Mid-Century Modern Remodeling in Ahwatukee — Timeless Design Meets Desert Living

Rediscovering Ahwatukee’s Mid-Century Style

Tucked against the South Mountain Preserve, Ahwatukee is often celebrated for its mountain views, strong community feel, and peaceful desert setting. But it also holds a quieter treasure: a collection of early ranch-style and mid-century modern homes, built during the area’s initial development in the 1960s and 70s.

These homes often feature:

• • Low-slung rooflines and simple silhouettes
  • Block or slump stone construction
  • Breezeblock accents and deep overhangs
  • Carports or early garages integrated with architecture
  • Large lots with potential for indoor-outdoor upgrades

At Homework Remodels, we help Ahwatukee homeowners embrace the best of mid-century design while updating their homes to be more comfortable, open, and functional. Our Mid-Century Modernization process blends architectural integrity with modern performance, and it’s perfect for the homes found in Ahwatukee Foothills, Warner-Elliot Loop, and nearby areas.

What Is Mid-Century Modernization?

We define Mid-Century Modernization as a design-build remodeling process that honors the design intent of 1950s–70s homes while enhancing layout, livability, and performance.

“Mid-Century Modernization respects history but lives for the present—it’s timeless style, redefined for how you live today.”

In Ahwatukee, that often means:

• • Opening closed-off kitchens and living spaces
  • Converting carports into functional casitas or guest suites
  • Reconfiguring dated bathrooms
  • Adding skylights and sliders to bring in the views
  • Building additions that extend the home’s footprint with sensitivity

Why Ahwatukee Homeowners Choose Homework Remodels

We’ve remodeled homes across the Valley—including Phoenix’s historic neighborhoods, Scottsdale’s MCM enclaves, and mid-century ranches in East Valley. Ahwatukee’s homes are ideal for our approach because they blend livable scale with architectural simplicity.

Homework Remodels brings:

• • 20+ years of award-winning design-build remodeling
  • Deep experience with MCM homes and desert-modern styles
  • Certified remodeling professionals (MCR, CKBR, UDCP)
  • A people-first process that’s transparent and collaborative

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Our Services for Mid-Century Modern Remodeling in Ahwatukee

Kitchen Remodeling in Ahwatukee

Many original kitchens in Ahwatukee homes are compact and isolated. We reimagine them to reflect today’s open, social lifestyle:

• • Open-concept layouts connecting kitchen, living, and dining
  • Slab-front cabinetry in warm woods or matte tones
  • Waterfall-edge islands and retro-inspired lighting
  • Improved storage, lighting, and appliance integration

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Bathroom Remodeling in Ahwatukee

We transform dated bathrooms with a mix of mid-century styling and modern comfort:

• • Floating vanities and clean-lined fixtures
  • Frameless walk-in showers with linear drains
  • Mid-century tile patterns or large-format stone
  • Layout reconfigurations for improved space and access

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Casitas, Guest Houses & ADUs

Ahwatukee’s spacious lots are ideal for additions. We design and build:

• • Attached and detached guest quarters
  • ADUs for extended family or rental flexibility
  • Garage-to-casita or carport conversions
  • Seamless transitions from house to addition

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Open Concept & Layout Reimagining

Our team specializes in transforming compartmentalized floorplans into open, airy living environments:

• • Load-bearing wall removal and structural beam integration
  • Functional zoning with furniture, lighting, and sightlines
  • Indoor-outdoor living enhancements with patios and sliders
  • Vaulted ceilings, clerestory windows, and skylights

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Whole-Home Remodeling & Additions

Whether you’re modernizing a classic ranch or expanding your space, our whole-home remodels include:

• • Exterior refresh with era-appropriate materials
  • Energy efficiency upgrades (windows, insulation, mechanicals)
  • Space planning that honors scale and proportion
  • Primary suite additions, expanded great rooms, and more

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A Remodeling Process Made for You

Our proven Design-Build System makes the remodeling process predictable, flexible, and creative—especially in homes that need both sensitivity and structural updates.

1. 1. Consultation & Discovery: We walk through your home, review your goals, and assess its layout and condition.
   2. Design Development: We create architectural concepts and interior plans that fit your vision and your home’s character.
   3. Preconstruction: We finalize all selections, materials, permits, and scheduling before work begins.
   4. Construction: Our in-house team and expert trades execute every detail with care and communication.
   5. Completion: We deliver a beautiful, functional home—and continue to support you after the dust settles.

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Where We Work in Ahwatukee

We proudly serve the full Ahwatukee area, including:

• • Ahwatukee Foothills
  • Warner-Elliot Loop area
  • Pecos Road corridor
  • South Mountain area tracts

These homes may not always have national MCM status, but their bones are strong—and their potential is inspiring.

Other MCM Neighborhoods We Serve

We remodel mid-century homes in communities across Greater Phoenix:

→ Marlen Grove
→ Paradise Gardens
→ Windemere
→ Village Grove
→ Arcadia Lite

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Start Your Mid-Century Remodel in Ahwatukee

Your Ahwatukee home has good bones and beautiful potential. Let Homework Remodels help you transform it with thoughtful design, quality construction, and a love for timeless style.