Unique exterior features to retain or replace if missing:
- Windows: Clerestory Windows (small windows under roofline)
- Windows: Original steel frames with single pane glass (replace with sliding dual pane aluminum frame windows – NO GRIDS)
Look for “JELD-WEN Tradition-Aluminum-clad” - Window: Front full length triple pane window (do not remove lower window)
- Siding: Ship-lap style vertical siding under roofline
- Siding: Concrete block finish (do not stucco)
- Roofline: Flat or angled roofline
- Other unique decor: Five (5) decorative protruding concrete block motif
- Other unique decor: Open carports with storage units (do not enclose carport)
- Other unique decor: Two tone paint job.
Main concrete block house is one solid color. Roof trim, ship-lap, decorative protruding concrete block, doors are a secondary color (preferably white).
Unique Interior Features
- Clerestory windows
- Youngstown all metal kitchen
- Light open spaces
- Open “Soffet” between Kitchen and main living rooms
- Vinyl VCT type flooring
Examples of proper replacement styled finishes and approximate costs:
LIGHTS – BEDROOMS/KITCHEN: Galaxy Swedish 8-in W White Semi-Flush Mount Light |
$24.80 |
LIGHTS – HALLS: Wassaic 6-in W Brushed Nickel Flush Mount Light |
$12.16 |
LIGHTS – BATHROOM: Progress Lighting 2-Light 4.5-in White Rectangle Vanity Light |
$20.25 |
LIGHTS – EXTERIOR Glomar Tony 1-Light Brushed Nickel Outdoor Wall Mount Sconce |
$12.99 |
LIGHTS – Outdoor security lights Lithonia Lighting. White Outdoor Twin PAR Wall Mount Flood Light with Dusk to Dawn Photocell |
$19.97 |
SINKS: AquaSource 33.6-in H White Vitreous China Pedestal Sink |
$90.00 |
BATH FAUCETS: AquaSource Chrome 2-handle 4-in Centerset Bathroom Faucet |
$24.98 |
SHOWER ROD: Moen 60-in Tension Mount Brushed Nickel Curved Adjustable Shower Curtain Rod |
$29.98 |
TUB FAUCETS: Project Source Polished Chrome 3-Handle WaterSense Bathtub and Shower Faucet with Single Function Showerhead |
$64 |
KITCHEN FAUCETS: Project Source Chrome 2-handle Low-arc Deck Mount Kitchen Faucet |
$38.99 |
TILE FOR SHOWER AND KITCHEN BACKSPLASHES: American Olean Weddington White Square Mosaic Ceramic Wall Tile (Common: 12-in x 12-in; Actual: 12-in x 12-in) (OR EQUIVALENT) |
$2.89 |
EXTERIOR LOCKS: Schlage Century Collection Bright Chrome Latitude Keyed Entry Lever |
$66.00 |
INTERIOR LOCKS: Schlage Latitude Satin Nickel Bed and Bath Lever |
$37.00 |
INTERIOR KNOBS: Schlage Latitude Satin Nickel Universal Push-Button Lock Privacy Door Lever |
$33.97 |
FLOORS: Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT) COLOR TBD $.90 square foot |
$.78 |
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These pages explain what adds or subtracts value from your Mid Century Modern home.
Modern Landscape Design
Modern entryways
Modern Windows and Doors