Bertoia-esque bar stools and chandeliers inspired by Louis Poulsen ’ s artichoke pack the biggest Mid-Century punch in the family ’ s kitchen .
Benson moved ahead to investigate a new and more harmonic addition that would include 2 bedrooms , a bath and den for the boys . A plan for the new addition was developed in the footprint of the existing carport . After presenting a convincing argument to neighbors and zoning officials and after multiple meetings , John was able to get a variance and change the rear setbacks to build a garage . The new addition is a truly seamless and a marvelous interpretation of the Odell design .
In spite of having to rebuild practically every wall because of termite damage , or having to remove the entire ceiling after finding copper tubing from radiant heat the project forged ahead .
From the outside , the expectations for the interior might be a house filled with Mid-Century furnishings designed by all the classic architects and designers of that period , but the Culbertsons ’ lifestyle is a far cry from the nuclear ’ 50s family . Leslie extends her home for functions and