Remodelling Postwar Homes: Case Studies

Unfashionable and undervalued – but very much abundant – bland mid-20th century homes could be the perfect canvas for your dream home. Here are some examples of postwar homes that have been remodelled.

Remodelling Postwar Homes: Case Studies

ABOVE: This postwar home was remodelled by Back to Front Exterior Design (backtofrontexteriordesign.com, 01252 820984).

Almost Unrecogniseable

A remodelled 1960s detached home

A contemporary scheme, complete with new windows, render and a two-part extension, has transformed the rear of this 1960s detached home into a luxury sanctuary.

Completely Transformed

A remodelled 1960s house in Hampshire

This 1960s house in Hampshire has been totally transformed inside and out, thanks to a remodelling scheme from Perring Architecture & Design (01590 670780). The original house has been extended to the front and given a complete makeover with new roofing, window shapes and styles and, most prominently, a new cedar shake cladding motif. Many 1960s homes in particular have much in common with contemporary designs, making them obvious candidates for improvement. We’re featuring this house in full in the October 2010 issue.

Country Chic

The reincarnation of a 1950s mock-Tudor-style house

This characterful country home is in fact the reincarnation of a 1950s mock-Tudor-style house. Back to Front Exterior Design’s scheme included conversion of the garage, a new render installation to make the exterior more uniform and new windows, which actually make use of the existing window positions.

New England Style

Renovating a tired 1960s detached home

Back to Front Exterior Design’s scheme for this tired 1960s detached home included a new slate roof, completely new window positions, new render finish and a front porch. The result is a stylish New England-influenced home.

Cottage Influences

A redesigned postwar home

Makeovers of postwar homes don’t have to be contemporary in style. This bland home on a large plot was turned into a cottage-influenced family home thanks to a redesign scheme by Back to Front.

 

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Issue date:
August 2010
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