Conventional Home Inspiration 01: The Chino Residence | TMH 013
This is the first in a series of posts featuring convention homes (probably Mid Century Modern) that have many design features that speak to manufactured homes (MH).
The first home featured here is The Chino Residence (1965) by architect Thomas Chino (1914-2006) located in Monrovia, CA.
First, take a look at the opening image. That looks almost exactly like a double wide MH with a pitched roof. Yes, pitched roofs can be modern, and are much easier to maintain over flat roofs. Also, notice the masterful use of hard and soft-scaping (the actual property is the colored area - via Redfin).
This is the front entrance. Great steps running nearly the full length of the deck/front porch. This is a little touch that makes steps into a true focal point. This is also a good example of a conventional home held up at MH skirting height. Notice, to the left of the entry door, the vertical siding, the dark molding running horizontally, and then the area where skirting would be below. It blends right in and is not noticeable at all. For more about MH skirting see Manufactured Home Exterior Transitions 01: Skirting. And another look at the hard vs. soft-scaping.
This is the living room. Notice the cathedral ceiling, dark beams, and the use of rich wood paneling. The fireplace and the flooring are both handled as monolithic elements, and not as focal points. For the fireplace, this is something to think about in a smaller in a smaller space (like a MH) where if it was treated more like an object could make the area feel cluttered.
Here is the kitchen, which is in a configuration that is my personal favorite - the galley. Things to notice here are the integrated appliance (refrigerator with surround in the distance), the island to the right with no upper cabinets to maintain the open feel, and the drop ceiling soffit housing lighting and any HVAC that may be there.
This is the master bedroom. Sadly, most MHs with cathedral ceilings don’t have them in the bedrooms, just the living rooms, and sometimes kitchens. Also, it is unheard of to see floor-to-ceiling windows on the long sides of a MH, just the ends. What should be taken from this bedroom are the built in, but open closets; the bright pop of color for the carpeting, and the use of three types of wood paneling(!), not to mention six colors. This may seem excessive, because it is, but it is a good example of using the same “like” materials to create texture and interest. Imagine the same paneling in different wood species, or the same species in different panel/board widths.
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