Midcentury Modern
The love Dallas has for the midcentury home knows no bounds. Some people completely modernize them, and some recreate a total 1950s vibe. Then there are those owners who are born with an eye for design and a sense of whimsy who create a home that’s an experience. That would be Cindy and Jeff Maya.…
When we wrote about this 1959 JanMar Midcentury Modern Ranch five years ago, we never imagined its potential. But Jessa and Alex Stevens did. They’d been living in Philadelphia and moved to Dallas when the pandemic began. If you remember, the real estate market was crazy then. Jessa flew down with a couple of houses…
I almost fell out of my chair when Dave Perry-Miller’s Realtor Amy Timmerman sent me photos of this Japanese-inspired Midcentury Modern home in the Highland Meadows neighborhood of Lake Highlands. I also learned a new design word, Japandi. Japandi, a fusion of Japanese and Scandinavian styles, marries the elements of two influential philosophies: wabi-sabi and hygge.…
When I wrote about this Ju-Nel in March, it was with a deep hope that the right person would buy it and restore it to its former glory. I’m glad to report it was not only saved but has also become an absolute Instagram-worthy dream home. For those unfamiliar with Ju-Nel, the company was founded…
Among contemporary movements, Scandinavian design is a modern favorite. With an emphasis on functionality, simplicity, and sophistication, this aesthetic marries quite naturally with minimalism, transitional, and especially Midcentury Modern design. Done right, the hygge ambiance and organic feel of this ethos can bring out the best in these environments. Recently, we came upon a remodel…
