Furnishing 1br Loft Space (MCM Direction)
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Comments (53)Pipdog - Sorry, I missed your earlier post. That house was the inspiration for one of my neighbor's remodels! Interestingly, they painted everything white BUT the fireplace and put in similar light wood flooring. Their fireplace is on an outer wall, not in the center, so it doesn't really stick out. Palimpsest - LOL on the mullet. I admit, I did have a mullet haircut 5(?) years ago when they were back in style, and DH had the faux-hawk. But hair is temporary by its nature, and I like looking silly. :) I didn't mean to be dismissive of "whatever this is" but I honestly don't know what to call it. I'm a big fan of modernism, and I'm clueless when it comes to transitional decor. I understand modern design principles, but ask me which chair goes with which table in a transitional home and I'm at a loss. And I'm really not a preservationist. We are making significant changes. The siding is definitely not original (I'd argue better than the stucco). We're updating the kitchen and baths, removing walls, etc. And our furniture is definitely not period correct. The house I posted above with the metal sheets is from a Dwell home tour and dubbed the "Hyper Eichler" by the architect. He approached the update by considering what the architects / builder might have done if the materials and building technology of today was available back then. I think it stays true even with the numerous changes from the original finishes, and I try to keep this approach in mind. Marcolo - I don't know that wanting to paint a fireplace or making any non-standard MCM chalterations is necessarily due to a lack of appreciation or trend following. Most of my neighbors truly believe they appreciate the MCM nature of their homes and probably wouldn't know a current trend if it hit them in the face, but they make all kinds of changes that purists would cringe at: granite counters, shaker cabinets, atrium conversion, fireplace removal, wood flooring, etc etc etc. A lot of it is due to tweaking their homes for their lifestyle (fireplace in the way, needed sq footage from atrium), or something I often hear is the emphasis on natural materials (granite counters, wood floors) despite the fact they're replacing formica and VCT....See MoreFurnishing cottage on a budget and in a hurry
Comments (108)Some more progress in the past few weeks - it's been a frenzy of furniture assembly with some painting on the side. And working full time. And guests. Anyway, the seapearl paint colour has worked out VERY well and I get lots of compliments on it. A very warm off-grey, reminds me of a plaster color. The pillows on the chairs are placeholders destined for my daybed. I originally had planned a grey sofa cover in here but the navy called my name. It's a bit dark but not bad for $99. This bathroom is killing me - two coats on the wainscoting and at least one to go. One on the walls, one to go, And now I realize I have to do the trim as it is so discoloured (aged oil). It is so much brighter in there, it's unbelievable. Needs new blinds obvs. I wanted a "sandy" coastal feeling in here and ended up with BM Ballet White. I did finally learn how to cut in after 20 years. Looking forward to my new tape-free lifestyle. I told my husband I deserve a cookie or possibly a gold star for cutting in this corner over the shower. Let's just say my ladder position wouldn't have won any OSHA awards. I also realized, I don't think the bluer left wall was an optical illusion - I think it's a different color than the other walls by accident or design. The grey right wall is the same color as the ceiling. This is my life now. I forget what it's like to sit on something I didn't assemble first....See MoreFurnishing my living room
Comments (27)Ryan...here are the links for the items I put in your room. The cabinet is an antique...I put it in your room because you wanted a touch of Asian:) https://www.potterybarn.com/products/dara-print-pillow-cover/?pkey=call-pillows-throws-slipcovers&isx=0.0.11435 https://www.potterybarn.com/products/navin-print-lumbar-pillow-cover/?pkey=call-pillows-throws-slipcovers&isx=0.0.11435 https://www.westelm.com/products/color-wash-coffee-table-h2945/?pkey=ccoffee-side-tables%7Ccoffee-tables https://www.westelm.com/products/lucas-leather-swivel-base-chair-h1545/?pkey=cliving-room-chairs%7Call-living-room-chairs https://www.crateandbarrel.com/owen-matte-brass-floor-lamp-with-brown-leather/s216095...See MoreDesign advice for this mcm space
Comments (58)Hi everyone! Life got in the way, but here is a look at the work in progress! Furniture: My other half said we could replace the coffee table! So I've been keeping an eye out for one of those and a credenza. For now, we stacked the media to mimic the idea of mounting the tv on the wall. Fireplace: Ive decided on lime washing the fireplace surround (stay tuned) Rug: My partner and his friend helped arrange it. I tried to use all the holy rug rules but took their considerations in mind since they did all the heavy lifting at a time when I appreciated the help (I hurt my back at work) The old couch has to be all on rug otherwise it cuts into the walkway outside. We've been enjoying the cushioned space to play with our energetic kitties. Lighting: table lamp where the globe is soon. Tell me what you think!...See MoreRelated Professionals
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