Mid century modern- any accent ideas??
New chairs, any additional decor ideas?
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Maureen
4 months agolast modified: 4 months agoGood base, which really leans more eclectic. Just add art, cushions, coffee table accessorizes, and a floor lamp (maybe skip the mirror or place elsewhere).
nester44
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Potential to become mid-century modern? Ideas needed, please!
Comments (20)Where are you located? There are places that are dry enough to make having a gravel yard practical, but if you live somewhere with a more average amount of rainfall, you will need to use an application of weedkiller at least a couple of times a year or get a flame weeder. A flame weeder could be an issue if it is underlain with weed fabric which might melt. The other issue is that gravel + kids can be an problem (so tempting to throw), depending on your kids. I like the gray tones for the house so much more than the current brown. I would remove the shrub at the base of the stairs and replace it with a low-growing flowering plant. I would want to break up the expanse of the side of the stairs with evergreen shrubs and face them with some lower flowering plants. Choose your shrubs so that the ultimate size can be kept below the level of the stairs. I would want something bright to bring attention to your raised front door, either the door color or if there is space, a large, low flower container planted with bright flowers or foliage. Don't do anything to hide that gorgeous railing! Most houses of this time period have walkways are too narrow, so if there are funds and the walkway isn't at least 4'-5' wide, widen it. A lower cost way to widen it is to add a band of a contrasting color pavers that are 8"-12" wide on each side, and a full replacement would be more expensive. The more generous walkway, along with the more visible bottom of the steps from removing the current shrub, and a generous landing at the base of the steps will make the entry more welcoming. I like the way the fence breaks up the expanse of gravel, but the dissonance between the roof line and the line created by the top of the fence is a bit disconcerting....See Moreexterior ideas for 2 story mid century modern
Comments (2)Your house looks smothered in shrubbery, while lacking other plant forms. But the pictures are not the view that help it be understood. Better to line the camera up with the front door, back far enough that some lawn and just a LITTLE sky can be seen. Pan from far left to far right (where neighbor's houses show in background) taking a series of slightly overlapping pictures. Then back up and take a picture, from straight on, where your whole front yard shows in the single picture....See MoreNeed ideas for quirky Mid-century modern exterior
Comments (9)I agree with Patricia that a flat roof is what this home is screaming for. If I were to do anything, and I would need a 3D rendition to know how it would work out on this home is a raised clerestory roof over the center main space of the home. Here is a street view of my parents home that had a multilevel flat roof (the lower portion over the LR is not visible here). The visible raised area is over the kitchen and our kitchen was always bathed in natural sunlight even though it was in the center of the home. I found these photos from a renovation where they restored the same type of secondary raised flat roof. Outside Inside You would not get useful attic space, but that is not much of a loss. I have a crawlspace attic in my current home with a low slung roof and have only accessed it for electrical work. Had one in my last home as well - tried storing a few things up there, but if it was used seldom enough to make storage in that space a reasonable option, I didn't use it often enough to keep it. The only thing I kept up there was a few boxes of Christmas ornaments. The tree and larger boxes or heavy boxes were too awkward to get up there, so they got stored in the garage....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 Morestiley
4 months agoI like what you have so far! How about art, pillows in either a complementary or monochromatic color. Maybe a drinks table or two so people don't have to reach to the coffee table. I would take the mirror out.
PROJAN MOYER
4 months agolast modified: 4 months agoI'm not feeling the mid cen.....The new chairs are very nice...!
The cocktail table isn't working, just too small. I think there were better rugs to pair with the couch.Can't tell if those are hard wired sconces, or decorative metal objets and what is in the corner, reflecting the xmas tree?
Not sure you've totally clarified the mid cen in your mind, yet: ?
I might need a different rug, shake up the color scheme too - just feels off, sorry
Like the one just above too.If you want a mirror? Put a decorative round between the sconces
- PRO
Patricia Colwell Consulting
4 months agolast modified: 4 months agoI agree about art but IMO first get a coffee table that is actually reachable for every one or a table between the chairs and a coffee table in front of the sofa. I really see nothing that screams MCM . Maybe post pics of the other spaces around this one . I do not love the rug either .This would add some color and texture too. Then a couple of MCM pillows and a pice of art on that wall between the sconces that will start giving the space a MCM vibe
Denise Marchand
4 months agoThe vaulted ceiling and wall moldings are throwing off the MCM vibe.
Remove the moldings. Using the color paint on the wall on the left, continue a horizontal line and paint that color behind the sofa. Cap the horizontal paint line with a flat wood natural stained wood molding.
Tighten up the furniuture arrangement by bringing the coffee table closer to the sofa . Consider the existing coffee table as an end table to the sofa or in between the two occasional chairs. Look to purchase a typical wood MCM coffee table. Bring in walnut MCM cabinets. There's always MCM furniture on craigslist.
PROBeverlyFLADeziner
4 months agoThe vaulted ceiling and traditional picture molding on the walls are a terrible clash of styles. Pick a lane. Traditional or contemporary
The floor mirror is very 80s and has no place in this roomI'd consider changing the oak railings to glass panels or cable railings
PROBreathe Design Studio
9 days agoIt looks like there is a little Mid century here, but not all mid century. From what we can see in the photos, it looks like the grey flooring clashes with the rug you've currently choosen. Also the trim on the wall seems a bit off with the mid century vibe. Perhaps look at removing that and looking for a new rug and coffee table. Below are some mid century moden and atomic mid century designs we have done that might just inspire you more.
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