![A Remodeled 1980s Home Was Given A Fresh Chalet-Inspired Design](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-house-architecture-interior-201122-853-01.jpg)
Brazilian architecture office BZP Arquitetura has designed the renovation of a 1980s home that had countless octagonal details and dark spaces.
The exterior of the home includes a large sloping slab that formed the main roof, while other roof areas were redone and updated with black metal to create a modern appearance.
![A remodeled home includes a large roof that overhangs a patio.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-house-design-outdoor-space-yard-201122-907-01.jpg)
![A remodeled home includes a large roof that overhangs a patio, and showcases the structure of the house.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-house-design-outdoor-space-yard-201122-907-01a.jpg)
A planter that wraps around the home’s exterior, separating the main and upper floors.
![A modern home has a planter that wraps around its exterior, separating the main and upper floors.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-house-design-outdoor-space-yard-201122-907-02.jpg)
![A modern home includes a planter that wraps around its exterior, separating the main and upper floors.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-house-design-outdoor-space-yard-201122-907-03.jpg)
A large pivoting wood front door welcomes people to the home. The entryway is lined with wood cabinets and lighting.
![A large pivoting wood front door welcomes people to this modern home. The entryway is lined with wood cabinets and lighting.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-house-front-door-201122-837-01.jpg)
The entryway leads to the main living room, which includes a black fireplace and two different seating areas. The high ceilings, large windows, and dark wood structural details create the chalet style that the homeowner enjoys.
![The high ceilings, large windows, and dark wood structural details create the chalet-style that the homeowner enjoys.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-living-room-201122-832-01.jpg)
![A modern black fireplace matched the stained wood structural details of this modern home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-living-room-201122-832-02.jpg)
![A modern black fireplace matched the stained wood structural details of this modern home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-living-room-201122-832-03.jpg)
Adjacent to the living room are black and wood stairs that lead to the upper floor of the home, where the bedrooms and bathrooms are located.
![Black and wood stairs that lead to the upper floor of the home, where the bedrooms and bathrooms are located.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/black-and-wood-stairs-201122-857-01.jpg)
![Black and wood stairs that lead to the upper floor of the home, where the bedrooms and bathrooms are located.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/black-and-wood-stairs-201122-857-02.jpg)
Behind the living room, there’s a wood wall that slides open to reveal a casual dining area and a bar.
![Behind this modern living room, there's a wood wall that slides open to reveal a casual dining area and a bar.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-living-room-201122-832-04.jpg)
![Behind this modern living room, there's a wood wall that slides open to reveal a casual dining area and a bar.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-living-room-201122-832-05.jpg)
The casual dining area includes a round table with a delicate chandelier above it, while along the wall, there’s a bbq, a bar, and a wine cellar.
![The casual dining area includes a round table with a delicate chandelier above it, while along the wall, there's a bbq, a bar, and a wine cellar.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/dining-room-movable-wood-wall-201122-835-01.jpg)
![Along this wall, there's a bbq, a bar, and a wine cellar.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-bar-201122-841-01.jpg)
![A modern home bar with a large wine fridge.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-bar-201122-841-02.jpg)
A secondary sliding wood wall opens in the casual dining area to reveal the gym, which has views of the garden.
![A modern home gym that can hidden from view via a sliding wood wall.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/dining-room-movable-wood-wall-201122-835-02.jpg)
![A modern home gym that can hidden from view via a sliding wood wall.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/home-gym-201122-835-01.jpg)
The home also has a more formal dining area with a dining set that can fit 12 people, while a floating sideboard provides some storage.
![A formal dining room with a large dining table, and a floating sideboard.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-formal-dining-room-201122-811-01.jpg)
![A formal dining room with a large dining table, and a floating sideboard.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-formal-dining-room-201122-811-02.jpg)
![A formal dining room with a floating sideboard.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-formal-dining-room-201122-811-03.jpg)
Sliding wood doors separate the formal dining room from the kitchen. In the kitchen, there’s a large island with a lower wood countertop that people can sit at.
![Sliding wood doors separate the formal dining room from the kitchen. In the kitchen there's a large island with a lower wood countertop that people can sit at.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-kitchen-design-island-201122-838-01.jpg)
![A modern kitchen with wood cabinets.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-kitchen-design-island-201122-838-02.jpg)
![In this modern kitchen there's a large island with a lower wood countertop that people can sit at.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-kitchen-design-island-201122-838-03.jpg)
In the media room, there’s built-in shelving that provides ample display space for decorative items, while wood is featured on both the floor and ceiling.
![A modern media room with built-in shelving that includes hidden lighting.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/media-room-built-in-shelving-201122-848-01.jpg)
![A modern media room with built-in shelving that includes hidden lighting.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/media-room-built-in-shelving-201122-848-02.jpg)
In a powder room, there’s a round mirror above a concrete vanity, while a round window with wood slats provides a glimpse of a sauna.
![A small powder room with a round window that looks through to a sauna.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-powder-room-201122-816-01.jpg)
![A small powder room with a round window that looks through to a sauna.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-powder-room-201122-816-02.jpg)
Heading outside, there’s a large patio shaded from the sun by the large overhanging roof. The patio has been furnished with seating and dining areas.
![A modern house has a covered patio with lounge and dining areas.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-patio-outdoor-dining-201122-807-01.jpg)
![A modern house has a covered patio with lounge and dining areas.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-patio-outdoor-dining-201122-807-02.jpg)
![A modern house has a covered patio with lounge and dining areas.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-patio-outdoor-dining-201122-807-03.jpg)
There’s also a seating area with an outdoor fire that’s nestled into the yard design.
![A modern garden with a sunken seating area that includes a firepit.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-firepit-outdoor-seating-201122-814-01.jpg)
The landscaped yard also includes a long swimming pool that runs along the wall, while at the end of the pool is a secondary patio area.
![A modern house with a long swimming pool, yard, and cabana.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-house-swimming-pool-201122-758-01.jpg)
![A modern house with a long swimming pool and cabana.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-house-swimming-pool-201122-758-02.jpg)
![A modern house with a long swimming pool.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-house-swimming-pool-201122-758-03.jpg)
There’s also a pathway lined with plants that run alongside the house.
![A modern pathway lined with plants.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-pathway-201122-905-01.jpg)
In the garage, there’s enough room for multiple cars as they have a stacking system installed.
![A modern garage with a stacking system.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/modern-garage-201122-803-01.jpg)