A Renovation Faithful to its Mid-Century Modern Heritage

Current
Original 1953 Mid-Century condition purchased in 2013

We offer a record of the renovations to our ‘mid-century modern’ style Florida home in Holmes Beach Florida as it was transformed from a 1953 vintage time capsule to a completely updated (Codes and amenities) vacation home. All major heritage interior and exterior style elements were either “preserved, echoed or reflected” in the renovation design. 

Click Heritage Exterior for more related photos.

Click Heritage Interior for more related photos.

The back story and guiding design principles behind the nickname Promise Kept, are available here “Promise Kept” 

Hurricane Resistance Report

We are pleased to report that neither hurricane Helene, nor hurricane Milton (within weeks) had any appreciable effect on Promise Kept. The renovations to improve hurricane resistance (e.g. structural engineering , hurricane windows etc.) proved entirely effective (see the hurricane resistance portion of this site if that interests you). Helen’s surge caused 2 feet of water outside, however only 1″ of flood water managed to seep inside causing some relatively minor damage e.g. carpets, compared to other properties in the neighborhood and on the island. Hurricane Milton’s wind force caused damage to trees both on and adjacent to our property however the tied-down roof structure and roof membrane withstood the test.

Many homes sufferred damaged walls, roofs (see stripped roof in distance), finishes and furnishings in the surrounding neighborhood regardless of whether homes were elevated on stilts.
Post hurricane condition with Sandbags (at the entrance) testifying to the recency of this photo to the hurricanes.

Mid-Century Plan Comparison

Interior of the original Mid-Century Heritage Plan
Renovated Interior Plan

Mid-Century Design Touchstones

Exterior Mid-Century Influences

Interior Mid-Century Influences

Interior Tour

Living Room 

Kitchen Dining

King Bedroom

Full size single beds (2) Bedroom

Queen Bedroom with Ensuite WR

Washroom

Pool and Spa

Patio and Pool
Outdoor Eating Area
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Salt water pool with a 7″ deep Sun Deck and Spa
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Children (supervised) can enjoy the Sun Deck and can be protected by an umbrella
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The Spa (hot tub) is connected to the pool

Construction

For those of you who appreciate block and mortar… see the links below

Design Drawings and 3D Models

Matchstick House

Glazing Improved

Hurricane Resistance Added

Flood Resistance Added

Mech / Elect Upgrade to Current Standards

Participants – Design, Contracting, Trades, Friends

Bird’s Eye View of our location

Florida’s West Gulf Coast near Tampa Bay
On an offshore Island spit called Anna Maria Island and in a town of Holmes Beach
In a residential neighborhood a short 1 1/2 block walk (3 minutes) to the beach
Amid palms
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Bright White Sand Beaches
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Wildlife: Birds (Pelicans), crabs, rays, sea turtles, manatee
Great Sunsets…
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… Of Course!

Thank You for visiting our site.

Your feedback is welcomed and we thank you for your interest. If you have any interest in arranging to spend time at the house, please contact IslandReal.com and reference Promise Kept.

Bob and Caterina