Modern Updates To A 1950s Split Level Home. This mid-century modern was a full restoration back to this homes former glory. They became popular in the 1940s and 1950s when demand for new houses in the suburbs was high but lots for building them were shrinking in size.
There are just quite a lot of design problems related to the fact that the land is multi-level. Out went ornate Victorian furnishings and Sputnik looking lighting and sleek Mid-century modern furniture was the hot new style. Its a beautiful example of mid-century modern split-level design.
Todays buyers love the family-friendly neighborhoods that feature the split-level home style.
Oftentimes seen as too new too common or too kitsch for historic consideration these houses are especially vulnerable to the pitfalls of careless quick home renovations. See How a 1970s Split-Level Gets Revamped Into a Modern Family Home January 11 2019 Emma Yardley Overhauling half-renovated homes is the name of the game on Save My Reno but budget-conscious contractor Sebastian Clovis and designer Sabrina Smelko had their work cut out for them when they stepped into this 1970s suburban split-level. Tips for Selling a Split-Level. Build a stairway leading up to a new covered front porch portico or canopy to create a warm.