![The exterior of this renovated mid-century modern house features brick, stucco, painted steel, and glass, while the exterior walkways are made from poured concrete. #RenovatedHouse #LandscapeDesign #Landscaping](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/renovated-mid-century-modern-house-landscaping-010719-1245-01-800x533.jpg)
Photography by David Papazian
Stuart Silk Architects together with interior design firm Maison Inc., have recently completed the renovation of a mid-century modern house located on a plateau above Coachella Valley, California, that was originally built in the 1960s.
The exterior features brick, stucco, painted steel, and glass, while the walkways are made from poured concrete.
![The exterior of this renovated mid-century modern house features brick, stucco, painted steel, and glass, while the exterior walkways are made from poured concrete. #RenovatedHouse #LandscapeDesign #Landscaping](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/renovated-mid-century-modern-house-landscaping-front-door-010719-1248-02-800x1066.jpg)
Photography by David Papazian
The interiors of the home have been given a fresh update, with the new floor featuring white terrazzo with amber accents that picks up the warmth of the earth tones found in the landscape surrounding the house.
![The living room in this renovated house has a new floor that features white terrazzo with amber accents that picks up the warmth of the earth tones found in the landscape surrounding the house. #Flooring #WhiteTerrazzo](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/contemporary-living-room-010719-1248-03-800x534.jpg)
Photography by David Papazian
The home has walls of glass that open to reveal outdoor seating areas with pergolas.
![This renovated house has walls of glass that open to reveal outdoor seating areas with pergolas. #OutdoorSpace #Pergola #LandscapeDesign #Landscaping](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/modern-outdoor-lounge-pergola-010719-1248-04-800x1076.jpg)
Photography by David Papazian
Back inside, and there’s a secondary living room with a bar and casual dining area.
![This mid-century modern inspired living room features a bar and casual dining area. #LivingRoom #Bar #Dining](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/modern-living-room-with-bar-010719-1246-05-800x1115.jpg)
Photography by David Papazian
A custom-designed wood shelving unit surrounds the television, while the floor-to-ceiling windows showcase the views outside.
![A custom-designed wood shelving unit surrounds the television in this modern living room, while the floor-to-ceiling windows showcase the views outside. #LivingRoom #Shelving](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/modern-living-room-with-built-in-shelving-010719-1246-06-800x577.jpg)
Photography by David Papazian
Pastel yellow wallpaper in the kitchen complements the dining chairs, and adds a pop of color to the interior.
![Pastel yellow wallpaper in this kitchen complements the dining chairs, and adds a pop of color to the interior. #Kitchen #Yellow #InteriorDesign](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/modern-open-plan-kitchen-dining-room-010719-1246-07-800x489.jpg)
Photography by David Papazian
Outside, the rear of the house opens to a large yard, with a lawn, a swimming pool, and numerous outdoor living areas.
![The rear of this modern house opens to a large yard, with a lawn, a swimming pool, and numerous outdoor living areas. #Landscaping #Yard #ModernPool #Garden](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/renovated-mid-century-modern-house-landscaping-010719-1245-08-800x553.jpg)
Photography by David Papazian
One of those outdoor living areas incorporates a fireplace into the architecture of the house, while a built-in barbecue sits on the edge of the landscaped garden.
![This modern outdoor living area incorporates a fireplace into the architecture of the house, while a built-in barbecue sits on the edge of the landscaped garden. #OutdoorSpace #OutdoorFireplace #OutdoorKitchen #BBQ #Landscaping](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/modern-outdoor-space-fireplace-lounge-010719-1247-09-800x1077.jpg)
Photography by David Papazian
Heading inside, there’s a home office with a desk that reaches from wall to wall, and a large window perfectly frames the tree views.
![This home office features a desk that reaches from wall to wall, and a large window perfectly frames the tree views. #HomeOffice #Windows #Desk](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/mid-century-modern-home-office-010719-1247-10-800x534.jpg)
Photography by David Papazian
In the master bedroom, a wood wall with a shelf provides a backdrop for the bed, while a sliding glass door opens to a private patio.
![In this master bedroom, a wood wall with a shelf provides a backdrop for the bed, while a sliding glass door opens to a private patio. #MasterBedroom #BedroomIdeas](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/modern-master-bedroom-with-wood-accent-wall-010719-1247-11-800x1084.jpg)
Photography by David Papazian
The private patio has a sculpture and a water feature, that both help to create a calming atmosphere.
![This private patio off a master bedroom, has a sculpture and a water feature, that both help to create a calming atmosphere. #Landscaping #GardenDesign #LandscapeDesign #Patio](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/modern-outdoor-patio-landscaping-010719-1247-12-800x533.jpg)
Photography by David Papazian
In the master bathroom, tall mirrors reflect the light from outside, while delicate sconces reflect the mid-century design of the house.
![In this modern master bathroom, tall mirrors reflect the light from outside, while delicate sconces reflect the mid-century design of the house. #ModernBathroom #BathroomDesign #BathroomIdeas](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/modern-master-bathroom-with-two-mirrors-010719-1247-13-800x1199.jpg)
Photography by David Papazian | Architecture: Stuart Silk Architects – team: Stuart Silk, David Marchetti, Brittney Wilson-Davis | Interior Design: Maison Inc. | Structural Engineering: RA Structural Engineer | Landscape Architect: Anne Attinger | Contractor: West Coast Builders
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