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Inspiration for a mid-sized southwestern light wood floor enclosed dining room remodel in Albuquerque with beige walls and no fireplace

David Bromstad Home by Grandin Road

Grandin Road

Our David Bromstad Houndstooth Garden Stool adds eye-catching angularity and a pop of pattern to casual settings. Like an oversized, multi-sided die, it's a sculptural object with practical function: the flat surface can serve as extra seating, or as a small table. Any way you use it, you'll enjoy a cheeky new spin on a traditional pattern.

Las Palmas Heights - "Art House"

Cioffi Architect

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Raleigh Hills Mid Century Modern

Northland Design & Build

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Modern Bohemian Remodel

House of Savoy

This large bathroom remodel feature a clawfoot soaking tub, a large glass enclosed walk in shower, a private water closet, large floor to ceiling linen closet and a custom reclaimed wood vanity made by Limitless Woodworking. Light fixtures and door hardware were provided by Houzz. This modern bohemian bathroom also showcases a cement tile flooring, a feature wall and simple decor to tie everything together.

DuPont Circle

Samantha Friedman Interior Designs

Jesse Snyder
Inspiration for a large transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor and brown floor study room remodel in DC Metro with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Breathing Room

Soucie Horner, Ltd.

A fresh take on traditional style, this sprawling suburban home draws its occupants together in beautifully, comfortably designed spaces that gather family members for companionship, conversation, and conviviality. At the same time, it adroitly accommodates a crowd, and facilitates large-scale entertaining with ease. This balance of private intimacy and public welcome is the result of Soucie Horner’s deft remodeling of the original floor plan and creation of an all-new wing comprising functional spaces including a mudroom, powder room, laundry room, and home office, along with an exciting, three-room teen suite above. A quietly orchestrated symphony of grayed blues unites this home, from Soucie Horner Collections custom furniture and rugs, to objects, accessories, and decorative exclamationpoints that punctuate the carefully synthesized interiors. A discerning demonstration of family-friendly living at its finest.

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Columbus, OH

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Columbus Design-Build, Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Historic Renovations

A Family Friendly Mid-Century Modern Makeover

Décor Aid

Having a small child, loving to entertain and looking to declutter and kid-proof the gathering spaces of their home in the quaint village of Rockville Centre, Long Island, a stone’s throw from Manhattan, our client’s main objective was to have their living room and den transformed with a family friendly home makeover with mid-century modern tones boasting a formal, yet relaxed spirit Stepping into the home we found their living room and den both architecturally well appointed yet in need of modern transitional furniture pieces and the pops of color our clients admired, as there was a substantial amount of cool, cold grays in the rooms. Decor Aid designer Vivian C. approached the design and placement of the pieces sourced to be kid-friendly while remaining sophisticated and practical for entertaining. “We played off of the clients love for blush pinks, mid-century modern and turquoise. We played with the use of gold and silver metals to mix it up.” In the living room, we used the prominent bay window and its illuminating natural light as the main architectural focal point, while the fireplace and mantels soft white tone helped inform the minimalist color palette for which we styled the room around. To add warmth to the living room we played off of the clients love for blush pinks and turquoise while elevating the room with flashes of gold and silver metallic pieces. For a sense of play and to tie the space together we punctuated the kid-friendly living room with an eclectic juxtaposition of colors and materials, from a beautifully patchworked geometric cowhide rug from All Modern, to a whimsical mirror placed over an unexpected, bold geometric credenza, to the blush velvet barrel chair and abstract blue watercolor pillows. “When sourcing furniture and objects, we chose items that had rounded edges and were shatter proof as it was vital to keep each room’s decor childproof.” Vivian ads. Their vision for the den remained chic, with comfort and practical functionality key to create an area for the young family to come together. For the den, our main challenge was working around the pre-existing dark gray sectional sofa. To combat its chunkiness, we played off of the hues in the cubist framed prints placed above and focused on blue and orange accents which complement and play off of each other well. We selected orange storage ottomans in easy to clean, kid-friendly leather to maximize space and functionality. To personalize the appeal of the den we included black and white framed family photos. In the end, the result created a fun, relaxed space where our clients can enjoy family moments or watch a game while taking in the scenic view of their backyard. For harmony between the rooms, the overall tone for each room is mid-century modern meets bold, yet classic contemporary through the use of mixed materials and fabrications including marble, stone, metals and plush velvet, creating a cozy yet sophisticated enough atmosphere for entertaining family and friends and raising a young children. “The result od this family friendly room was really fantastic! Adding some greenery, more pillows and throws really made the space pop.” Vivian C. Decor Aid’s Designer

Madison Square Apartment

Neumann & Rudy Architecture

A tall wood-lined alcove gathers a desk, shelves, and computer into a compact working area framed by white trim. The continuous wood back and side panels give the recess a distinct sense of enclosure within the surrounding pale walls. Three shelves make use of the height above the work surface, holding books, woven boxes, and small ceramic objects in an orderly arrangement. A light upholstered chair brings a softer texture to the dark wood frame and warm cabinetry. Gentle illumination across the recess reveals the grain and keeps the pale objects clearly defined. The simple joinery and fitted proportions suggest a practical contemporary approach, providing a focused place to work within a modest footprint.

South Beach

IDESIGN - Interiors by Kristin

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