Street view at dusk of flat roofs, garage and native front garden of a mid-century modern home remodel in Los Altos, CA

Front exterior at sunset with clerestory windows and cedar siding of a mid-century modern home remodel in Los Altos, CA

Front entry walk with cedar screen wall and lit windows of a mid-century modern home remodel in Los Altos, CA

Private entry courtyard with stepping stones and cedar siding of a mid-century modern home remodel in Los Altos, CA

Daytime front view with cedar fence and drought-tolerant garden of a mid-century modern home remodel in Los Altos, CA

Entry courtyard with fire table and lounge seating at a mid-century modern home remodel in Los Altos, CA

Courtyard garden with stone path between cedar-clad wings of a mid-century modern home remodel in Los Altos, CA

Dining area with stone-clad linear fireplace and glass doors in a mid-century modern home remodel in Los Altos, CA

Dining room with clerestory and floor-to-ceiling glass in a mid-century modern home remodel in Los Altos, CA

Open dining space with skylights and kitchen bar beyond in a mid-century modern home remodel in Los Altos, CA

Living room with stacked-stone fireplace wall and piano nook in a mid-century modern home remodel in Los Altos, CA

Piano corner with built-in wood shelves by sliding glass doors in a mid-century modern home remodel in Los Altos, CA

Living room with linear fireplace, globe pendants and garden view in a mid-century modern home remodel in Los Altos, CA

Skylit kitchen with butcher-block island and open shelving in a mid-century modern home remodel in Los Altos, CA

Kitchen with gray cabinetry, wall ovens and butcher-block island in a mid-century modern home remodel in Los Altos, CA

Bedroom with door to the hallway and clerestory window in a mid-century modern home remodel in Los Altos, CA

Bathroom with lit mirrors, double sink and gray tile wall in a mid-century modern home remodel in Los Altos, CA

Bedroom with blue accent wall and clerestory windows in a mid-century modern home remodel in Los Altos, CA

Bathroom with marble double vanity and dark cabinets in a mid-century modern home remodel in Los Altos, CA

Kids room with a painted climbing wall and wood floors in a mid-century modern home remodel in Los Altos, CA

Harwalt Residence

A mid-century modern whole-house remodel in Los Altos, CA, by M. Designs Architects. Low, flat roofs, clerestory windows and cedar siding shape a private entry courtyard planted with native gardens. Inside, high ceilings, skylights and floor-to-ceiling glass fill the open dining and living spaces with light, and the kitchen pairs a butcher-block island with open shelving and clean gray cabinetry.