This Mid-Century House in LA Felt Too Segregated to Be a Family Home — Now It Gets the Balance Just Right Between Open-Concept and Intimate-Sized Rooms

A mid century house with a dining table and intriguing ceiling light, a view through to a living room and part of a kitchen.

To many, the idea of knocking down a mid-century Los Angeles home is akin to a cardinal sin. But, as this sensitive home renovation proves, it is more than possible to bring a home into the present day, without completely abandoning its past.

When Jamie and Chad Braverman first purchased this beautiful mid-century modern home, it was far from the family-friendly property they envisioned raising their two children in. Untouched for years, and with an outdated floor plan that lacked any sense of cohesion, a full gut renovation was in order. And, with Christie Ward and Staver Gray from Ward + Gray leading them through the process, they were able to create a home that accurately reflected the young family's needs, while maintaining the rich design history that drew them towards this home in the first place.