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Susan Yeley HomesNearly two decades ago now, Susan and her husband put a letter in the mailbox of this eastside home: "If you have any interest in selling, please reach out." But really, who would give up a Flansburgh House?
Fast forward to 2020, when the house went on the market! By then it was clear that three children and a busy home design studio couldn't be crammed into this efficient footprint. But what's second best to moving into your dream home? Being asked to redesign the functional core for the family that was.
In this classic Flansburgh layout, all the rooms align tidily in a square around a central hall and open air atrium. As such, all the spaces are both connected to one another and also private; and all allow for visual access to the outdoors in two directions—toward the atrium and toward the exterior. All except, in this case, the utilitarian galley kitchen. That space, oft-relegated to second class in midcentury architecture, got the shaft, with narrow doorways on two ends and no good visual access to the atrium or the outside. Who spends time in the kitchen anyway?
As is often the case with even the very best midcentury architecture, the kitchen at the Flansburgh House needed to be modernized; appliances and cabinetry have come a long way since 1970, but our culture has evolved too, becoming more casual and open in ways we at SYH believe are here to stay. People (gasp!) do spend time—lots of time!—in their kitchens! Nonetheless, our goal was to make this kitchen look as if it had been designed this way by Earl Flansburgh himself.
The house came to us full of bold, bright color. We edited out some of it (along with the walls it was on) but kept and built upon the stunning red, orange and yellow closet doors in the family room adjacent to the kitchen. That pop was balanced by a few colorful midcentury pieces that our clients already owned, and the stunning light and verdant green coming in from both the atrium and the perimeter of the house, not to mention the many skylights. Thus, the rest of the space just needed to quiet down and be a beautiful, if neutral, foil. White terrazzo tile grounds custom plywood and black cabinetry, offset by a half wall that offers both camouflage for the cooking mess and also storage below, hidden behind seamless oak tambour.
Contractor: Rusty Peterson
Cabinetry: Stoll's Woodworking
Photographer: Sarah Shields
MAC Renovations LTD.Photo of a medium sized midcentury shower room bathroom in Vancouver with an alcove bath, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, terrazzo flooring, a built-in sink, laminate worktops, white floors, a sliding door, white worktops, a single sink and a floating vanity unit.
Su Casa Cabinets INCLarge midcentury u-shaped kitchen pantry in Other with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, composite countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, multicoloured worktops and a timber clad ceiling.
Pear Tree Design GroupCalm and serene master with steam shower and double shower head. Low sheen walnut cabinets add warmth and color
Photo of a large midcentury ensuite bathroom in Chicago with freestanding cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, grey tiles, marble tiles, grey walls, marble flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a shower bench, double sinks and a built in vanity unit.
Photo of a large midcentury ensuite bathroom in Chicago with freestanding cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, grey tiles, marble tiles, grey walls, marble flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a shower bench, double sinks and a built in vanity unit.
Moss Yaw Design studiocontemporary white storage highlights the cedar wall at the interior and provides space for a home bar and record player
This is an example of a small retro single-wall bar cart in Orange County with white cabinets, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
This is an example of a small retro single-wall bar cart in Orange County with white cabinets, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Malone's Landscape Design | BuildOpen architecture with exposed beams and wood ceiling create a natural indoor/outdoor ambiance in this midcentury remodel. The dark granite countertops are perfect for the black and white themed decor and the flat panel cabinets house the built in Fischer Paykel column refrigerators.
Mahle Design LLCGuest Bathroom
Small retro bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey tiles, ceramic tiles, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a wall-mounted sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
Small retro bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey tiles, ceramic tiles, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a wall-mounted sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a single sink and a freestanding vanity unit.
Welcome RenovationPalm Springs - Bold Funkiness. This collection was designed for our love of bold patterns and playful colors.
Photo of a small retro cloakroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a wall mounted toilet, green tiles, cement tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, white floors, white worktops and a freestanding vanity unit.
Photo of a small retro cloakroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a wall mounted toilet, green tiles, cement tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, white floors, white worktops and a freestanding vanity unit.
Click ArchitectsPhoto of a small retro bathroom in Seattle with white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green tiles, porcelain tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a wall-mounted sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, an open shower, white worktops, a wall niche, a single sink and a floating vanity unit.
Debra Ackerbloom, Inc.Charming Mid Century Modern with a Palm Springs Vibe.
~Interiors by Debra Ackerbloom
~Architectural Design by Tommy Lamb
~Architectural Photography by Bill Horne
Tina Montemayor DesignSmall retro l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble worktops, green splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, multicoloured worktops and exposed beams.
Tran + Thomas Design StudioOpened up existing kitchen, moved wall into back hall to increase space, added banquette with shelves and tv
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury kitchen/dining room in Kansas City with dark hardwood flooring.
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury kitchen/dining room in Kansas City with dark hardwood flooring.
BE Landscape DesignCustom built for fire resistance. Board formed concrete seating and patio. Color added to blend into the existing granite hillside. Salt finish adds texture to camouflage into the surroundings. Custom metal pergola and under bench lighting add to the uniqueness of this hilltop hangout.
Metropolis Drafting and Construction IncCreation of a new master bathroom, kids’ bathroom, toilet room and a WIC from a mid. size bathroom was a challenge but the results were amazing.
The master bathroom has a huge 5.5'x6' shower with his/hers shower heads.
The main wall of the shower is made from 2 book matched porcelain slabs, the rest of the walls are made from Thasos marble tile and the floors are slate stone.
The vanity is a double sink custom made with distress wood stain finish and its almost 10' long.
The vanity countertop and backsplash are made from the same porcelain slab that was used on the shower wall.
The two pocket doors on the opposite wall from the vanity hide the WIC and the water closet where a $6k toilet/bidet unit is warmed up and ready for her owner at any given moment.
Notice also the huge 100" mirror with built-in LED light, it is a great tool to make the relatively narrow bathroom to look twice its size.
Mosaik Design & RemodelingThis outdated kitchen came with flowered wallpaper, narrow connections to Entry and Dining Room, outdated cabinetry and poor workflow. By opening up the ceiling to expose existing beams, widening both entrys and adding taller, angled windows, light now steams into this bright and cheery Mid Century Modern kitchen. The custom Pratt & Larson turquoise tiles add so much interest and tie into the new custom painted blue door. The walnut wood base cabinets add a warm, natural element. A cozy seating area for TV watching, reading and coffee looks out to the new clear cedar fence and landscape.
Wright Jenkins Home DesignOwner's bedroom with en suite.
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury master bedroom in Other with white walls, carpet, beige floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury master bedroom in Other with white walls, carpet, beige floors and a vaulted ceiling.
exactly.Design ideas for a large midcentury u-shaped kitchen/diner in Detroit with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
The Kingston Group - Remodeling SpecialistsInspiration for a large retro l-shaped kitchen/diner in Nashville with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, engineered stone countertops, green splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, white worktops and a vaulted ceiling.
Laura U Design CollectiveInspiration for a medium sized midcentury cloakroom in Houston with white walls, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, multi-coloured tiles, a submerged sink, beige floors, white worktops and a freestanding vanity unit.
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