Mid Century Modern. Wow.

Posted July 29, 2008 * Comments(4)

Kappe split level

Apartment Therapy takes a look at an amazing example of a mid-century modern home in Los Angeles.

Paging through the slideshow, I’m struck by how the changes in depth and texture and the attention to detail show how an open-plan design, even a busier, more complicated one like this, can be warm and inviting.

Sure, some of the color choices don’t age well (although I think alot of that comes from the age of the fabrics), but those could easily be changed out for more modern selections without killing the vibe.

The architect and owner is Ray Kappe — I’ll have to look up some of his other work when I get the chance.

4 Comments so far

  1. Ryan on August 16th, 2008

    Dave, your pictures of Sweden and your dad are all well and good, but where are the shirtless Dave Messina on a beach in a wet speedo pics?!

    Oh yeah, need any Solexa runs? ;-)

    ryan

  2. Dave on August 17th, 2008

    Now Ryan,

    You know the speedo pics are supposed to be private! ;)

  3. victoria.grabner@gmail.com on November 21st, 2008

    yeah, i’m not so sure about the blue sofas. but are those cabinets at the base of what appears to be the second floor? pretty cool :)

  4. Dave on November 24th, 2008

    Exactly. This house has a lot of built-in shelving and seating, which can be really cool I think.

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