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One of my favorite ways to make a space feel special is to mix patterns and textures. What is one design element you used in this home that readers should try? For the master bathroom, the long vanity is punched up a bit with oversize brass handles. In the kitchen, I found walnut-cut in handles for the bar area, which really are on era for Mid-Century.

I sourced a pendant by lighting designer Jason Koharik, whose work I love, for over the dining table. They truly are the jewelry of any home-the finishing touches. I am a sucker for amazing hardware and lighting. As far as material challenges, the little girl’s bathroom had amazing vintage gold-flecked tile, and we wanted to save the integrity of the bathroom so we sourced some options out of the norm and ended up with a great terrazzo tile floor that blends beautifully.ĭid you use anything that you consider to be any of your signature design details? Once we did that, the rest of the layout fell easily into place.

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I suggested tucking the dining table into the bay window alcove with full access of the views. The owner loves to cook and entertain, and the standard dining room and kitchen layout was not giving them a big enough cooking space. That was the beginning of the rest of the earthy and clean palette. Once we got the green light to remove most of the walls separating them, we focused on materials: We brought in walnut cabinets, cork floors, and dark-honed countertops. They were all small, separated rooms and didn’t lend themselves to entertaining or family life. The starting point was the space plan of the main kitchen and living and dining areas. Our starting vision was to keep the integrity of the Mid-Century vibe the client loves, keeping the original lava rock fireplace and slate floors, taking advantage of the views and making it an open concept for family living with a kitchen equipped for a chef. What was your vision for the home’s design? “The house looks likes us and incorporates personal items, art, and ideals,” says Cari, “but in a much more beautiful way than we could have ever pulled off on our own.” That’s what we wanted for them.”Īfter tweaking the layout and hiring designer Deirdre Doherty of Deirdre Doherty Interiors to bring their vision for a contemporary take on Mid-Century Modern to fruition, the family of four are now smitten with the result.

The first time we brought the kids to see it, we were outside talking to a friend, and we looked over and both of our kids had laid down in the driveway and were just gazing at the sky and pine trees. But we are 15 minutes from Silver Lake, Los Feliz, and Hollywood. “Behind our home is 250 acres of wildlife, hiking, nature. “We’ve always been torn between wanting to live in a big city and in nature,” says Cari.

So when they first saw the 2,500 square-foot circa-1956 Mid-Century Modern fixer upper in Glendale, the couple didn’t hesitate to make an offer. The criteria: it had to be tucked among towering pine trees but less than 20 minutes from Hollywood. Transcribed directly from Domino Magazine’s original article.īy Blake Miller // Photography by Meghan Bob Photography // Design by Deirdre Doherty InteriorsĬari and Matt Field assumed they’d never find their dream home. Exclusive Home Tour: Mid-Century Goals Just when you thought your love of Mid-Century couldn’t get any stronger, this house comes along.

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