![Chelsea Hing Interior Design Studio has given a contemporary new interior to a mid-century modern home that had been left untouched since the 1950s.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/mid-century-modern-interior-design-161220-749-01.jpg)
Chelsea Hing Interior Design Studio has given a contemporary new vision to a mid-century modern home in Brighton, Australia, that had been left untouched since the 1950s.
The centrally located light-drenched courtyard showcases the updated white theme that can be found inside and out. Over time, vines will create a shaded outdoor space that’s furnished with planters and simple furniture.
![A central light-drenched courtyard has vines that will create a shaded outdoor space, furnished with planters and simple furniture.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-patio-161220-751-02.jpg)
![A central light-drenched courtyard has vines that will create a shaded outdoor space, furnished with planters and simple furniture.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-patio-161220-751-03.jpg)
![A central light-drenched courtyard has vines that will create a shaded outdoor space, furnished with planters and simple furniture.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-patio-161220-751-04.jpg)
Inside, there are clean lines and a breezy-ness which was achieved by removing all the complicated design elements. The living room is defined by a large dark-colored rug, while wood boxes have been used to create a coffee table.
![This modern living room is defined by a large dark colored rug, while wood boxes have been used to create a coffee table.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-living-room-wood-box-coffee-table-161220-751-05.jpg)
![This modern living room is defined by a large dark colored rug, while wood boxes have been used to create a coffee table.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-living-room-wood-box-coffee-table-161220-751-06.jpg)
![This modern living room is defined by a large dark colored rug, while wood boxes have been used to create a coffee table.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-living-room-wood-box-coffee-table-161220-751-07.jpg)
Tucked into the corner behind the living room is a small reading nook that includes a sculptural pink chaise, vertical art pieces, and a wall-mounted bookshelf.
![Tucked into the corner behind the living room is a small reading nook that includes a sculptural pink chaise, vertical art pieces, and a wall-mounted bookshelf.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-living-room-wood-box-coffee-table-161220-751-08.jpg)
![Tucked into the corner behind the living room is a small reading nook that includes a sculptural pink chaise, vertical art pieces, and a wall-mounted bookshelf.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/reading-nook-161220-751-09.jpg)
![A wall-mounted bookcase with black shelves.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-book-shelf-161220-751-10.jpg)
In the dining room, a wood accent wall provides a backdrop for a built-in bench with black cushions.
![In this dining room, a wood accent wall provides a backdrop for a built-in bench with black cushions.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-dining-room-banquette-161220-752-11.jpg)
The kitchen has minimalist wood and white cabinets have been paired with a long island and a terracotta-colored tile backsplash that surrounds the window.
![This kitchen has minimalist wood and white cabinets have been paired with a long island, and a terracotta colored tile backsplash that surrounds the window.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-wood-kitchen-161220-752-12.jpg)
![This kitchen has minimalist wood and white cabinets have been paired with a long island, and a terracotta colored tile backsplash that surrounds the window.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-wood-kitchen-161220-752-13.jpg)
In the bedroom, an art piece and gray bedding add color to the room, while the metallic accents add a touch of glamour.
![In this modern bedroom, an art piece and gray bedding adds color to the room, while the metallic accents add a touch of glamour.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-bedroom-161220-752-14.jpg)
![In this modern bedroom, an art piece and gray bedding adds color to the room, while the metallic accents add a touch of glamour.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-bedroom-161220-752-16.jpg)
In the master bathroom, black tiles cover walls, while round mirrors hang above white vanities with under-mount sinks. On the opposite wall, there’s a large oval freestanding bathtub. A doorway between the vanities opens to reveal the walk-in closet that showcases dark wood cabinetry with metal and leather drawer pulls.
![In the master bathroom, black tiles cover walls, while round mirrors hang above white vanities with undermount sinks.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-black-white-bathroom-round-mirrors-161220-753-17.jpg)
![A modern bathroom with a black tile accent wall that provides a backdrop for a large oval freestanding bathtub.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-black-bathroom-tiles-round-freestanding-bathtub-161220-753-18.jpg)
![In the master bathroom, black tiles cover walls, while round mirrors hang above white vanities with undermount sinks. There's also a walk-in closet with dark wood cabinetry.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-black-white-bathroom-round-mirrors-walk-in-closet-161220-753-19.jpg)
![](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-black-white-bathroom-round-mirrors-walk-in-closet-161220-753-20.jpg)
![A modern walk-in closet showcases dark wood cabinetry with metal and leather drawer pulls.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/walk-in-closet-dark-wood-161220-750-21.jpg)
In another bathroom, wood paneling and a wood vanity have been paired with black tiles, a white vanity, and a white bathtub.
![In this modern bathroom, wood paneling and a wood vanity have been paired with black tiles, a white vanity, and white bathtub.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-wood-bathroom-black-countertop-161220-750-22.jpg)
![In this modern bathroom, wood paneling and a wood vanity have been paired with black tiles, a white vanity, and white bathtub.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/modern-wood-bathroom-black-countertop-161220-750-23.jpg)
The house also has a swimming pool with a small wood deck, that’s visible through the large floor-to-ceiling windows.
![A mid century modern house with a swimming pool and floor-to-ceiling windows.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/mid-century-modern-house-swimming-pool-161220-749-24.jpg)