These midcentury-modern residences, inspired in part by the Frank Lloyd Wright house Eichler grew up in, were affordable and coveted by the booming post–World War II middle class. Featuring post-and-beam construction, Eichler houses were graced by an abundance of exposed wood and open spaces that emphasized a connection to the outdoors. Streamlined, well-preserved Eichlers are still beloved by the design community and history-appreciative homeowners—and some push boundaries, balancing original elements with imaginative revamped layouts.

Here, we’ve gathered a selection of spruced-up Eichler homes from the Dwell.com archives. These renovations reflect a contemporary, active lifestyle, while staying true to Eichler’s original vision.

The Unsung Story of Eichler Homes and How They Helped Integrate American Neighborhoods

1. A Tree Grows Right Through the Roof of This Radically Updated Eichler

2. Maverick Design Gives a Muddled Eichler a Dashing Update

3. An A. Quincy Jones Eichler Returns to Its Former Glory in Oakland

4. A Faded Eichler in San Mateo Glows Once Again

5. A Once-Choppy Eichler Layout Now Features Colorful, Connected Spaces

6. A Silicon Valley Eichler Becomes a Cheery Hub Where Dozens Can Gather

7. A Classic Eichler Teems With Vintage Furniture

8. A Designer Renovates Her Family’s Eichler—and Launches a Career

9. Natural Light Fills an Eichler Great Room

10. A Thoughtfully Transformed San Francisco Eichler

11. An Architect Couple Expands an Eichler for a Growing Family

12. A Shiny New Kitchen Is the Star of This Eichler

13. Inside Health and Lifestyle Coach Joanne Encarnacion’s Eichler

14. Transforming a San Mateo Eichler Into a Family Home

15. A Palo Alto Eichler Is Reconfigured to Add Heaps of Space

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16. Weaving Scandinavian Flair Into an Eichler

17. A Klopf Architecture Renovation in Burlingame

18. A Couple Upgrades Their Home by A. Quincy Jones and Frederick Emmons

19. A Building Lab Renovation in San Rafael

20. An Eichler Sprouts a Bernard Trainor–Designed Garden

21. Indoors and Outdoors Merge in This Palo Alto Eichler

22. Serrao Design/Architecture Tackles a 1949 Eichler

23. A Mountain View Eichler Embraces New Materials

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