Home tour: See inside these midcentury modern homes around Charlotte
Fellow midcentury modern fans, mark your calendar for the Charlotte History Museum’s upcoming “Mad About Modern” home tour.
Be ready to greet clean lines, open floor plans and organic materials at the 13th annual tour, which will be held on Sept. 28. Your tickets will include access to four historic midcentury homes, each showing off unique styles of architecture and design.
But first: A special kickoff event will be held Sept. 27 at the newly restored Petit Philippe Fine Wine, located in a restored midcentury drycleaner by the Park Road Shopping Center.
Take a peek at the homes (and one church) you’ll be visiting:
About the tour
This year’s “Mad about Modern” tour features four homes and one church (with a VIP ticket) in the Charlotte area.
“The Mad About Modern home tour brings people inside some of the best midcentury and modern homes in the Queen City,” Terri L. White, president and CEO of the Charlotte Museum of History, said in a statement. “The tour is part of our preservation mission, and we hope it encourages people to preserve these historic homes that contribute to our city’s unique streetscapes and character.”
WHEN:
The Mod Experience kickoff celebration is Friday, Sept. 27, at Petit Philippe.
Mad about Modern home tour is Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
HOW TO GO
Tickets are on sale now at madaboutmodern.com.
Home tour cost: $38 and include full tour access to four homes.
Kickoff celebration cost: $25.
VIP tour + kickoff experience bundle cost: $150.
Museum members can save 15% on all ticket purchases.
In addition to getting all the design inspiration your heart desires, your ticket money will go toward Charlotte Museum of History’s mission of saving and celebrating Charlotte’s history.
Here are the homes you’ll see:
813 Wingrave Drive
Built in 1961
From the Charlotte Museum of History: “Palm Springs meets Charlotte in this beautiful midcentury home. Large windows in the living area overlook a beautifully landscaped yard, complete with pool and putting green, inviting visitors to step seamlessly between inside and out. Furnishings and fixtures are a mix of original and midcentury inspired pieces with moments of whimsy, including a guest bathroom inspired by a 1960s pool party.”
2130 Valencia Terrace
Built in 1965
From the Charlotte Museum of History: “This stunning midcentury gem returns to the tour with a beautiful backyard renovation and preserved midcentury charm. Vintage furnishings, texture, color, and the unique original orange light fixtures create a relaxing retreat, preserving the history while incorporating modern upgrades. The home is a beautiful example of how history and modernity can work together to enhance the spirit of a historic home.”
4501 Town and Country Drive
Built in 1973
From the Charlotte Museum of History: “This midcentury gem is a post and beam kit house created by Huf Haus, in Germany. It was shipped to America in the 1970s, and assembled by the original owners who were German immigrants themselves. The current owners restored many of the original details, including revealing the original tile floors on the lower level. The home’s original wood ceilings and mahogany beams add a sense of warmth and texture that are hallmarks of midcentury design.”
913 Sumac Drive
Built in 1974
From the Charlotte Museum of History: “This home was designed and built by North Carolina architect Chet Helt in the 1970s for his own family. This two-story dog-trot structure is a beautiful example of how to integrate into, and celebrate, challenging terrain on a dramatically sloped lot. The home is nestled into its natural environment, grounded into the topography, and perching among trees, creating a sense of serenity in the midst of its bustling Southpark neighborhood. The current homeowners installed expansive windows that overlook the lush landscape and designed the beautiful gardens.”
Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter — 216 N. Main St., Belmont
VIP exclusive tour stop
Built in 1959
From the Charlotte Museum of History: “Designed by award-winning architect Charles Bates, the Lutheran Church of the Holy Comforter creates a sense of awe, encasing worshipers in a jewel box of color and light. Original floors and a unique pulpit add texture and softness to the space. Accompanying administrative spaces mimic the sanctuary design with cubby spaces in the hallways that incorporate the same colors and shapes of the stained glass.”
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