A Modern Makeover for a Historic Cliff May

In the city of Long Beach, Calif., sit an abundance of historic Cliff May Ranch-style homes. These postwar bungalows have become popular again in recent years and are cherished by local homeowners. When one comes on the market, it’s snapped up in a heartbeat.

Rochelle Kramer is working on the study.

Recently, Rochelle and Doug Kramer, local Long Beach, Calif., real estate agents and Mid-century Modern experts, purchased one of these Cliff May properties and transformed it into a modern jewel. With paint products and colors by Dunn-Edwards, here’s a look at the transformation:

Exteriors Before

Exteriors After

Exteriors After. Body: Play On Gray (DE6228). Trim: Blackjack (DE6371). Front Door: custom mix of Star City (DE5767) with 1 oz. black

Living Room and Entry Before

Living Room and Entry After

Walls: Whisper (DEW340). Fireplace: Metal Fringe (DET26). Front Door: custom mix of Star City (DE5767) with 1 oz black. Beam: Blackjack (DE6371)

Kitchen and Breakfast Nook Before

Kitchen and Breakfast Nook After

Kitchen Walls:Whisper (DEW340). Kitchen Cabinets: Mythical Blue (DEC787)

Dining Room Before

Dining Room After

Dining Room Walls: Whisper (DEW340). Beam: Blackjack (DE6371)

Bedrooms and Baths Before

Bedrooms and Baths After

Walls: Whisper (DEW340). Beam: Blackjack (DE6371)

Study

At 1,711 square feet with four bedrooms and two bathrooms, this corner-lot property is now on the market. To learn more, visit socalmodern.com and instagram.com/socalmodern/.

All "After" Images by and with courtesy of Bethany Nauert Photography