Wanting a Mid Century Modern look
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A Mid-Century Modern Look for Florida?
Comments (7)joycev I was hoping you'd get some expert advice (I am not) but I have some great links that could give you visual aids, then with these in mind, mimick shapes and textures with Florida plants and grasses. IMO, I'd go with ornamental grasses, spiky plants, papyrus, bamboo, and bold colors and textures. I love Eichler homes, and this site is great to look through. I will link directly to their "landscaping tips" page, but look around the site and check out all the homes (there are many more photos). Would love to see photos! Best of Luck! Here is a link that might be useful: Eichler Landscaping Tips...See MoreMid Century to Mid Century Modern- South Florida- Windows & Backyard
Comments (0)We are purchasing a fun little mid century ranch in Lake Worth, FL. We'll be meeting with a GC to go over the project once we close, but for now, I'm kicking around different ideas on the windows, and the backyard. We want to bring in a MCM vibe, but not completely over the top. Most important, for me, is keeping similar lines/style to the existing windows. But... the windows are large, and are stacked awnings, which cannot be found in impact windows. My initial thought is to do the front LR window, which is a 2x4 stacked awning, in a casement with horizontal muntins, and do the Bedroom windows, all 2x2 Stacked awnings, as twin awnings, also with a horizontal muntin. But so far, I'm getting costs of $2k per opening just for materials for awnings and casement, which really is not in my budget. Are there alternatives that I am not considering that would be more affordable? The reason my budget is so low for the windows is because I plan to spend all of my money on the backyard, ha. Our goal is to create a beautiful spa-like backyard. My rendering is pretty self explanatory, but we are looking at a pre-cast concrete plunge pool, with the edge of the pool providing the backing for benches around a firepit. To the right, we'll have floating steps up to a multi-level sundeck. The tall sundeck will be the pool entrance, and the lower sundeck will be a built in daybed. Where I get a little lost is in how to design the back porch. I'd love to figure out something MCM, but also a bit of a Key West vibe, and I'm just not sure those two styles can be married. My initial rendering, out of lack of any other ideas, is just a pergola with a solid top. Whatever we do on the back, I'd like to tie in the front carport. Do we just replicate the carport's style on the back porch? Would that go with the spa-like vibe we are going for out back? What do you all think? Front of the house: Back Yard rendering: Plunge Pool Inspiration:...See MoreFinish help - Studio McGee
Comments (4)so I also love that kitchen, I think either faucet would work. Her range has brass accents, if your appliances are stainless I think you can mix the 2 metals fine. she also mixed up her hardware placement, I would play around with doing a variety of types and placements...See Moreideas wanted! modernize mid century exterior
Comments (19)Agree — I would go in a more earthy direction, not too contrasting and stark. I think you’re very wise not to paint the brick. I’m just horrified as I drive through my town and see wonderful old homes with the Paint Color du Jour glopped onto the formerly nice brick, with no rhyme or reason ... just for the sake of being trendy. I like the darker roofline here, with a true golden tan (no pinkish cast), and front door in a different color. Minor changes that would make a big impact. Very inviting and more natural in keeping with the style of your house: Similar here:...See Morehollybar
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