Aside from the Hoke House having a wall feature stone through glass, the element of wood, which became a mid-century modern favorite is abundant both inside and outside the house. 

wood warms

Bringing wonderfully grained woods panelling indoors is a way to nurture.

LA Mid-century

LA Mid-century

Four Seasons Restaurant

Cherrywood paneling Smith-Miller Hawkinson Architects

built-ins

While seemingly extra-vagant, where would these rooms be without their wooden built-ins, shutters, painted wood fire surround and furnishings ?  The wood, which we might not notice at first glance, is what conjures up the word cozy.