Mid-Century Modern

An original fireplace anchors one of the primary living spaces, while strategic skylights and glass doors ensure the interiors are consistently bathed in natural light.

Upon entry, guests can travel back in time thanks to the home's trove of preserved charm, including its wood-paneled walls and post-and-beam ceilings.

An expansive patio space is great for entertaining or just lounging outside after a long day.

When the Los Angeles–based firm Stayner Architects purchased Wave House in 2018 for $360,000 from the City of Palm Desert, little did they know what lay buried beneath. The house had remained vacant and in disrepair for years before father and son began the painstaking process to assess and upgrade the home’s infrastructure and efficiency.

A concrete walkway leads to their home, which is painted in a custom white and gray stucco. The lighting is by Modern Form.

The floorplan for 4007 Salem Street.

The kitchen overlooks both the dining area and a sitting area that leads to the atrium.

Sliding glass doors lead from the dining room to the outdoor space for easy indoor/outdoor living and al fresco entertaining.

A brick fireplace anchors the living space. The wood tongue-and-groove ceiling is accented by white-painted beams.

The open-plan living space is filled with natural light from the atrium and a full-height glass wall.

The lush glass-enclosed atrium greets you directly upon entering the home. A sliding roof shelters the space from the elements.

One of the most significant of Mies' works, the Farnsworth House in Plano, Illinois, was built between 1945 and 1951 for Dr. Edith Farnsworth as a weekend retreat. The home embraces his concept of a strong connection between structure and nature, and may be the fullest expression of his modernist ideals.

Built in 1953, the Wiley House is made up of a single glass-and-wood rectangular pavilion that’s perched on top of a rectangular box made of stone and concrete. Johnson chose the six-acre plot of land himself and was particularly fond of the natural slopes of the site, which is surrounded by hickory trees.

Thunderbird Heights new floor plan

Thunderbird Heights original floor plan

This single-family residence in Bloomfield, Michigan, known as the Treehaus, embodies the iconic style of midcentury modernism. Thanks to a thoughtful renovation, this rare dwelling has been restored to its original state of refined elegance.

Honnold & Rex Architectural Research House

The living space features walls of glass that overlook a serene garden patio and full-height glass sliding doors open the living room to the front yard for true indoor/outdoor living.

The open kitchen features warm wood paneling, a center island, and a deluxe wine fridge.