This Mid-Century Modern House In Austin, Texas Received A Contemporary Update

Matt Fajkus Architecture have recently completed the contemporary remodel of an original Mid-Century Modern house in Austin, Texas. #Remodel #MidCenturyModern #Architecture

Photography by Charles Davis Smith

Matt Fajkus Architecture have recently completed the contemporary remodel of a Mid-Century Modern house in Austin, Texas.

The architects used a combination of natural light, simple materials, and a new raised roof line, to create an open and welcoming home.

BEFORE + AFTER - Matt Fajkus Architecture have recently completed the contemporary remodel of an original Mid-Century Modern house in Austin, Texas. #Remodel #MidCenturyModern #Architecture

Photography by Charles Davis Smith

Stepping inside, the social areas of the house are all open plan, with the living room at one end of the room and the kitchen at the other.

This remodeled mid-century modern house has all of the social areas of the home sharing the same open plan room, with the living room at one end of the room and the kitchen at the other. #LivingRoom #OpenPlan #Remodel

Photography by Charles Davis Smith

Separating the living room and the kitchen is the dining room. Low ceilings were removed, and with the roof being raised, the interior gained head height, allowed for clerestory windows to be added, and the tongue and groove wood ceiling to be displayed.

BEFORE + AFTER - Separating the living room and the kitchen of this remodeled mid-century home, is the dining room. Angled wood ceilings allow for natural light to be added to the dining area, while a chandelier draws the eye upwards to the exposed ceiling. #DiningRoom

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As part of the remodel, the kitchen was opened up, and large picture windows were added on either side.

BEFORE + AFTER - As part of the remodel of this mid-century house, the kitchen was opened up, and large picture windows were added on either side. #KitchenDesign #ContemporaryKitchen #KitchenRemodel

Photography by Twist Tours (first image) and Charles Davis Smith (second and third images)

Located off the kitchen is a small covered patio, that features the same tiles as the kitchen backsplash.

This remodeled mid-century modern house has a small covered patio off the kitchen, that features the same tiles as the kitchen backsplash. #Patio #OutdoorSpace

Photography by Charles Davis Smith

Back inside, and the master bedroom has been given a bright facelift, with a high ceiling, white walls, a sliding door, and new windows.

BEFORE + AFTER - This modern master bedroom has been given a bright facelift, with a high ceiling, white walls, a sliding door, and new windows. #Bedroom #BedroomDesign

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In the bathroom, white glossy tiles cover the walls, while a glass shower screen allows natural light from the window to filter through to the rest of the bathroom.

In this modern bathroom, white glossy tiles cover the walls, while a glass shower screen allows natural light from the window to filter through to the rest of the bathroom. #Bathroom #ModernBathroom #BathroomDesign

Photography by Twist Tours

In another bathroom, decorative tile is combined with a round mirror and a simple white vanity for a contemporary appearance.

In this simple bathroom, decorative tile is combined with a round mirror and a simple white vanity for a contemporary appearance. #BathroomDesign #Bathroom

Photography by Charles Davis Smith | Architect: Matt Fajkus Architecture | Architecture Design Team: Sarah Johnson; David Birt; Matt Fajkus | Contractor: Texas Construction Company | Interior Design: Joel Mozersky Design | Structural Engineering: JM Structural