![Austin firm Mark Ashby Design and Rick +Cindy Black Architects, have collaborated to complete a mid-century ranch renovation in Austin, Texas. #HouseRenovation #MidCenturyRanch](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/mid-century-modern-house-renovation-interior-design-041119-1026-01-800x536.jpg)
Photography by Clay Grier
Mark Ashby Design and Rick +Cindy Black Architects, have collaborated to complete the renovation of a mid-century ranch house in Austin, Texas.
Built in 1955, characterized by its low-slung roof, brick exterior and pitched ceilings, the house had not been renovated or maintained in its sixty years. The new renovation included built-in wood details, like the paneling below, and terrazzo floors throughout.
![This renovated mid-century ranch house includes new custom details, like this wood paneling, while terrazzo floors have been installed throughout. #WoodPaneling #MidCenturyModern #TerrazzoFloors](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/modern-wood-paneling-041119-1028-02-800x1000.jpg)
Photography by Clay Grier
The main social areas of the house include a dining area with a wood table positioned below a single pendant lamp hanging from the white ceiling.
![The main social areas of this renovated mid-century ranch house include a dining area with a wood table positioned below a single pendant lamp hanging from the white ceiling. #DiningRoom #DiningArea #PitchedCeiling](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/modern-dining-room-seating-nook-041119-1028-03-800x1152.jpg)
Photography by Clay Grier
Just off the dining area is a small built-in reading nook, while sliding glass doors connect to the outdoors.
![Just off the the dining area in this renovated mic-century ranch house, is a small built-in reading nook, while sliding glass doors connect to the outdoors. #ReadingNook #MidCenturyInterior](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/modern-interior-dining-room-kitchen-seating-nook-041119-1027-04-800x534.jpg)
Photography by Clay Grier
In the brand new kitchen, wood cabinets, black countertops, and earth-tone tiles were used, while the large window provides an abundance of natural light.
![In this modern kitchen, wood cabinets, black countertops, and earth-tone tiles were used, while the large window provides an abundance of natural light. #ModernKitchen #WoodKitchenCabinets #BlackCountertops](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/modern-wood-and-black-kitchen-041119-1027-05-800x1138.jpg)
Photography by Clay Grier
Stepping down from the dining area is the den. Custom-built wood shelving on both sides of the sitting area have hidden lighting, while a screen across the windows provides some privacy from neighbors without blocking the light.
![This contemporary living room / den includes custom-built wood shelving on both sides of the sitting area, that have hidden lighting, while a screen across the windows provides some privacy from neighbors without blocking the light. #LivingRoom #Den #WoodShelving #ShelvingIdeas](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/modern-den-living-room-built-in-shelving-041119-1027-06-800x1544.jpg)
Photography by Clay Grier
One small addition to the house that the owner requested was a room inspired by an orangery. This sunroom, located off the bedroom, has been outfitted with a freestanding tub that enjoys expansive views to the wide open lawn of the backyard.
![This sunroom, located off the bedroom, has been outfitted with a freestanding tub that enjoys expansive views to the wide open lawn of the backyard. #Sunroom #Bedroom #BathroomDesign](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/modern-bedroom-ensuite-sunroom-041119-1026-07-800x1120.jpg)
Photography by Clay Grier
In another bathroom, there’s a matte deep green vanity with dual sinks, while two vertical white-framed mirrors hang on a light-colored tiled wall that also matches the tiles in the shower.
![In this modern bathroom, there's a matte deep green vanity with dual sinks, while two vertical white-framed mirrors hang on a light colored tiled wall that also matches the tiles the shower. #ModernBathroom #GreenVanity #VanityIdeas #VerticalMirrors #TielsWalls](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/modern-green-and-white-bathroom-vanity-041119-1026-08-800x1120.jpg)