A Muted Palette Unifies The Interior Of This Remodeled Mid-Century Modern Home

June 19, 2023
A remodeled Eichler home with a swimming pool.

Gast Architects has sent us photos of a remodel they completed for an Eichler home in the San Francisco Bay Area, that hadn’t been updated since it was built in 1955.

Before we take a look at the ‘after’ photos, here’s a glimpse of what the home looked like before the remodel. The home included concrete floors and wood walls, as well as a dated kitchen and bathroom.

'Before' photo of an Eichler home.
'Before' photo of an Eichler home.
'Before' dining room photo of an Eichler home.
'Before' living room photo of an Eichler home.
'Before' kitchen photo of an Eichler home.
'Before' bedroom photo of an Eichler home.
'Before' bathroom photo of an Eichler home.
'Before' bathroom photo of an Eichler home.

The remodeled home respected the overall design of the home, with a blue exterior and white roof.

A remodeled Eichler home with a blue exteiror and white roof.

Glass panels hide a courtyard that also includes the front door, and can be seen from many of the rooms.

A remodeled Eichler home with a courtyard.

Inside, cream-colored terrazzo floor, light ceilings, natural wood, and a muted palette unify the interiors while allowing the true impact of the design to be the mountain views.

A remodeled Eichler home with cream-colored terrazzo floor, light ceilings, natural wood, and a muted palette.

A secondary living room includes the original fireplace, while the kitchen is located in the adjacent space, and has White Oak cabinets and white countertops.

A remodeled Eichler home with a fireplace.
A modern light wood and white kitchen.
A remodeled Eichler home with cream-colored terrazzo floor, light ceilings, natural wood, and a muted palette.

A small mud room by the powder room includes a built-in bench, coat hooks, and a shelf above.

A small mud room by the powder room includes a built-in bench, coat hooks, and a shelf above.

In one of the bathrooms, Picket tile in a braid pattern has been used to create an accent wall in the shower.

In this modern bathroom, picket tile in a braid pattern has been used to create an accent wall in the shower.

Here’s a look at the ‘before’ and ‘after’ floor plans that show how the home was given a more open-plan design.

The 'before' floor plan of a remodeled Eichler home.
The floor plan of a remodeled Eichler home.
Photography © Mariko Reed | Architect: Gast Architects | General Contractor: Starburst Construction | Landscape Architect:  Patrick Haesloop / Site Studio | Structural Engineer:  Daedalus Engineering | Cabinetry & Millwork:  Strong Cabinetry