Mid-Century Ranch by Niche Interiors

ByJon Dykstra Houses

A bespoke sectional covered in navy velvet provides adequate seats for parties in the living room.

Designed by: Niche Interiors
Location: Orinda
Completed: 2017
Contractor: Tracy Anthony Construction
Featured in: San Farncisco Chronicle, August 2018 and Elle Decor, March 2018
Photographed by: Brad Knipstein

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In the living room, the typical fireplace mantle has been replaced with a floor-to-ceiling slate bordered by handcrafted walnut built-ins. Swanky swivel chairs placed in front of the fireplace.
In the living room, the typical fireplace mantle has been replaced with a floor-to-ceiling slate bordered by handcrafted walnut built-ins. Swanky swivel chairs placed in front of the fireplace.
The media room, which has a loungey sofa and a Barbara Vaughn portrait near the dining area, which has a walnut table and sculptural Holly Hunt chairs.
The media room, which has a loungey sofa and a Barbara Vaughn portrait near the dining area, which has a walnut table and sculptural Holly Hunt chairs.
The perfume sample and storage area for the owner's large collection.
The perfume sample and storage area for the owner’s large collection.
The library was given a dramatic makeover with black built-ins, trim, and bright armchairs.
The library was given a dramatic makeover with black built-ins, trim, and bright armchairs.
A custom headboard anchors the main bedroom, which is accented with tactile fabrics and mid-century inspired nightstands.
A custom headboard anchors the main bedroom, which is accented with tactile fabrics and mid-century inspired nightstands.
The bathroom has patterned blue flooring, floating cabinetry with tile countertops, an undermount sink, and wrought iron fittings.
The bathroom has patterned blue flooring, floating cabinetry with tile countertops, an undermount sink, and wrought iron fittings.

Niche Interiors was tasked with reviving this classic 1950’s ranch home in Orinda which fell victim to poor remodeling choices throughout the years. Our goal was to create a modern take on a California ranch home, infused with our client’s ‘Mad Men’ aesthetic.

The kitchen and bathrooms were updated with pops of color and pattern, modern fixtures and hardware. We replaced the traditional fireplace mantle in the living room with a floor to ceiling slate flanked by custom walnut built-ins. Swanky swivel chairs hang out in front of the fireplace and a custom sectional upholstered in navy velvet provides ample seating for parties.

The library was given a dose of drama with black built-ins and trim and vibrant armchairs. A walnut table is paired with sculptural Holly Hunt chairs and benches for casual dining off of the media room, which features a loungey sectional and Barbara Vaughn photograph.

A custom headboard grounds the primary bedroom, mixed with textural fabrics and mid-century inspired nightstands. A spare bedroom becomes a perfume sampling and storage room for our client’s extensive collection.

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