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Lafayette Mid Century Modern Remodel
Lafayette Mid Century Modern Remodel
Klopf ArchitectureKlopf Architecture
The owners of this property had been away from the Bay Area for many years, and looked forward to returning to an elegant mid-century modern house. The one they bought was anything but that. Faced with a “remuddled” kitchen from one decade, a haphazard bedroom / family room addition from another, and an otherwise disjointed and generally run-down mid-century modern house, the owners asked Klopf Architecture and Envision Landscape Studio to re-imagine this house and property as a unified, flowing, sophisticated, warm, modern indoor / outdoor living space for a family of five. Opening up the spaces internally and from inside to out was the first order of business. The formerly disjointed eat-in kitchen with 7 foot high ceilings were opened up to the living room, re-oriented, and replaced with a spacious cook's kitchen complete with a row of skylights bringing light into the space. Adjacent the living room wall was completely opened up with La Cantina folding door system, connecting the interior living space to a new wood deck that acts as a continuation of the wood floor. People can flow from kitchen to the living / dining room and the deck seamlessly, making the main entertainment space feel at once unified and complete, and at the same time open and limitless. Klopf opened up the bedroom with a large sliding panel, and turned what was once a large walk-in closet into an office area, again with a large sliding panel. The master bathroom has high windows all along one wall to bring in light, and a large wet room area for the shower and tub. The dark, solid roof structure over the patio was replaced with an open trellis that allows plenty of light, brightening the new deck area as well as the interior of the house. All the materials of the house were replaced, apart from the framing and the ceiling boards. This allowed Klopf to unify the materials from space to space, running the same wood flooring throughout, using the same paint colors, and generally creating a consistent look from room to room. Located in Lafayette, CA this remodeled single-family house is 3,363 square foot, 4 bedroom, and 3.5 bathroom. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Jackie Detamore, and Jeffrey Prose Landscape Design: Envision Landscape Studio Structural Engineer: Brian Dotson Consulting Engineers Contractor: Kasten Builders Photography ©2015 Mariko Reed Staging: The Design Shop Location: Lafayette, CA Year completed: 2014
Orinda Mid-Century Modern
Orinda Mid-Century Modern
The Home Co.The Home Co.
Spotted Gum House Renovation
Spotted Gum House Renovation
Jon Lowe ArchitectJon Lowe Architect
Wakecrest Residence
Wakecrest Residence
ShubinDonaldsonShubinDonaldson
Benny Chan
Colorful Mid Century Modern Residence
Colorful Mid Century Modern Residence
Kristy Kropat Design GmbHKristy Kropat Design GmbH
Mark Lohman
MId-Century Modern Backyard Forest
MId-Century Modern Backyard Forest
Karen Aitken and AssociatesKaren Aitken and Associates
Glen Ellen Residence
Glen Ellen Residence
Knock Architecture and DesignKnock Architecture and Design
Calle Del Mar
Calle Del Mar
VIDA BUILDING SYSTEMSVIDA BUILDING SYSTEMS
Mid-Century Circular Deck - Fox Point, WI
Mid-Century Circular Deck - Fox Point, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
The circular fire pit deck was made to contrast with the angled geometry of the rest of the design. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Ridgemont Residence
Ridgemont Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Deck and access to hillside at rear of property at sunrise. Photo by Clark Dugger
Mid Century Modern Fencing Revival
Mid Century Modern Fencing Revival
Heath CarpentryHeath Carpentry
Horizontal fencing,clear redwood deck and gate. Galvanized frame with coded and keyed security door lock.
Hayvenhurst Folie
Hayvenhurst Folie
NEW THEME Inc.NEW THEME Inc.
Sean Klingelhoefer
Brokenhead Studio
Brokenhead Studio
Harley Graham ArchitectsHarley Graham Architects
David Taylor
Franklin Hills Midcentury
Franklin Hills Midcentury
Parson ArchitectureParson Architecture
Photos by Michael McNamara, Shooting LA
MCM Renovation Mt Pleasant
MCM Renovation Mt Pleasant
Genesis Architecture, LLC.Genesis Architecture, LLC.
Ken Dahlin
Mid Century Modern Deck and Landscape
Mid Century Modern Deck and Landscape
Landis Garden DesignLandis Garden Design
Leah Roberts
Techno Meets Mid-Century Modern
Techno Meets Mid-Century Modern
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
The boxy forms of the existing exterior are balanced with the new deck extension. Builder: Meadowlark Design+Build. Architecture: PLY+. Photography: Sean Carter
Mid Century Modern
Mid Century Modern
Atelier Drome ArchitectureAtelier Drome Architecture
We wanted the home to feel integrated with the beautiful surroundings of the Pacific Northwest.
Narrabundah - Duplex Extension
Narrabundah - Duplex Extension
Plan It GreenPlan It Green
Donald Drive Residence
Donald Drive Residence
Rossington ArchitectureRossington Architecture

