Mid-Century Refresh
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Combining a small master bathroom with an adjacent half bath created a footprint large enough for a soaking tub and glass shower. A discrete pocket door into the toilet area closes to create a separate powder room, while the continuous large-format wall and floor tiles make for a cohesive whole.
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The large frameless mirror and floating sink cabinet make the narrow bathroom seem larger. The medicine cabinet’s lift-up feature reveals ample storage, complete with adjustable inserts, electrical outlets, and a convenient nightlight. Abundant recessed lighting and a striking pair of pendants adjust for either makeup or mood.
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The living area’s raised ceiling follows the roofline—and maximizes the home’s open floor plan.
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An oversized punch in the wall separating the dining area and kitchen continues the open plan and enhances the first-floor flow. Natural light floods the living space from above, where three well-placed skylights do their part to let the outside in.
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Floor-to-ceiling windows provide a year-round display as the house’s wooded lot changes with the seasons.
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Large-format porcelain tile—in mottled hues that mimic distressed metal—spread from the floor to the oven wall to create a dramatic backsplash. A pair of high punches let in light from the skylights in the adjacent space.
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A rich palette of earthy colors, stainless steel, and glass combine to create a hardworking yet welcoming kitchen.
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A floating buffet cabinet hangs beneath three selected works on the living room’s art wall. The punches above do double duty by allowing light into the adjacent kitchen.
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The at-home recording studio—complete with soundproof tracking room and vocal booth—hits all the right notes.
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The 1960s contemporary rambler gets a bright, white exterior for better—and more cohesive—curb appeal. The blue door with reed-glass sidelight adds a pop of color.
Mid-Century Refresh
Photography by Anice Hoachlander