A Light-Filled Midcentury Home Shines With Modern, Scandinavian-Inspired Updates

Transforming this midcentury ranch into a light-filled oasis was a labor of love for Atlanta-based interior designer Brian Patrick Flynn. Inspired by Scandinavian design principles and an extensive art collection, the homeowners updated the home inside and out to play up the home's original modern architecture. Vaulted ceilings and loads of glass give the home an inviting, open-concept feeling, while a rich color palette and unique flea market finds give it a cozy, inviting vibe that makes it an inspiring space for work or play.

They say you only get one chance to make a first impression and this entrance definitely has a WOW factor. From the dazzling, oversized light fixture to the quirky wall decor collected from all over the world, this entryway instantly engages you as you walk through the dramatic steel and glass doors. The adorable faux sheep were custom crafted in Paris for the homeowner and set a playful tone as cuddly little greeters for guests coming and going.

A dark, narrow hallway leading to the private spaces of the home was no match for wall-to-wall white paint. The space now feels much larger and more connected to the home's light and airy gallery-style foyer. A pair of tunnel skylights were installed to bring in more natural light. Wallpaper and a bead board ceiling add textural interest.

The homeowner/designer took a "less is more" approach to the kitchen redesign, opting for Scandinavian-inspired simplicity. Gleaming white floors and cabinetry punctuated by black countertops and light fixtures let the large steel windows showcase the lush landscape beyond. The original ceiling was low and made the galley kitchen feel claustrophobic. Removing the drywall to reveal the sloped roof line injected some modernist magic back into the space.