Midcentury Carport Becomes Hip Lounge Space

Prior to a major remodel of the entire property inside and out, the carport lacked a solid lighting plan. The untreated concrete floor was stained from years of automotive oil and overall grime from exposure to the elements. Privacy from the house next door was also an issue since the walls along the exterior were wide open.

A fresh coat of black paint, architectural sconces, a privacy screen and a larger globe pendant transform the lackluster carport into something that makes much more of a statement. The carport is used for three main purposes: parking day-to-day, set up with stackable chairs for brief hangouts with friends and furnished with a lightweight outdoor sectional for formal, comfy gatherings.

When the house was purchased, the carport had a door to a small closet right smack in the middle of its focal wall. In order to create a showstopping feature wall with lighting elements, Brian relocated the door to the back of the property and covered its original opening in black paneling.

In its new state, the door is gone, allowing the entire back wall of the carport to showcase a trio of Brian's capsule sconces.