The Mid-Century Home That Feels Like a Treehouse

The story of a restoration made with love and intent

Today, we’ll tell you the renovation story of a house nestled among the treetops. This 1961 mid-century home exudes charm and character. Despite its neglected state, the home captivated its new owners, a husband and wife with two children. They turned to Jagoda Architecture with a clear goal: maintain the essence of the mid-century era while addressing the needs of a modern family.

“The first question I asked myself was, ‘How can we preserve and enhance the original mid-century character while accommodating a more modern layout?’” the architect told us. This question guided every design decision.

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A Family-Centric Kitchen Transformation

The heart of the renovation was the kitchen, a central hub for this family who loves cooking and baking together. The original tile countertops were not only difficult to clean but also impractical for the family’s needs. The solution was to design a spacious kitchen that could comfortably fit the entire family, with easy-to-clean surfaces and improved accessibility.

The architect also reimagined the flow of the kitchen, enhancing its connection to the dining area by opening up a small pass-through. Clerestory windows were made taller, aligning with the living room and flooding the space with natural light. “There is a sense of spatial continuity that makes the house feel both huge and yet intimate,” the architect remarked.