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Drummond I Vintage Vibe

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Location
Ridgewood, Prairie Village, Kansas
Structure
House (Single Residence)
Style
Midcentury
A custom cabinet by Matt Castilleja holds the client's record collection while grounding the room.
A custom cabinet by Matt Castilleja holds the client's record collection while grounding the room.
A Rich Bowman Kansas sky-scape creates a strong focal point above the dining banquette. Natural light shines into a previously dark kitchen as a peeled back wall opens the kitchen to the living space.
A Rich Bowman Kansas sky-scape creates a strong focal point above the dining banquette. Natural light shines into a previously dark kitchen as a peeled back wall opens the kitchen to the living space.
Vistas at every turn were considered. Here, the new vertical window adds more light, while the hallway acts as a gallery space.
Vistas at every turn were considered. Here, the new vertical window adds more light, while the hallway acts as a gallery space.
The studio space actually is an extension of the kitchen, with added pantry cabinets and refrigerated drawers below the coffee bar / cocktail bar! Laundry is behind more pocket doors.
The studio space actually is an extension of the kitchen, with added pantry cabinets and refrigerated drawers below the coffee bar / cocktail bar! Laundry is behind more pocket doors.
The pocket door is seamlessly hidden in the cabinetry, sliding behind the coffee bar. Concealing messy projects or laundry from company.
The pocket door is seamlessly hidden in the cabinetry, sliding behind the coffee bar. Concealing messy projects or laundry from company.
The primary bedroom was re-configured, taking a spare bedroom to create a closet and bathroom en-suite.
The primary bedroom was re-configured, taking a spare bedroom to create a closet and bathroom en-suite.
The primary bath, with terrazzo flooring becoming the wainscot behind the wall-hung toilet. A two-tone vanity adds a splash of color. A wall to wall mirror conceals the medicine cabinet.
The primary bath, with terrazzo flooring becoming the wainscot behind the wall-hung toilet. A two-tone vanity adds a splash of color. A wall to wall mirror conceals the medicine cabinet.
Terrazzo flooring continues into the shower, flanking all three walls.
Terrazzo flooring continues into the shower, flanking all three walls.
The studio desk, with a tackboard flanking the entire wall, is the perfect place to tack up memorabilia. Here, we show painted "sketches" made by the owner herself, an established artist.
The studio desk, with a tackboard flanking the entire wall, is the perfect place to tack up memorabilia. Here, we show painted "sketches" made by the owner herself, an established artist.

Details

Square Feet
2000
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2

Credits

From Lisa Schmitz Interior Design

Over time, houses can undergo renovations that erase their defining characteristics. Luckily, the owners of this Prairie Village residence came to us with a desire to restore their midcentury Drummond to its original appeal. Don Drummond was a builder who developed over a thousand houses in Kansas City. As an engineer by trade, his work explored how structure and framing could bring light and openness to suburban spaces. He promoted the virtues of modern indoor-outdoor living.
His vision was at the forefront of changes we made to restore integrity to the interior. We replaced the chopped-up flooring with sustainable cork and terrazzo – staying true to midcentury style and unifying different areas. All-new, dimmable lighting throughout instills an airy vibe and provides task lighting that didn’t exist before. As with all Drummond homes, this house has no basement; we made sure to add built-in storage whenever possible to maximize livability.
In the main living area, gorgeous architectural elements shine again. We restored the signature vaulted post-and-beam ceiling. Layers of sheetrock were removed to reveal the fireplace, which was painted for fresh appeal. A custom record cabinet holds the owners’ collection of vinyl and CDs. A new, continuous hearth honors the midcentury aesthetic and connects the living area to the dining space, anchoring the room and adding seating.
Peeling back the wall between the kitchen and dining room improved the visual connection and brought in daylight. Custom cabinetry balances the dark ceiling and lighter flooring, while providing even more storage. Thoughtful details such as a coffee bar, refrigerator drawers, small appliance storage and integrated lighting and electrical keep the conveniences of modern life uncluttered and within reach. A pocket door opens to the adjacent studio space.
In the sleeping areas, the layout was reworked to create a more user-friendly primary suite. The bedding is inviting and tranquil. The primary bath has heated terrazzo flooring that extends from the wall behind the toilet and seamlessly wraps into shower space, making the room feel larger. The brightly colored vanity is playful and modern. Each choice emphasizes light, details, and of course, function.
The airy, neutral palette is sophisticated but laid-back. Varying textures of wood and fabric add interest at every turn. The accessories we chose fit the home’s aesthetics but they’re also highly functional. When every detail is approached with intention, midcentury style is timeless, livable and modern.