Mid-century modern home renovation
We purchased our mid-century modern ranch house in December 2005 and have been remodeling and re-storing ever since. The house was custom-built in 1955 for a family that still lives in town (yes, we found the original owners...), and the plan seems to be based on a popular floor plan from the era called the ‘Operation Trade Secrets’ home. Underneath all the weird paint, mirrored walls and bland carpet we are finding a treasure trove of original redwood siding and trim, limestone fireplace, and cork tile floor. Other things, like the re-muddled country kitchen and sprayed canary yellow bathroom are not salvageable and are getting a 21st century modernist makeover.
Spring 2006-
Remodel begins
September 2006-
Cabinet Install
Our House Dec 2005 moving in
Renovation Photos
Our House C.1950’s
May 2007-
tile is installed
tile is installed
August 2007-
first windows replaced
April 2007-
countertops arrive
February 2007- Living Room construction
Operation Trade Secrets House
History
December 2007-
trim work & new front door
Home Specs
- modernist ranch,
c. 1955
-L-shaped floor plan
-1640 square feet
-3 bedrooms
-2 bathrooms
-2 car garage
-slab foundation
(no basement)
-heating ducts in
floor
-redwood siding
-wall of windows on
back of house
-situated on large,
treed, 1/2 acre lot
Spring 2008-
exterior painting
May 2008-
new slider window
May 2008-
fireplace blasting
Our neighborhood
C. 1950
Sept 2008-
foyer screen
Dec 2008-
foyer closet doors
Feb 2009-
nighttime photos