Skip to main content

Peek Inside NoDa House, a Reimagining of Traditional Mill Houses with a Modern Twist

There’s a reason mid-century modern homes are just as sought after today as they were half a century ago. Timeless, full of light, and providing a connection to nature that brings serenity to the home, Mid-Century Modern is the dream home for many. The only issue is the price. Most of us can’t afford a million-dollar Eichler and have to settle for homes that are lacking in style or are full of cheap materials. Enter Perry Poole Architects, a full-service architecture and design studio creating homes that bring style and value to the North Davidson neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Image used with permission by copyright holder

While Mid-Century Modern homes are a dime a dozen on the west coast, they are harder to come across on the east. With the Modern Revival movement gaining popularity across the country in recent years, many are looking to build homes that incorporate the high-end look but without the high price tag. Architect Perry Poole’s NoDa House does just that, using simple finishes, modern architectural lines, and spaces that allow for a strong connection between inside and out.

Recommended Videos

Built as a case study, NoDa house was an experiment of sorts for Poole. It is a reimagining of the area’s traditional mill houses with a decidedly modern twist, paying homage to the history of Charlotte while adding a fresh new look to the NoDa neighborhood.

Image used with permission by copyright holder

Outside, NoDa House has a simplistic look that belies the stylish interior. Clad in grey painted larch shiplap with no trim and a single window, the home appears to be a small, single-story dwelling from the front. But the hidden entry is a clue to the fact that this seemingly understated home holds a few secrets within.

Stepping inside, NoDa House reveals itself to be a light-filled, open, two-story home full of style. The upper floor contains the family room, master suite, and a powder room. The family room, which consists of the living area, dining area, and kitchen, features floor-to-ceiling windows, flooding the space with natural light and connecting it to an outdoor corridor. This covered walkway leads to the back of the home where the “front” porch was relocated from the entry to the rear, taking advantage of the views and privacy created by a stream and evergreens. Going down to the lower level, there are two more bedrooms with a shared bathroom and a studio space.

Image used with permission by copyright holder

To complement the architecture of the home, NoDa House was outfitted with Modern Revival furnishings and natural materials. White walls allow light to bounce around the rooms making them feel bright and inviting. The natural white oak flooring throughout the home is balanced by touches of marble like on the kitchen counters and the fireplace surround. Carrera marble tiling in the master bathroom adds a high-end touch to the space.

What Poole has created with NoDa House could very well be the future of housing for millennials and it’s exactly what we’ve been waiting for: homes that offer value without scrimping on style.

Kelsey Machado
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Kelsey is a professional interior designer with over a decade of experience in the design field. With a passion for…
Will there be a fourth season of ‘The White Lotus?’
The show's third season will be set in Thailand, and is set to premiere in early 2025.
Theo James and Meghann Fahy in White Lotus

The White Lotus was one of the biggest surprises in HBO's recent history. The series was initially devised as a self-contained story that could be filmed in compliance with COVID, and it's since become one of the most popular series in the company's repertoire. We already know that a third season is on the way and will feature another star-studded cast, but what about a potential season 4?

According to reporting in Variety, a fourth season of the show is percolating at HBO, but it hasn't officially been announced yet. “Mike, obviously — if he wants to move forward and do the four seasons — he will do the fourth season,” HBO head Casey Bloys said.

Read more
Denis Villeneuve says he ‘absolutely believes’ in ‘Dune: Messiah’ as he develops the script
The exact timing for the potential trilogy capper remains under wraps.
Timothee Chalamet in Dune Part 2

Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Dune has been more successful than many who have loved the Frank Herbert novel for decades could have dreamed. Dune: Part 1 was nominated for a bunch of Oscars and won a couple, and Part 2 seems to be on a similar trajectory, and also far outgrossed the first installment.

Villeneuve has promised that he will return to the world of Dune one more time to adapt Herbert's sequel, Dune: Messiah, but we don't know exactly when that movie might be coming. In a recent interview with Deadline to discuss Part 2, Villeneuve was hesitant to say too much about the upcoming third installment.

Read more
Will Max’s new thriller Duster be your next must-watch show?
J.J. Abrams' newest thriller is coming soon
duster season 1 lost  star josh holloway at the 64th annual golden globe

Max has become the home to some of the most fascinating and innovative shows on TV. Fans can trust that the HBO-affiliated streamer has tons of originals and plenty of old favorites from trusted creators, and that trend will continue with their newest offering titled Duster. This thriller comes from the mind of the esteemed J.J. Abrams and stars his fellow Lost alum, Josh Holloway, as a getaway driver who must use his skills for the good of the government when the first Black female FBI agent in American history asks him for her help (the agent will be played by Rachel Hilson). The show is a period piece taking place in the 1970s. It hasn't been revealed how any of the main events of the decade will be incorporated into the plot of the series.

Like a lot of shows that have been teased for the coming months, Duster doesn't have a lot of concrete details out in the open yet. The project has been ongoing for quite some time and was delayed during the Hollywood writers and actors strikes, but a recent teaser trailer has hinted that Duster should finally arrive at an unspecified point in 2025. Here is everything we know so far about Duster.
Who is starring in Duster on Max?

Read more