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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

More ideas on these pages:

 

These pages explain what adds or subtracts value from your Mid Century Modern home.

Modern Landscape Design

Mid Century Modern Home Restoration Landscape

Modern entryways

Mid Century Modern Home Restoration Entryway

Modern Windows and Doors

Mid Century Modern Home Restoration Windows and Doors

 

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