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Welcome back to another blog post from our series That 70s House. When I first moved into this house, one of the first things I tackled was the dining nook. You might remember it – the striped couch I used actually went viral on TikTok, and had lots of people divided on if they liked it in the space
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Explore fresh and innovative ideas for mid-century modern living rooms. Discover how to blend vintage charm with modern design, creating living spaces that are both timeless and contemporary. Find inspiration for using color, texture, and layout to elevate your home's aesthetics.
Welcome back to another blog post from our series That 70s House. When I first moved into this house, one of the first things I tackled was the dining nook. You might remember it – the striped couch I used actually went viral on TikTok, and had lots of people divided on if they liked it in the space
Bobertz Residence by Craig Ellwood (1953). Photo ©Darren Bradley The Bobertz Residence is the only home designed by Craig Ellwood (with Ernie Jacks and Jerrold Lomax) in San Diego County. The young couple who commissioned it - Gerry & Charles Bobertz - had recently arrived from upstate New York by way of a brief stint in the SF Bay area. They were avid fans of John Entenza's Arts & Architecture magazine, and chose Ellwood as the architect of their new home after seeing his work in the Case Study House Program. And indeed, this could easily have been one of the homes featured in that program. Photo ©Darren Bradley The house is a perfect time capsule of today - beautifully restored to better than new condition. In fact, the current owners, Keith & Jessica York, have done a truly amazing job. And there was plenty to do. View of one of the guest/children's bedrooms out to the courtyard. Photo ©Darren Bradley The Yorks' daughter's bedroom, just off the private courtyard. Photo ©Darren Bradley When Keith bought the house in 2000, it had been through a series of owners and tenants, had been heavily modified from its original design. The patio courtyard above (and below) had been totally enclosed to create another bedroom and much of the original character, fixtures, etc. had long since been erased by layers of change. Courtyard off the two children's bedrooms that had been totally enclosed into an additional bedroom by a previous owner. Photo ©Darren Bradley In fact, it was even being used as a mini-dorm for students at the nearby SDSU. They did not treat the house kindly. But Keith painstakingly brought the house back, one step at a time. He removed the addition - taking away square feet in the process, something a realtor will usually tell you not to do. And referring to the original plans and design, he was able to recreate a lot of what was missing and what had changed. In fact, he even added in some elements of the original design that had been dropped for budget reasons during original construction. The kitchen had to be completely rebuilt, using designs consistent with the rest of the house. Photo ©Darren Bradley And as icing on the cake, Keith and Jessica have filled the house with beautiful original modernist furniture and artwork from local artists of the time period. Living area. Photo ©Darren Bradley The house seamlessly blends indoors and out. Photo ©Darren Bradley Photo ©Darren Bradley The beautifully curated modernist art is one of the main highlights of the house. Photo ©Darren Bradley The results are breathtaking. A living museum of modernist design that artfully demonstrates how these homes work as a wonderful, comfortable, warm space - not just for show but as the perfect place to raise a family. Photo ©Darren Bradley Activity/craft area directly off the kitchen and living area. Photo ©Darren Bradley Photo ©Darren Bradley Master bedroom. Photo ©Darren Bradley The master bedroom is afforded some privacy off to the side of the house, set back from the main living area. Landscape architecture by Todd Pitman, Verde Landscape Design. Photo ©Darren Bradley The entire home is beautifully complimented not only by the works of art, but by the landscape design by Todd Pitman. The sculptural plants - including many succulents - provide an excellent contrast to the sharp lines of the house. Keith surveying his domain. Photo ©Darren Bradley An urban oasis. Photo ©Darren Bradley Photo ©Darren Bradley Special thanks to Keith and Jess for opening up your home to let me take photos, and especially to Keith for washing the windows. For more information on how this home came to be, please visit Keith's site, Modern San Diego. For an interview with Keith by my friend Marco, click here.
Sapete come arredare la zona living? In questo ambiente si riceveranno gli ospiti, gli amici e si riunirà la famiglia, soprattutto di sera, quando ci saranno
George, grew up in a traditionally decorated home. Probably to counter-balance that, he matured a taste for simple and functional design and minimalistic homes: mid-century houses.
Explore fresh and innovative ideas for mid-century modern living rooms. Discover how to blend vintage charm with modern design, creating living spaces that are both timeless and contemporary. Find inspiration for using color, texture, and layout to elevate your home's aesthetics.
Welcome back to another blog post from our series That 70s House. When I first moved into this house, one of the first things I tackled was the dining nook. You might remember it – the striped couch I used actually went viral on TikTok, and had lots of people divided on if they liked it in the space
Built by renowned Melbourne homebuilders Fasham Johnson, this lovingly restored 1970s home in Hurtsbridge is one of the best we've seen!
Explore fresh and innovative ideas for mid-century modern living rooms. Discover how to blend vintage charm with modern design, creating living spaces that are both timeless and contemporary. Find inspiration for using color, texture, and layout to elevate your home's aesthetics.
Welcome back to another blog post from our series That 70s House. When I first moved into this house, one of the first things I tackled was the dining nook. You might remember it – the striped couch I used actually went viral on TikTok, and had lots of people divided on if they liked it in the space
The Californian property has had a top-to-toe restoration
Located in San Diego County California, the Bobertz House was commissioned by Gerry & Charles Bobertz who were impressed by Ellwood's Case Study Houses.
Shelly walks along the perimeter of the house, near the central living area. The design of the house, with its many rooms, nooks, and open family spaces, "was so ahead of its time," Shelly says, "that, to young people coming here, it still feels contemporary." Tagged: Hallway.
Welcome back to another blog post from our series That 70s House. When I first moved into this house, one of the first things I tackled was the dining nook. You might remember it – the striped couch I used actually went viral on TikTok, and had lots of people divided on if they liked it in the space
See and learn more about mid century modern architecture on By Mid Century Home
Explore fresh and innovative ideas for mid-century modern living rooms. Discover how to blend vintage charm with modern design, creating living spaces that are both timeless and contemporary. Find inspiration for using color, texture, and layout to elevate your home's aesthetics.
This 1940s mid-century home located in the middle of Warrandyte State Park near Melbourne, Australia, has had an extremely interesting history. The house and the block of housing surrounding it was originally built in the 1940s to serve as an alternative school. However, in the 1960s much of the premises was destroyed in a fire.
Architect Gus Stamos built the canyon home for his family in 1968—and not much has changed since.
The goal for this midcentury home renovation was to maintain its soul and character, providing a more appropriate layout for 21st Century living.
Explore fresh and innovative ideas for mid-century modern living rooms. Discover how to blend vintage charm with modern design, creating living spaces that are both timeless and contemporary. Find inspiration for using color, texture, and layout to elevate your home's aesthetics.
Explore fresh and innovative ideas for mid-century modern living rooms. Discover how to blend vintage charm with modern design, creating living spaces that are both timeless and contemporary. Find inspiration for using color, texture, and layout to elevate your home's aesthetics.
