![The design of this home was inspired by the long, horizontal lines of the classic California bungalow, and includes an open floor plan and the amenities of a modern build.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/modern-house-design-140824-739-01.jpg)
Design and build company Alloy Homes Incorporated has shared photos of a new home they completed in one of Calgary’s original upscale mid-century neighborhoods.
![The design of this home was inspired by the long, horizontal lines of the classic California bungalow, and includes an open floor plan and the amenities of a modern build.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/modern-house-design-140824-739-02.jpg)
The design of the home was inspired by the long, horizontal lines of the classic California bungalow, and includes an open floor plan and the amenities of a modern build.
![The design of this home was inspired by the long, horizontal lines of the classic California bungalow, and includes an open floor plan and the amenities of a modern build.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/modern-house-design-140824-739-03.jpg)
As the home was designed to accommodate a young family that loves to entertain, the designers opened up the interior to the outdoors.
![As this home was designed to accommodate a young family that loves to entertain, the designers opened up the interior to the outdoors.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/modern-house-design-140824-739-04.jpg)
Inside, the central great room is the focal point, with vaulted ceilings clad in textured Abodo wood that flows out to the exterior surfaces through clerestory windows.
![Inside, the central great room is the focal point, with vaulted ceilings clad in textured Abodo wood that flows out to the exterior surfaces through clerestory windows.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/modern-great-room-140824-739-05.jpg)
The great room features a folding TESORO wall that opens to the huge back deck.
![This great room features a folding TESORO wall that opens to the huge back deck.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/modern-home-folding-doors-140824-739-06.jpg)
In the living room, there’s a double-sided fireplace surrounded by brick.
![In the living room, there's a double-sided fireplace surrounded by brick.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/modern-home-fireplace-140824-739-07.jpg)
The other end of the great room is home to the dining area and a kitchen with an island.
![An open plan dining area and kitchen with an island.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/modern-dining-kitchen-140824-740-08.jpg)
Oak slat partitions, like this one behind the credenza, carry the mid-century aesthetic throughout the home, dividing spaces while allowing light to flow between.
![Oak slat partitions, like this one behind the credenza, carry the mid-century aesthetic throughout the home, dividing spaces while allowing light to flow between.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/modern-credenza-140824-740-09.jpg)
![Oak slat partitions, like this one behind the credenza, carry the mid-century aesthetic throughout the home, dividing spaces while allowing light to flow between.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/modern-credenza-140824-740-10.jpg)
Behind the oak wood partition are stairs that lead down to a basement.
![Oak slat partitions, like this one behind the credenza, carry the mid-century aesthetic throughout the home, dividing spaces while allowing light to flow between.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/modern-credenza-reeded-partition-140824-740-11.jpg)