Making the most of a mid-century modern

James Smith and Mary Anne Walser knew they could fix the flaws in a midcentury modern home.

The dated home was situated on a wooded 1-acre lot in Atlanta and had the right wrong things going for it, Walser said. For example, the ugly Formica countertops, shag carpet and dark wood paneling could be torn out, replaced or painted over. But the property didnt have a steep driveway or other structural elements that would be too difficult and costly to repair.

The house presented a chance for Smith, an architect, and Walser, a real estate agent, who were married in 2009, to start from scratch on a home project together. Their plan included ripping out walls, exposing wood, and bringing in contemporary fixtures and furniture.

Its a wonderful opportunity to allow us to furnish it in ways that fits both of us, Smith said.

Snapshot

Names: James Smith and Mary Anne Walser, and their dog, Snack. Smith is a principal at Perkins + Will; Walser works for Keller Williams Realty Premier Atlanta.

Location: Atlanta

Size: About 3,000 square feet, four bedrooms, four baths

Year built: 1974

Year bought: 2011

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Making the most of a mid-century modern