style and character of previous additions. The existing bedroom was remodeled to include new his-and-hers closets on one side, and the master bath on the other. The addition itself allowed for cathedral ceilings in the new bedroom area, with plenty of windows overlooking their beautiful back yard. The bath includes a large glass-enclosed shower, semi-private toilet area and a double sink vanity. Project photography by Kmiecik Imagery.
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Photos
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Steel work at Fire Place by Thomas Ramey photo: Scott Frances
Mid-mod In Denver
Mid-mod In Denver
Y Rosemary Fivian Architect IncY Rosemary Fivian Architect Inc
Mid century modern exterior makeover-see the Fall 2013 issue of Atomic Ranch magazine for the before photos. Also featured in a Houzz article: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/64741899/list/dynamic-duo-how-to-pull-off-a-two-tone-exterior-color-scheme
ojai mid century modern
ojai mid century modern
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brett jordan @bwilliamdesign

Brown Midcentury House Exterior Ideas and Designs

With so much attention devoted to interior design, the exterior of a home can often get overlooked, but as the first thing that welcomes both us and our guests, it is worth devoting some time tending to the outside of your house. Furthermore, focusing on the midcentury kerb appeal of your home can add significant value if and when it comes time to sell up. Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian homes, with their bay windows and elegant plasterwork, often benefit from built in architecture advantages, but even if your house design is unassuming from the outside, small decorative and structural improvements to the midcentury exterior of your home can equal huge impact. Key areas of building design to focus on are the front door, the driveway or approach to your home, the porch area, the windows, the facade and the roof. And just a note of caution... before any significant midcentury exterior architecture gets under way, check first whether you need planning permission for your exterior house designs– this applies particularly to listed houses or buildings in a conservation area, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. Take a look through the house designs, exterior architecture and images of front doors and driveways on Houzz to inspire your facade or building design, or read on for a few more pointers when it comes to redesigning your exterior.

How do I give my home an exterior facelift?

You may feel like your home’s exterior architecture is unalterable but there are a wide range of options available to improve its external building design, no matter what raw materials you begin with. Begin with the front door and the pathway or driveway that lead up to your home as these are easy to improve without huge budgets. A driveway or pathway must be kept neat and tidy and you can consider replacing tarmac with attractive tiles or gravel. Repainting or replacing the fence, wall or gate that fronts your home can also offer an overnight transformation without breaking the bank. An area to not cut corners however is the front door, where spending a little extra can make a huge difference in quality, and painting it in a colour you love will pay you back every time it welcomes you home! Updating your windows can be a significant building design project but it is one that has benefits both inside and out, as well as potentially saving you money on energy later. If you are lucky enough to have period windows such as bay windows with sash or leaded windows, then maintaining them should be a top priority, but if they are beyond repair then there are plenty of window professionals that will offer modern, double or triple glazed equivalents that could still work in your bay window. Working with uPVC? Not a problem – the best improvement you can make is to ensure your windows are the right size and shape for your home's overall proportions.

How do I update my home’s facade?

When it comes to updating the facade of your home, painting is the quickest and most affordable way to achieve a midcentury makeover, and if you opt for a colour other than white it can really make a statement (although sticking within the palette of your road and local area is advisable). A makeover that requires a bit more patience but can add romance and character to the most mundane of homes is to adorn the walls with climbing plants – delicate trailing wisteria is ever a British favourite, whilst roses and jasmine offer fragrance as well as beauty. If you’re looking to make more significant changes to the exterior of your home, whether that is adding timber cladding, hanging tiles, installing a bay window or rendering, then you should first check whether your house designs require planning permission. A New England style wood boarded home is beautiful and bright, but remember that it will need frequent repainting if it is going to stay looking its best, whilst stucco render or Tyrolean render can tidy up a home's exterior but think carefully before covering over original brickwork.

What should I consider if building a home from scratch?

If you’re working with an architect on a brand new build, the options are endless when it comes to deciding on the exterior architecture. But first things first, you will need to check planning permissions, building regulations and local restrictions, such as being in a conservation area, to make sure your plans for your exterior house designs will meet stipulations. If you are building in a street with predominantly Victorian facades, with bay windows and side returns, you might need to ensure your house designs fit in with the rest of the homes on the street, but if you’re building in a more remote area you’ll probably have more freedom for your building design. There are many architectural decisions to make, do you want a flat, gabled, hipped, mansard or perhaps even a curved roof? Do you want bay windows? Crittall windows? Perhaps external shutters? Do you want glass walls? Do you want wood cladding? Do you want a very symmetrical building design or something more contemporary? The decision is all yours but remember to consider the benefits of various materials over others and the effects that some architecture styles will have on everyday life, for example glass walls will look attractive but will give you less privacy. Your architect or builder will be able to guide you through the best midcentury exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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