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1970s Midcentury modern home gets a remarkable renovation in Michigan

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Midcentury modern living room renovation in Grand Rapids Michigan by CVI Design

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On the west side of Grand Rapids, Michigan, a 1970s midcentury modern home has been given a remarkable second life. Interior designer Carly Visser of CVI Design took on the complete renovation of this time-capsule residence, bringing it confidently into the 21st century while honoring the architecture and original character that made it worth saving.

The kitchen was fully transformed, and an owner’s bedroom suite was added through a thoughtful reconfiguration of the floor plan. Vintage furnishings feature clean lines accented with smooth, curved angles, along with pops of darker neutral tones with saturated accent colors, really bringing a mid-century flair to this old home. The result is a renovation that feels both fresh and deeply authentic.

The Living Room

Midcentury modern living room with custom hairpin leg coffee table and Palliser Jura sectional sofa in Mila Grey

Above: In the living room, the coffee table and side table are custom-made. The hairpin legs were found online and the carpenter fabricated the tops out of red oak. The sofa is the Jura Chaise Sectional Sofa by Palliser, the fabric is Mila Grey.

Original 1970s pine wall paneling preserved in midcentury modern living room renovation

Above: The walls feature the original paneling, from the 1970s. It is some kind of pine and the stain has turned darker and aged over the years. It was not touched during the renovation.

Midcentury modern living room with Eames lounge chair and original wood paneling

What We Love About This Home

This mid-century modern renovation features eye-catching details, from custom to budget-minded. Original wood walls and ceiling beams help to keep the character of this home well-preserved. Designer furnishings such as the Eames Lounge Chair help to further enhance the stylish mid-century aesthetic.

Tell Us: What do you think? Are you a fan of mid-century modern design? Please share your feedback in the Comments below!

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Midcentury modern family room with vintage furnishings and saturated accent colors

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Midcentury modern living room with clean lined furniture and original 1970s wood walls

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The Kitchen

Completely renovated midcentury modern kitchen with red oak hardwood floors in Grand Rapids Michigan

Above: In the kitchen, the flooring is real hardwood, site-finished in red oak. The project team put a Minwax stain on it called Pickled Oak. The cabinets are from Ikea, with their glossy white finish option. The white countertops are Silestone Orion and the perimeter counters are Zodiaq Dove Gray.

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Above: The ceiling beam in the kitchen was made from reclaimed pine paneling that was from the 1970s. The dimension are roughly 15′ x 18′.

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Above: The fridge model is Kitchenaid KRMF706ESS.

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The Dining Room

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Above: The area rug in the dining room is from IKEA.

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The Entry and Hallway

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Guest Bathroom

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The Owner’s Bedroom

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Above: The accent wall color in the master bedroom is Refuge SW 6228 – Sherwin-Williams. The rug is from Ikea.

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The Owner’s Bathroom

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Guest Bathroom

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Photos: Courtesy of CVI Design

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Ali
24 days ago

What are the wall colors (white) that you used through out this house?

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Robyn
24 days ago

I love everything here. Is the accent wall color in the master bdrm the same as dining room and bathrooms? Also what is the paint color on the doors-funky yellow?

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