Midcentury Green Terrace Ideas and Designs

There’s nothing quite like an outdoor space with a view and if you’re elevated up high then there’s more chance of getting that view. Even if you’re not blessed with a natural view from your home, an elevated space outdoors will at least give you the chance to survey the land in front of you; whether that’s a few square metres or whole acres! A terrace is one way of achieving this as it gives you the flat surface of a patio but elevated; either on a flat roof, as decking in your garden, or extending out from your house at ground level or higher. Whether a midcentury terrace is your only outside space and you want it to function as a garden or you’ll be using it as a dining or seating area, there are all sorts of midcentury design ideas, furniture, plants and accessory options to think about.

How do I decorate or design a midcentury roof garden?

UK homeowners are resourceful when it comes to outside space and will make the most of anything they can get their hands on, so it’s no wonder that in urban areas and cities we look to the roof for a place to get some rays. A midcentury roof terrace can work in just the same way as a decking area, but you just may need a few extra elements to make it more comfortable – a way of shading an area from the sun, perhaps a parasol or sun shade, a touch of green to break up the stark nature of a roof, and a drainage system that will stop rain water collecting in colder months. If you want to create a whole garden on your roof you’ll be a little more restricted than when on ground level. Plants may have to remain potted, but you can find companies that design and install green roofs – systems that allow plants to be planted into the roof surface. However, green roofs can be costly and tricky to install, so stick to pots and raised flower beds if you want to stay on the safe side. Loungers, deck chairs and rattan chairs are great pieces of roof garden furniture as they’re portable and can be moved around your rooftop garden easily; perfect for sun chasers. However, if you want to create a larger sense of space for your roof terrace design, think about built-in benches or seating around the sides or a corner of your roof garden.

What to consider when designing garden decking

A decked garden area may look simple once finished, but there are so many factors to consider when it comes to putting together decking ideas. You’ll need to think about the materials you want to use, the balustrades or railings you might choose, whether you will have a raised deck and decking steps, and whether you want decking lights.

Which decking material is best?

Composite decking is a popular choice for outdoor deck material because it offers a combination of practicality and style. The boards are made of wood and plastic fibres so that the classic wooden look is kept but the plastic fibres mean they will be much more durable and easier to maintain than traditional hardwood. If you can’t resist the natural look and feel of hardwood decking boards, then yellow balau, iroko and ipe decking are suitable outdoor boards that will give you the classic feel of a traditional wooden deck. Remember, with hardwood decking you will regularly need to treat the wood to keep it clean, waterproofed and to maintain the colour. As wood is usually more of an investment than composite or plastic decking, it’s a good idea to speak to decking specialists or timber merchants because they will be able to advise you on the best wood for your design and how best to treat it. You may find that different decking materials are better to suited to different types of terraces; whether that’s on a roof, in the garden or on a balcony. Whether you are designing a terrace, balcony or decked garden area from scratch, or just looking to decorate what you already have, take a look through the photos on Houzz to find terrace and balcony ideas and inspiration.
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