This Remodeled Mid-Century Modern Home Was Given A Contemporary Update From Chelsea Hing Interior Design Studio

December 17, 2020
Chelsea Hing Interior Design Studio has given a contemporary new interior to a mid-century modern home that had been left untouched since the 1950s.

Chelsea Hing Interior Design Studio has given a contemporary new vision to a mid-century modern home in Brighton, Australia, that had been left untouched since the 1950s.

The centrally located light-drenched courtyard showcases the updated white theme that can be found inside and out. Over time, vines will create a shaded outdoor space that’s furnished with planters and simple furniture.

A central light-drenched courtyard has vines that will create a shaded outdoor space, furnished with planters and simple furniture.
A central light-drenched courtyard has vines that will create a shaded outdoor space, furnished with planters and simple furniture.
A central light-drenched courtyard has vines that will create a shaded outdoor space, furnished with planters and simple furniture.

Inside, there are clean lines and a breezy-ness which was achieved by removing all the complicated design elements. The living room is defined by a large dark-colored rug, while wood boxes have been used to create a coffee table.

This modern living room is defined by a large dark colored rug, while wood boxes have been used to create a coffee table.
This modern living room is defined by a large dark colored rug, while wood boxes have been used to create a coffee table.
This modern living room is defined by a large dark colored rug, while wood boxes have been used to create a coffee table.

Tucked into the corner behind the living room is a small reading nook that includes a sculptural pink chaise, vertical art pieces, and a wall-mounted bookshelf.

Tucked into the corner behind the living room is a small reading nook that includes a sculptural pink chaise, vertical art pieces, and a wall-mounted bookshelf.
Tucked into the corner behind the living room is a small reading nook that includes a sculptural pink chaise, vertical art pieces, and a wall-mounted bookshelf.
A wall-mounted bookcase with black  shelves.

In the dining room, a wood accent wall provides a backdrop for a built-in bench with black cushions.

In this dining room, a wood accent wall provides a backdrop for a built-in bench with black cushions.

The kitchen has minimalist wood and white cabinets have been paired with a long island and a terracotta-colored tile backsplash that surrounds the window.

This kitchen has minimalist wood and white cabinets have been paired with a long island, and a terracotta colored tile backsplash that surrounds the window.
This kitchen has minimalist wood and white cabinets have been paired with a long island, and a terracotta colored tile backsplash that surrounds the window.

In the bedroom, an art piece and gray bedding add color to the room, while the metallic accents add a touch of glamour.

In this modern bedroom, an art piece and gray bedding adds color to the room, while the metallic accents add a touch of glamour.
In this modern bedroom, an art piece and gray bedding adds color to the room, while the metallic accents add a touch of glamour.

In the master bathroom, black tiles cover walls, while round mirrors hang above white vanities with under-mount sinks. On the opposite wall, there’s a large oval freestanding bathtub. A doorway between the vanities opens to reveal the walk-in closet that showcases dark wood cabinetry with metal and leather drawer pulls.

In the master bathroom, black tiles cover walls, while round mirrors hang above white vanities with undermount sinks.
A modern bathroom with a black tile accent wall that provides a backdrop for a large oval freestanding bathtub.
In the master bathroom, black tiles cover walls, while round mirrors hang above white vanities with undermount sinks. There's also a walk-in closet with dark wood cabinetry.
A modern walk-in closet showcases dark wood cabinetry with metal and leather drawer pulls.

In another bathroom, wood paneling and a wood vanity have been paired with black tiles, a white vanity, and a white bathtub.

In this modern bathroom, wood paneling and a wood vanity have been paired with black tiles, a white vanity, and white bathtub.
In this modern bathroom, wood paneling and a wood vanity have been paired with black tiles, a white vanity, and white bathtub.

The house also has a swimming pool with a small wood deck, that’s visible through the large floor-to-ceiling windows.

A mid century modern house with a swimming pool and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Photography by Eve Wilson and Rhiannon Taylor