The living room serves as the center of the home,
complete with fireplace and piano to make it a truly warm and inviting
space. Because the fireplace is tucked away in a corner, it can’t
exactly serve as a focal point in this living room
despite matching the color and textures of the flooring and furniture.
This presented an interesting design challenge, but strategic placement
of furnishings, artwork, and other important pieces is crucial to
overcoming this obstacle. For example, L-shaped
sectional helps to close off a space where guests can enjoy the warmth
from the fire in the comfort of the low, streamlined sofa that opens up
the entire room.
Two living room must-haves: pooch-proof furniture
and a piano. Imagine snuggling up with your pup, humming along to a
sweet melody played by your significant other. This couple wanted just
that: furniture that was comfortable, durable,
and stylish where they could relax with their dog and guests alike.
This living room lends a relaxed mid-century modern
feel with geometric patters accenting the neutral colors and natural
woods. The furnishings feature crisp lines that offer straightforward
functionality and organization to the room.
Old fashionistas may tell you that black and brown
can simply never, ever go together- but that rule is simply outdated!
While we can’t escape the black plastic of today’s entertainment
technology necessities, we can definitely embrace
it. No need to hide these sleekly engineered gadgets: placing an
equally sleek, black leather seat does the job to incorporate all these
tech items nicely into the rich array of browns featured in the natural
wood floor and cabinets.
Flowing from the living room is the dining area.
The deep wood and subtle curves of the chairs complement the straight
cuts of the table. Notice the angle of the chair and table legs: about
30 degrees off center, rather than jutting at
a harsh 90 degree angle. This seemingly minute detail vastly changes
the room and creates a much more open, inviting atmosphere that is
typical of the mid-century modern design.
White lacquer: so sleek, so chic! This ‘dry bar’
table is one of the most beautiful, simple, and sophisticated pieces
added to the house. Though small enough to flush against a wall, this
narrow two-tiered table is incredibly functional
and streamlined, just as mid-century modern designers intended. Setting
rich, polished wooden dishes on this white lacquer table catches the
eye: an intriguing juxtaposition.
Think this home could get any more serene? Enter:
the master bedroom. This room was designed to achieve ultimate
relaxation and rejuvenation. White bed linens symbolize purity that
allow you to begin and end each day with a clean slate.
The white bedding and walls also serve to keep the room looking fresh
and clean, while the subtle blues and grays in geometric patterns give
shape and interest to the room.
As we’ve explained before, part of the mid-century
modern look was bringing the outside, in. The decorations featured above
the headboard are custom-made driftwood art, reminiscent of birds’
nests or even sea urchins! Up for interpretation,
these beautifully unique pieces are meant to remind the inside onlooker
of the wonderful world outside.
This home in the Heights serves as an urban oasis
for this young, professional couple to escape from bustling city life
with their beloved dog. Incorporating natural elements and hazy
gray-blue tones with clean, crisp lines and white lacquer
achieve the mid-century modern look with sophistication, ease, and
simplicity.
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