Mid-Century Rambler

Mid-century ramble at dusk: tan brick with black board-and-batten gable, wood front door, landscape lighting and a vertical wood house-number post

About the project

Completed over five months, this project marked my first full-scale home renovation, bringing together my architectural vision and hands-on craftsmanship. The existing ranch was reimagined through a mid-century lens, with thoughtful design choices and a commitment to quality transforming the home into a modern interpretation of a mid-century masterpiece.

The renovation keeps the character of the mid-century ranch, with its brick, low roofline and verticality, while refreshing the front with an updated color palette and warm landscape lighting. Inside, rich walnut-stained cabinetry, a dark island, a soft sage backsplash and an airy globe chandelier define the kitchen, with a walk-in pantry and a built-in mudroom bench near the entry. Light oak floors run throughout, and the bathrooms are finished with vertical stacked tile, black fixtures, glass shower enclosures and pebble floors.

Location

Berks County, PA

Project type

Renovation

Year

2025

Size

2,765 sq ft

Scope

Design + Renovation

The same home before the addition: tan brick ranch with a white board-and-batten gable, a decorative star, shrubs and an asphalt driveway

Finished kitchen with walnut-stained cabinets, a dark honed-stone island, globe chandelier, green tile backsplash, a pantry door and a mudroom nook

Before: the original galley kitchen with brown cabinets, white laminate counters, green walls and a small dining table

Before: the original living room with tan walls, white wainscoting, gray carpet, a brick hearth and a view into the kitchen

Finished mudroom bench with coat hooks, a shelf and boot storage, with a view into the new kitchen

Before: the entry and dining area with a white paneled front door, red louvered closet door and gray carpet

Before: a washer and dryer in a louvered-door closet beside a sliding glass door and dining table

Finished walk-in pantry with wire shelving, glass storage jars and woven baskets beside a stone counter

Before: the original bedroom with beige walls, gray carpet and wood bifold closet doors

Finished primary bedroom with hardwood floors, a black ceiling fan, a walk-in closet and an en-suite bath

Finished primary bath with a floating wood vanity, black-framed mirror, glass shower and pebble shower floor

Finished primary bath with a frameless glass shower, vertical glazed tile, black fixtures and a niche

Before: the original bathroom with a blue tub, blue fixtures and floral wallpaper

Finished hall bath with a deep green vanity, white top, black fixtures, a rounded mirror and a green linen shower curtain

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