Renovating a Mid Century Ranch. Need Living Room ideas
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Comments (22)Well, I'll respectfully quibble, bev27. It's mid-century contemporary, but with a Prairie influence (low slung horizontal lines, series of casement windows, massive hearth to anchor the room, the materials & colors used) rather than international influence (glass boxes) or the California atomic age contemporary that we think of when we think of MCM. I saw these types of homes in the midwest when I was growing up in the 60s, which is when I first fell in love with them. The wealthier class built similar houses in the posh section in my town. They were considered chic in their day, though even by the 60s they were no longer in vogue (and the wealthier class moved on to newer, more chic developments -- split levels & ranches with board & batten siding). I loved the tawny brick low-slung beauties as a kid, and love them now. Anyway, I'd certainly classify it as a type of mid-century modern house. It's not of the mainstream Early American Fantasy school of design and it's not a massed produced box either. My 1956 MCM in NOLA was similar, but not as large or luxurious. (And yes, the previous owner was a stone & tile dealer!)...See MoreHelp Decorating Living Room - Mid-Century Attempt
Comments (5)Adding feet to the dresser won't work well because of the toekick. Put it up on 4 cans of beans or tuna to emulate the look, pretty sure you won't like it. Make it more retro 50s, my 1956 bedroom set has the toekick at the bottom like your piece. I'd rather have nice stiletto feet like all my living room furniture but other than that it's wonderful and makes me happy. DLawless has MCM inspired hardware, was thinking the dished saucers but the chevron ones might be nice! If you can figure out how to remove the toekick or are brave enough to cut part of the centers out so it looks like feet go for it though. I'd do skinny and only as tall as the toekick or proportions would get wonky. I tried and failed to finish smocked round pillows, very retro. Piped around squares and squares with buttons in the center are MCM or you could buy pillow covers made from one of the iconic fabrics from Girard or Eames or a Calder inspired mobile or 'atomic' then pull a color for the ottoman. You can get incredible deals on eBay for fabric remnants, search Maharam and you get more suggestions under the search bar. Have fun searching for a new chair. Looks like you have a great spot for a nice wide comfy chair like a Womb or Bird or Wegner Shell/Wing or Egg....See MoreNational Award Winning Mid Century Ranch Remodel Joins the 21st Centur
Comments (1)The health and energy efficiency of the house sounds great, but this kitchen looks like one from the last 90's...See MoreNeed help with living room flooring of a mid-century modern house.
Comments (14)I would go with terrazzo since going with wood would be a poor design choice. I am not a fan of wall to wall carpet for a variety of reasons so that wouldn't be an option for me. Terrazzo is both true to the period and would look great with that style of the home. It is also more of an investment to future buyers as anyone who is looking for a classic MCM home is going to be thrilled to find terrazzo. However, wall to wall would no doubt be cozier but would need replacing fairly frequently...See MoreRelated Professionals
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