The Dream Mid-Century Home

David's journey to finding the perfect midcentury home

After years of searching - and a few disappointing home decisions - David found his dream home, an original 1959 masterpiece designed by architect Jackson Riley Holliday. With its thoughtful integration of nature, built-in furniture, and timeless style, this house offered everything he had been looking for.

In this interview, David shares with us his journey, his connection to mid-century aesthetics, and the thoughtful updates that respect the home’s original design while making it perfect for modern living.

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(Marco Guagliardo - Mid-Century Home’s Editor in Chief)

MCH: Hi David. First of all, can you tell us a little about your background?

David: Hi, thanks for having me! Sure, I moved to Macon, Georgia, from Miami, Florida, over 20 years ago to begin my career as a college professor. Macon is full of antebellum and traditional-style homes, and I was drawn to the charm of this mid-sized Southern town. That’s partly why I decided to buy a 1923 bungalow to explore living in an older home.