Reviving a Mid-Century Modern Deckhouse: A Stunning Renovation Case Study

Transforming a Dark and Dated Kitchen into the Heart of the Home

The kitchen is the heart of the home, and when that space becomes dark, dated, and cramped, it can affect not only the entire house but also the family. This mid-century modern deckhouse was in need of an update in order to make it more functional for the family as well as allow this home to shine in the way that it deserved.

Although this space has a lot of windows because of its mid-century modern style, it still managed to look dark and cramped with its poor layout and cramped design.

The homeowners wanted to stay with the style of the home while connecting the rest of the main floor living to the kitchen and redesigning the space to better suit the everyday needs of this family.

PROJECT GOALS

The client's needs for this renovation included meeting and mixing both of their preferred design styles, modern and traditional, as well as improving the flow, function, and feel of the kitchen and dining room areas.

The old kitchen had very few options for storage, which made it difficult to keep the space as organized as they would like. The design and placement of the appliances in the kitchen also made it unnecessarily difficult to do everyday tasks such as cooking meals and gathering with family.

From Cluttered to Functional and Inviting

The outdated kitchen had very few options for storage, which made it difficult to keep the space as organized as they would like. The design and placement of the appliances in the kitchen also made it unnecessarily difficult to do everyday tasks such as cooking meals and gathering with family.

By incorporating large, uninterrupted countertops and generous cabinet storage, this renovation has provided the client with a functional and inviting space for cooking and entertaining purposes.

OVERCOMING OBSTACLES

During the design phase of this project, our team encountered several obstacles that required us to think outside the box in order to overcome them. One significant challenge was the need to enhance the lighting in the space without using recessed lighting, as we wanted to maintain the original open ceiling with its beams intact. To address this, we maximized the natural light from the home's numerous windows and added track lighting along the beams in the kitchen and dining room areas.
The final obstacle arose from the contrasting tastes of the two residents, with one favoring contemporary design and the other leaning toward traditional aesthetics. To satisfy both preferences, the revamped layout embraced the home's original mid-century modern architectural features and incorporated traditional elements like dining room furnishings and a distinctive, vintage-style stove. This seamless fusion of styles proved ideal for both homeowners, resulting in a stunning and truly unique living area.