MIDCENTURY MODERN RESIDENCE

LOCATION: MILTON, MASSACHUSETTS

The renovation of this midcentury home centers on a complete transformation of the kitchen, which reshaped how the house functions and connects to its surroundings. The original layout relied on low cabinetry that failed to take advantage of the room’s generous volume. Mandarina Studio reworked the plan to improve circulation and take full advantage of the home’s soaring height and natural light.

The redesigned kitchen replaces a dated peninsula with a generously scaled island that supports both everyday use and entertaining. Cabinetry was reimagined vertically as well as horizontally, allowing storage and display to extend upward and reinforce the room’s proportions. A custom china cabinet with tall glass doors framed in blackened iron and finished in white oak adds presence and refinement.

At one end of the kitchen, a dedicated bar introduces a more intimate moment. Art, layered lighting, and wall-mounted sconces give this area its own identity, offering contrast to the openness of the main kitchen while supporting entertaining. Clerestory windows introduce shifting daylight throughout the day, bringing depth and movement to the quartzite focal wall at the range. Pendant lights reference midcentury forms in a refined, contemporary way. The completed kitchen was featured on the cover of Modern Luxury Interiors.

The renovation extended beyond the kitchen to include a new primary bath, a refreshed guest bath, and updated furnishings throughout the living and dining rooms. In the primary bath, marble with expressive veining is paired with a custom floating white oak vanity, balancing warmth and restraint. In the living room, a new picture window frames wooded views, while the furniture plan grounds the space. A turquoise Murano glass chandelier introduces color and artistry, adding a distinctive, personal note to the interior.

Modern kitchen with white walls, large high windows, marble island countertop, four white and black bar stools, pendant lights, plants, and a stove with a marble backsplash.
Modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel oven, marble countertop, and backsplash, large windows allowing natural light, patterned rug on dark wood floor.
Modern kitchen with a marble island, pendant lights, and a large window with natural light.
A modern kitchen with a white marble dining table, a white vase with orange tulips, a bowl of red apples, a white cabinet with gold handles, a wooden and glass display cabinet with plates and bowls, white chairs, and a unique statement light fixture
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, marble backsplash, wooden accents, and a large island with white stools. Large windows and pendant lights add brightness.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, marble countertop, wine cooler, and abstract artwork on the wall.
A modern kitchen with a marble countertop island, white cabinets, green plants, and orange flowers in a white vase, with black framed glass doors showing a green outdoor scene, and a large beige and gold pendant light hanging above.
A modern kitchen area with a marble countertop and backsplash, wooden cabinetry, a small sink, a wine cooler, and decorative items including a black pedestal bowl, three limes, a vase of flowers, and a vase with greenery. There is a framed abstract a
Modern dining room with black oval table, six chairs, three vases with flowers, large window showing greenery outside, wood wall accents, pendant chandelier, and a large potted plant.
Modern bathroom vanity with a wooden cabinet, white marble countertop, and a rectangular mirror with a black frame. Two decorative wall-mounted vases with marble-like finish flank the mirror. A vase with flowers is on the right side of the countertop
A modern bathroom vanity with a marble countertop, two sinks, two large mirrors, and decorative flowers in vases.
Modern walk-in shower with marble walls and floor, glass doors, and built-in bench.
Modern bathroom vanity with light wood cabinets, white marble countertop, black hardware, an oval mirror, two black sconces with globe lights, a vase of orange and pink flowers, and a small towel hanging on a hook.
Living room with white walls, a large window with curtains, a white sofa with blue and gray pillows, a beige armchair, a marble-top coffee table with books and decor, a large patterned rug, a tall lamp, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling.