Mcm design help
jgterrazzo
5 years ago
I am wondering if this house can be remodeled into something that looks more mid century modern?
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houssaon
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Design Around This... MCM home built around boulder
Comments (24)My house is built around a boulder. No lie! And, I lived here about thirty years before I knew it. The back third of my basement is a dirt crawl space. It is about chest level and kind of creepy back there. In the forty years I have lived here, I have never climbed up there. The dirt is uneven and particularly high in one spot. I got curious (finally) about that spot and poked it with something, which is when I discovered that it is solid rock. Later I talked to a long time resident of the community who remembers when the houses on my street were built. He remembered that one was built around a boulder. Guess whose house that is? LOL It causes no problems....See More1950s Kitchen Design Element Help-MCM Lite?
Comments (1)Argh. Photobucket is giving me fits this morning. Here is photograph of the fireplace in living room....See MoreWhat do you think of this MCM kitchen Design?
Comments (14)But - you will be prepping next to the sink...and the majority of people spend 70% or more time prepping and only 10% or less actually cooking. You don't stand in front of the food and watch it cook, do you? As to induction, that's all well and good, but it has nothing to do with the scalding steam billowing out from a pot of boiling water or grease splattering while browning meat or similar. It's the hot food and related things (e.g., steam & grease) that are the greatest issue, not the type of cooking appliance you're using. However, if you have: (1) A good island hood that is properly sized and has strong enough CFMs: At least 6" wider than the cooktop 27" deep 900 or so CFMs (preferably 900 at Medium to cut down on noise – the stronger a fan is, the lower the setting you need to use to be effective and the quieter it will be) Is mounted properly (no more than 30" above the cooking surface in most cases) --and-- (2) Your island is at least 48" deep - with 24" b/w the back of the cooking surface and the edge of the seating overhang ...then you should be OK. You'll still prep at the sink with your back to everyone, but that may be OK with you. Dish storage can easily be in drawers. You don't need uppers for dishes!...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 Morejgterrazzo
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years ago housegal200
5 years agoGoodness, don't paint the brick. That's what gives it the MCM vibe already. Paint the white a color that blends in with the brick as someone upthread suggested. Get a great MCM door for the front--maybe turquoise or orange and house numbers in the MCM style. Go online or order a book and bone up on the MCM style. What year was the house built? It certainly has the streamlined look and finishes. Good luck!
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5 years agoP.S. Study landscaping styles for MCM. Those black planters and the frilly garden set don't really fit in. MCM style is straight lines, simple, sculptural plantings, gravel is often part of the landscaping, which you have. You also have the low wall. Honestly, you have the basics, but learn more about MCM so you can bring out the features of that style.
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5 years agojgterrazzo
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PROLion Windows and Doors
5 years agogroveraxle
5 years agoNew front door. Paint downspouts the same color as the brick so they disappear.
palimpsest
5 years ago
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