This North Dallas Midcentury Modern Captures the Essence of the Era

Brian Johnson clearly loves the homes he’s lived in. For good reason. They’re modern, livable, and supremely stylish.

His MO? “I always start by studying a home to see what its roots are. Then I make it all it can be,” he said.

Look no further than Johnson’s most-recent property, 3830 Northaven Drive. What was once a typical North Dallas one-story is now a cool, zen-like, art-filled oasis.

“I love to take homes back to the original esthetics and improve, when possible,” he said. “With this home, I wanted a ‘timeless aesthetics meet modern comforts’ – where art and design blend seamlessly with nature.

“I think we have created a home that captures the essence of that era while providing a sanctuary for those who appreciate sophistication and style.”

Exactly why it won’t be on the market for long. The move-in-ready, 2,394-square-foot Midcentury Modern abode is listed for $1.4 million. Agents are Jeff Updike and Weston Pugh with Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate.

Johnson calls the living/dining/kitchen area “the Art Box” – a mix of clean lines, modernist furniture, and unique artwork. “It’s like an art gallery that’s comfortable to live in,” he said.

Lighting by Artemide, Ferruccio Laviani for Kartel, and Viz Art Venetian glass constellation illuminate every detail. A Heath Ceramic fireplace and teal-colored tiling in the kitchen add to the midcentury vibe.

“I wanted to bring back elements of color that really fit with the design,” Johnson said.

Another favorite area is the primary suite. Twenty feet of glass walls provide abundant natural light. There’s also Triple Isaac sconces, a spa-like soaking tub, and oversized shower.

“For us, the suite becomes a haven where time seems to stand still. A place where you can lose yourself and spend a lot of time just recharging your batteries,” Johnson said.

The real showstopper lies beyond the home’s walls of glass – a magical Zen garden complete with 50-year-old live oak, Japanese maples, and 60,000-gallon geometric pool.

Other amenities include a thoughtfully designed outdoor kitchen, large dining area, and concrete firepit. Johnson is open to selling the colorful, perfectly suited furniture including 12 POLYWOOD bright blue Adirondack chairs and 15-person dining set.

“Covid inspired us to do special outdoor areas. Grown-up entertaining is important to us,” he said.

The front yard is also impressive. “I worked with two different arborists. The seven live oaks in the front are all original.” Multi-color exterior pendants are by Perigold Schultz.

One more plus: Johnson, a cyclist, raves about the neighborhood. The Northaven Trail is less than a quarter mile away.  

A detailed feature sheet lists additional remodeling and large ticket items. Contact Updike Pugh for information.