![A mid-century modern home that received a contemporary update.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/house-renovation-before-and-after-111224-1047-01.jpg)
Originally designed by prominent Pacific Northwest architect Saul Zaik, this 1963 mid-century modern house has been remodeled by SHED Architecture & Design for a young, minimalist family.
The Mori House sits on a gently sloped, forested site off a quiet road in the west end of Portland, Oregon, and it has a detached garage/studio, elevated decks, and a tea house pavilion.
Here’s a look at the ‘Before’ images of the home…
![Before photos of a mid-century modern home that received a contemporary update.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/house-before-renovation-111224-1030-01.jpg)
![Before photos of a mid-century modern home that received a contemporary update.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/entryway-before-renovation-111224-1030-01.jpg)
![Before photos of a mid-century modern home that received a contemporary update.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/living-room-before-renovation-111224-1030-01.jpg)
![Before photos of a mid-century modern home that received a contemporary update.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/interior-before-renovation-111224-1030-01.jpg)
The updated home features an exterior of dark stained wood, new windows, and a wide path leading to the front door.
![This updated mid-century modern home features an exterior of dark stained wood, new windows, and a wide path leading to the front door.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/contemporary-renovated-house-111224-1028-01.jpg)
The home’s layout includes the living/dining/kitchen and primary suite on the main level and three flexible bedrooms, a bathroom, a hangout space, a wine cellar, and laundry on the lower walkout level.
![The layout of this renovated home includes the living/dining/kitchen and primary suite on the main level and three flexible bedrooms, a bathroom, a hangout space, a wine cellar, and laundry on the lower walkout level.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/contemporary-renovated-house-111224-1028-02.jpg)
The front door and entryway are illuminated with natural light from the skylights.
![The front door and entryway are illuminated with natural light from the skylights.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/renovated-home-front-door-111224-658-01.jpeg)
Custom Fir slats and casework have been added to the home, with all casework designed by Big Branch Woodworking.
![Custom Fir slats and casework have been added to this renovated mid-century modern home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/renovated-home-entryway-111224-658-01.jpeg)
![Custom Fir slats and casework have been added to this renovated mid-century modern home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/modern-interior-living-room-111224-700-01.jpeg)
In the living room, the exposed beams have been refurbished and finished in black, while a nail-laminated ceiling is shown throughout. There’s also a custom built-in bar with sliding mirror doors and a fireplace with floating hearth on the opposite wall.
![In this living room, the exposed beams have been refurbished and finished in black, while a nail-laminated ceiling is shown throughout. There's also a custom built-in bar with sliding mirror doors, and on the opposite wall, a fireplace with floating hearth.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/modern-interior-living-room-111224-700-02.jpeg)
![In this living room, the exposed beams have been refurbished and finished in black, while a nail-laminated ceiling is shown throughout. There's also a custom built-in bar with sliding mirror doors, and on the opposite wall, a fireplace with floating hearth.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/modern-interior-living-room-111224-700-03.jpeg)
![In this living room, the exposed beams have been refurbished and finished in black, while a nail-laminated ceiling is shown throughout. There's also a custom built-in bar with sliding mirror doors, and on the opposite wall, a fireplace with floating hearth.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/modern-interior-living-room-111224-700-04.jpeg)
A dining nook featuring a custom fir bench is positioned in front of floor-to-ceiling glass.
![A dining nook featuring a custom fir bench is positioned in front of floor-to-ceiling glass.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/contemporary-dining-area-111224-702-01.jpeg)
The kitchen includes a horizontal window above the cooktop, offering views of mature rhododendrons. It also has plain-sawn Ash cabinetry and a Basaltina Natural Stone countertop with a honed finish.
![The kitchen includes a horizontal window above the cooktop, offering views of mature rhododendrons, as well as plain-sawn Ash cabinetry and Basaltina Natural Stone countertop with a honed finish.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/contemporary-dining-area-kitchen-111224-702-01.jpeg)
![The kitchen includes a horizontal window above the cooktop, offering views of mature rhododendrons, as well as plain-sawn Ash cabinetry and Basaltina Natural Stone countertop with a honed finish.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/contemporary-wood-kitchen-111224-702-03.jpg)
![The kitchen includes a horizontal window above the cooktop, offering views of mature rhododendrons, as well as plain-sawn Ash cabinetry and Basaltina Natural Stone countertop with a honed finish.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/contemporary-wood-kitchen-111224-702-04.jpeg)
In the primary bedroom, floor-to-ceiling windows provide an uninterrupted view of the trees.
![In this primary bedroom, floor-to-ceiling windows provide an uninterrupted view of the trees.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/modern-bedroom-111224-706-01.jpeg)
The primary bathroom has natural stone “Basalto” tiles on the floor and an Absolute Black Antiqued Granite countertop with a custom wood vanity. There’s a contemporary 12″ round rainhead in the shower and stacked mosaic Ann Sacks tiles in a Foundry matte color.
![This primary bathroom has natural stone "Basalto" tiles on the floor and an Absolute Black Antiqued Granite countertop with a custom wood vanity. In the shower, there's a contemporary 12" round rainhead and stacked mosaic Ann Sacks tiles in a Foundry matte color.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/modern-bathroom-111224-706-01.jpeg)
![This primary bathroom has natural stone "Basalto" tiles on the floor and an Absolute Black Antiqued Granite countertop with a custom wood vanity. In the shower, there's a contemporary 12" round rainhead and stacked mosaic Ann Sacks tiles in a Foundry matte color.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/modern-bathroom-111224-706-02.jpeg)
The bathroom also includes a Japanese-inspired wood bathtub.
![This bathroom includes a Japanese-inspired wood bathtub.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/modern-bathroom-111224-706-03.jpeg)
The lower basement level of the home includes a sitting area off the hallway, custom Fir paneling, a bathroom with a freestanding soaking tub, and gym.
![A modern sitting area with custom Fir paneling on the wall.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/modern-living-room-111224-1051-01.jpeg)
![A modern home gym with a view of the trees.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/renovated-home-gym-111224-656-01.jpeg)
![A modern bathroom with a freestanding soaking bathtub and a large window.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/modern-bathroom-111224-1051-01.jpeg)
Here’s a look at the architectural drawings for the home.
![Architectural drawings for a renovated mid-century modern home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/floor-plan-basement-111224-1058-01.jpg)
![Architectural drawings for a renovated mid-century modern home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/floor-plan-main-level-111224-1058-01.jpg)
![Architectural drawings for a renovated mid-century modern home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/site-plan-111224-1059-01.jpg)