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Mid Century Modern in need of serious TLC!!

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hace 9 años
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Beginning total re-modelof a classic mid century, we call it
"Smelly House" enough said......
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  • midmodfan
    hace 9 años
    Congrats on your home. Please consider carefully what to rip out. Tips like "get rid of all the wood" break my heart because the wood seems to be in good shape. There are already enough bland homes out there!

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    • PRO
      Cal-Spec Inc.
      hace 9 años
      Well you are off to a good start, and a mid century modern is awesome architecture, so your house has good bones.
      We have restored many Alexander or what is called in our area Palm Springs vintage homes.
      First on your agenda should be getting rid of all the paneling in the house.
      Then look for ways to give this home a totally open concept.
      Make sure the structure is in good shape and then get back with the original mid century design.
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    • partim
      hace 9 años
      I love the front door.
    • automatikj
      hace 9 años
      I find "smelly" to be a cause for concern in older homes... Our smelly turned out to be The Evil That Lurks Inside the Walls.

      While I understand the drive to get rid of paneling, please pause to appreciate that marvelous front door, (what looks like) multicolored slate floor tiles, and of course the built-ins.

      Now go rip out some carpet!
    • Nancy Travisinteriors
      hace 9 años
      Get rid of all the wood, and dark floors. Go a very light wood for floors carry though out. Paint a soft gray though out. Stay in mid century for furniture. Which is big right now. That's where your color will come in. Do not buy matching sets please.
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    • Nancy Travisinteriors
      hace 9 años
      If it smells could be mold. Have this checked out ASAP.
    • Nancy Travisinteriors
      hace 9 años
      Front door is interesting. Change out hardware to brush nickel. Lever type.
    • tbhattac
      hace 9 años
      I can't wait to see what you do with it!
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    • houssaon
      hace 9 años
      Love the front door with the fantastic sidelight and I cannot fathom the room without the paneling. Just beautiful! Remove the carpet and see what is below. Great sink in the bath, maybe just change the wallpaper.
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    • Denita
      hace 9 años
      Agree with houssaon and midmodfan. If you have a moment, for a slightly different perspective, click on this MCM renovation that worked with the paneling. Click on the photo name to see 11 photos of this home:
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    • bainfam
      hace 9 años
      Just for fun, look under that American Standard sink and you will probably find a production date stamp that matches the year the house was built. Ours read Sept 1948.

      It might be smelly from a prior smoker? If so, removing the carpeting, wallpaper etc. will help.

      I do like some of the wood detail. Is it paneling or grooved solid planks? If planks, you can do a lot with them. Ours were redwood and painted by the previous owner (I know, blasphemy!) but I have to admit, though I would have agonized over doing it myself, I like the way it turned out and I also like living in a bright space. The wood gives the rooms a soft, textural feel and also provides some acoustic dampening. Our wood is on only some walls, and on some ceilings. It's awesome on the ceilings.

      If you do decide to rip out the wood and it is solid planks, you can save for other projects (all those hot reclaimed wood projects) or sell them for sure....

      Are those windows on either side of the fireplace original? Sort of unusual....

      Should be a fun project!
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      Autor original
      hace 9 años
      I will check under the sink for sure! sadly, it is wood paneling and although its in great shape I made the decision yesterday to have it pulled out on the first floor only, we may leave it on the lower level but will paint to add some light to the lower space. You may not be able to tell from the photos but the house is on a lake, with fantastic water views so we want to keep the interior light and bright. Thanks so much for the input, I'll be posting more pics as the work continues.....
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