Swatt | Miers Architects has shared photos of a house they designed in the town of Atherton, California, that replaces an earlier mid-century structure that the family had owned for many years.
The home, with its white exterior, has an abundance of windows, allowing the home to light up like a lantern at night.
![During the day, the large windows allow the natural daylight to filter through to the interior of this modern home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-house-design-200623-222-02.jpg)
During the day, the large windows allow the natural daylight to filter through to the interior of the home.
![During the day, the large windows allow the natural daylight to filter through to the interior of this modern home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-house-design-200623-222-03.jpg)
At the rear of the home, there’s space for outdoor entertaining and a swimming pool.
![At the rear of this modern home, there's space for outdoor entertaining and a swimming pool.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-house-design-200623-222-04.jpg)
At the front of the home, a path guides visitors through the garden and to the pivoting red front door and entryway.
![At the front of this modern home, a path guides visitors through the garden and to the pivoting red front door and entryway.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-house-red-front-door-200623-208-01.jpg)
A long, linear infinity-edge water feature terminates at the front door.
![A long, linear infinity-edge water feature terminates at the front door.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-house-entrance-front-door-200623-217-01.jpg)
The front door opens to the entryway that’s been minimally furnished with a bench and low console.
![The pivoting red front door opens to the entryway that's been minimally furnished with a bench and low console.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-entryway-red-front-door-200623-204-01.jpg)
The entryway opens up into the dining area, that’s home to a long glass table and high ceilings.
![A modern entryway opens up into the dining area, that's home to a long glass table and high ceilings.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-open-plan-dining-room-200623-213-01.jpg)
Nearby, there’s the living room which has a horizontal window and a matching horizontal fireplace on the opposite wall. There’s also a sliding glass door that opens to the yard.
![This modern living room has a horizontal window and a matching horizontal fireplace on the opposite wall. There's also a sliding glass door that opens to the yard.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-living-room-200623-214-01.jpg)
![This modern living room has a horizontal window and a matching horizontal fireplace on the opposite wall. There's also a sliding glass door that opens to the yard.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-living-room-200623-214-02.jpg)
The kitchen and family room are located through an opening in the wall by the dining area. The kitchen features both light and dark cabinetry, while a small eat-in area has a wood table that complements the nearby built-in desk.
![This modern kitchen features both light and dark cabinetry, while a small eat-in area has a wood table that complements the nearby built-in desk.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-white-wood-kitchen-200623-211-01.jpg)
The primary suite is also located on the main floor of the home and has a small sitting area facing the garden.
![This modern primary suite has a sitting area facing the garden.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-bedroom-200623-212-01.jpg)
The en-suite bathroom includes a double vanity and a freestanding bathtub, as well as a glass-enclosed shower and toilet room.
![This modern en-suite bathroom includes a double vanity and a freestanding bathtub, as well as a glass-enclosed shower and toilet room.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-bathroom-200623-210-01.jpg)
A free-standing, steel-framed stair is treated like a work of functional sculpture, hovering above an interior garden of gravel and a single boulder.
![A free-standing, steel-framed stair is treated like a work of functional sculpture, hovering above an interior garden of gravel and a single boulder.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-stairs-wood-glass-200623-205-01.jpg)
![A free-standing, steel-framed stair is treated like a work of functional sculpture, hovering above an interior garden of gravel and a single boulder.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-stairs-wood-glass-200623-205-02.jpg)
![A free-standing, steel-framed stair is treated like a work of functional sculpture, hovering above an interior garden of gravel and a single boulder.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-stairs-wood-glass-200623-205-03.jpg)
The upper level of the home includes an office and guest bedrooms in two wings connected by a floating bridge with north-facing clerestory windows above. The home also has a gym area.
![A modern house with a home gym.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-home-gym-200623-204-01.jpg)
In another bathroom, there’s a dark accent wall with hidden lighting that contrasts the white vanity and walls.
![This modern bathroom has a dark accent wall with hidden lighting that contrasts the white vanity and walls.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/modern-bathroom-white-200623-204-01.jpg)