A mid-century modern home in Myrtle Beach is for sale, with an open floor plan, tons of windows and a large fireplace ... a bright entryway with walls covered in wood panels and a stone floor.

The fireplace often serves as the centerpiece ... To get the finished look, he suggests attaching gypsum panels to the wall with regular tile adhesive so they're securely in place.

Unconventional interpretations of the design classic are making sexy, sculptural statements in chic homes around the globe ...