# Revived Mid-Century Homes This Eichler Home Expansion Stays True to the Mid-Century Structure By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-10-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Eichler-home References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/front-expansion-eichler-house-klopf-architecture/) & [klopfarchitecture](http://www.klopfarchitecture.com/portfolio/index.htm) This mid-century [Eichler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destination-eichler) home recently got an update, courtesy of Klopf Architecture. The owners of this cozy home in Palo Alto found themselves in need of [more room to spread out](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-simple-addition) and while tacking on some extra square footage is easy, the challenge involved staying true to the original look and feel of the home. The new space accommodates a bathroom, a bedroom and an atrium clad in a warm wood paneling. Keeping true to the [mid-century style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highland-park-residence) of the exterior, the interior of the house carries through the same finishes and materials, making it seem as though the addition was always a part of the original structure. In addition to more space, the expanded portion of the house also introduced more light into the foyer, which make the home much more welcoming. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mid-century Home Renovations:** There is an emerging trend where homeowners and architects are renovating mid-century homes while retaining the original look and feel. - **Seamless Additions:** As people look to add more space to their homes, architects are finding ways to create additions that flow seamlessly with the original structure. - **Modernizing Mid-century Homes:** Designers are incorporating modern touches into mid-century homes to update them for contemporary living while still preserving their character. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects and designers are creating new opportunities to innovate by designing unique solutions that enhance and modernize the mid-century look and feel of homes. - **Construction:** Builders and contractors have the opportunity to work on mid-century home renovations and additions, incorporating new materials and methods while preserving the original design aesthetics. - **Real Estate:** There is an opportunity for real estate agents to specialize in selling mid-century homes and educating homebuyers on the benefits of preserving and modernizing these structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mid-Century-Inspired Home Renos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wagoya-house.md) - [Reimagined Retro Californian Ranch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destination-eichler.md) - [Mid-Century Style Montreal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residence-ave-duchastel.md) - [Stunning Mid-Century Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-theory.md) - [Mid-Century Renovation Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-perch.md) - [Hillside Mid-Century Renos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasadena-hillside-home.md) - [Coastal Mid-Century Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-anglesea.md) - [Mid-Century Home Modern Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seventies-house.md) - [Retro Coastal Home Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-beach-residence.md)