Desert Mid-Century Modern Edris House Built In 1954

Edris House was originally built in 1954, and it comprises a gorgeous example of mid century modern style at its best

Edris House was originally built in 1954, and it comprises a gorgeous example of mid-century modern style at its best

The Edris House by E Stewart Williams is one of the best examples of desert mid-century living. Using steel columns, the architect supported the entire roof system separately from the walls in order to seamlessly slide the frameless windows into the ceiling. It’s a very dramatic effect making the house feel larger than it is and better connects it to the spectacular views. All of the glass and the stone walls that run from the outside in are a mid-century statement that can not be denied.

The interior itself is of course mid-century modern, warm, stylish and inviting. There’s much natural warm-colored wood and stone in the décor, there are stainless steel appliances and surfaces, especially in the kitchen, and the furniture is totally appropriate for this style. As in every mid-century modern home you can see lots of leather chairs and sofas, which add a refined and textural touch to the interior. There are glazed walls that provide stunning views and make the desert landscape the focal point.

The pool was constructed first, and the boulders existing on the site were moved minimally to make room for the house. The exterior colors and finishes, like inside, are exactly what was specified originally. The home is approximately 2800 square feet on a one half acre parcel.

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The living room features a natural wood ceiling with beams, s tone clad wall with a fireplace and a fine selection of comfy mid-century furniture

The living room features a natural wood ceiling with beams, s tone clad wall with a fireplace and a fine selection of comfy mid-century furniture

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The stunning desert views are brought inside with a glazed wall, and they become a focal point of this interior

The stunning desert views are brought inside with a glazed wall, and they become a focal point of this interior

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The master bedroom shows the same ceiling and a stone clad wall, comfy furniture in warm shades and an entrance to the terrace, this glazed wall lets enjoying the views

The master bedroom shows the same ceiling and a stone clad wall, comfy furniture in warm shades and an entrance to the terrace, this glazed wall lets enjoying the views

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This is another bedroom that really focuses at the views but to make it more private, the architect created a courtyard with desert plants

This is another bedroom that really focuses at the views but to make it more private, the architect created a courtyard with desert plants

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This is an outdoor-indoor lounge that can be opened to the outside with glass doors at any moment

This is an outdoor-indoor lounge that can be opened to the outside with glass doors at any moment

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There's a creative floor lamp combo and all the storage is hidden inside black paneled wardrobes

There's a creative floor lamp combo and all the storage is hidden inside black paneled wardrobes

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The bathroom shows natural wood and beige-colored small tiles to fir the rest of the decor

The bathroom shows natural wood and beige-colored small tiles to fir the rest of the decor

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The kitchen is fully clad with amber-colored natural wood and stainless steel touches stand out a lot

The kitchen is fully clad with amber-colored natural wood and stainless steel touches stand out a lot

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This is an outdoor dining zone with amazing landscaping and hardscaping

This is an outdoor dining zone with amazing landscaping and hardscaping

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Even outdoor spaces are perfectly styled to create a harmony

Even outdoor spaces are perfectly styled to create a harmony

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