MESA OAKS

The owners of this 1969 house were ready for a project to bring design continuity and improved functionality to their home.  They had previously invested in a new pool, deck and landscape which brought some excitement to daily life, but the interior still felt disconnected to the outdoors.

  • Our first observation was how the rear addition, built by a prior owner, felt out of place in comparison to the street facade. The owners wanted to maintain the feel of the homes in their neighborhood while giving their house a modern update after fifteen years of family life. A big focus was to overhaul the kitchen, which was isolated in the middle of the floor plan without much natural light or connection to the living spaces.

    Our project sought to connect the rooms to enhance function and sociability, open up to a new encounter with the backyard, and render the front of the house more vividly.

    PROJECT TEAM:

    ARCHITECTURE BY Rick & Cindy Black Architects; GENERAL CONTRACTOR Roost Custom Homes; INTERIOR DESIGN BY Housemill Design; LANDSCAPE BY D-Crain; PHOTOGRAPHY BY Molly Culver

Modern dining area with a round marble table, wooden chairs with pink cushions, a vase with green flowers, and large windows with views of trees and a backyard, featuring a unique pendant light fixture hanging from the ceiling.
Living room with gray sectional sofa, coffee table, decorative pillows, large windows, wood-paneled ceiling, and modern black chandelier
Living room with light gray sofa, two cream armchairs, wood coffee table, white built-in cabinets, wall art, and a potted plant
A cozy bedroom with a large bed, white bedding, and decorative pillows. There is a bench at the foot of the bed, a black nightstand with a plant, and framed artwork on the walls. The room has large windows with sheer curtains, a rug with pink and blue patterns, and a modern ceiling light fixture.
Home office with a wooden desk, white swivel chair, bookshelf filled with colorful books, cabinet, potted plants, vase with flowers, and window with curtains.
Interior view of a modern open-concept kitchen and dining area with a wooden island, black pendant lights, a white table with pink chairs, and large windows allowing natural light.
Living room with a large white sofa, pink armchairs, a black coffee table with books and a vase of red flowers, a large potted plant, a colorful area rug, and wall artwork. There is a staircase with wood steps and black railing, a glass door leading outside, and a modern ceiling light fixture.
Front view of a modern two-story house with a gray brick exterior, black front door, and large windows. The house is flanked by trees and has a manicured lawn with potted plants and outdoor seating.
Open-concept living room and kitchen with wooden cabinets, a kitchen island with bar stools, a gray sofa with pillows, a brown armchair with a throw, a round coffee table, and large windows.
A small bar or drink station with a countertop displaying a bottle of Macallan 18-year-old whiskey, a black bottle, two glasses, and a tray with colorful items. Above, glassware and decorative copper pitchers are stored behind glass doors in a wooden cabinet, with a dark mosaic tile backsplash and light wood cabinetry.
Modern bathroom with dual sinks, a large mirror, a potted plant, and a glass-enclosed shower.
Entryway organizer with hooks, shelves, and shoe storage, holding a leather bag, keys, sunglasses, and a potted plant.
Front view of a modern gray house with a black door, small front porch, landscaped yard with shrubs and trees, and outdoor seating area.
Decorative bathroom with a floral wallpaper, a large mirror, black faucet, soap dispenser, towel, and a vase with orange flowers.
Front view of a two-story brick house with gray shutters and a gray front door, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and shrubs, with trees casting shadows on the house in daylight.
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