Before and After – A Mid-Century Modern Renovation in Oregon

December 11, 2024

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Originally designed by prominent Pacific Northwest architect saul zackThis mid-century modern home has been remodeled from 1963 Shed Architecture and Design For a young, minimalist family.

The Mori House is located on a sloping, wooded lot off a quiet road in the west end of Portland, Oregon, and features a detached garage/studio, elevated decks, and a tea house pavilion.

Take a look at the ‘before’ images of the home here…

Before photos of a mid-century modern home that received a contemporary update.

The updated home has a dark wood exterior, new windows and a wide walkway leading to the front door.

This updated mid-century modern home features a dark wood exterior, new windows and a wide walkway leading to the front door.

The home’s layout includes a living/dining/kitchen and primary suite on the main level and three flexible bedrooms, a bathroom, a hangout space, a wine cellar and laundry space on the lower walkout level.

The layout of this renovated home includes a living/dining/kitchen and primary suite on the main level and three flexible bedrooms, a bathroom, a hangout space, a wine cellar and laundry space on the lower walkout level.

The front door and entryway are illuminated with natural light from the skylight.

Custom fir slats and casework added to the home, with all casework designed big branch woodworking,

Custom fir slats and casework have been added to this renovated mid-century modern home.

In the living room, exposed beams have been refurbished and finished in black, while a nail-laminated ceiling is fully exposed. It also features a custom built-in bar with sliding mirror doors and a fireplace with floating hearth on the opposite wall.

In this living room, exposed beams have been refurbished and dressed in black, while a nail-laminated ceiling is fully featured. It also has a custom built-in bar with sliding mirror doors, and on the opposite wall, a fireplace with a floating hearth.

A dining nook featuring a custom fir bench sits in front of floor-to-ceiling glass.

The kitchen includes a horizontal window above the cooktop, offering views of mature rhododendrons. It also features 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 countertops with a honed finish.

In the primary bedroom, floor-to-ceiling windows provide uninterrupted views of the trees.

In this primary bedroom, floor-to-ceiling windows provide uninterrupted views of the trees.

The primary bathroom features natural stone “Basalto” tiles on the floor and a full black antique granite countertop with custom wood vanity. The shower features a contemporary 12″ round rainhead and stacked Mosaic N Sachs tiles in Foundry Matte color.