This office was designed for a creative professional. The desk and chair are situated to absorb breathtaking views of the lake, and modern light fixtures, sculptural desk and chair, and a minimal but dramatic full-length floor mirror all set the stage for inspiration, creativity, and productivity. A chaise lounge, and shelving for books and papers provide functionality as well as opportunity for relaxation.

Large transitional open concept light wood floor and brown floor family room photo in Denver with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Photo by Eric Rorer While we adore all of our clients and the beautiful structures which we help fill and adorn, like a parent adores all of their children, this recent mid-century modern interior design project was a particular delight. This client, a smart, energetic, creative, happy person, a man who, in-person, presents as refined and understated — he wanted color. Lots of color. When we introduced some color, he wanted even more color: Bright pops; lively art. In fact, it started with the art. This new homeowner was shopping at SLATE ( https://slateart.net) for art one day… many people choose art as the finishing touches to an interior design project, however this man had not yet hired a designer. He mentioned his predicament to SLATE principal partner (and our dear partner in art sourcing) Danielle Fox, and she promptly referred him to us. At the time that we began our work, the client and his architect, Jack Backus, had finished up a massive remodel, a thoughtful and thorough update of the elegant, iconic mid-century structure (originally designed by Ratcliff & Ratcliff) for modern 21st-century living. And when we say, “the client and his architect” — we mean it. In his professional life, our client owns a metal fabrication company; given his skills and knowledge of engineering, build, and production, he elected to act as contractor on the project. His eye for metal and form made its way into some of our furniture selections, in particular the coffee table in the living room, fabricated and sold locally by Turtle and Hare. Color for miles: One of our favorite aspects of the project was the long hallway. By choosing to put nothing on the walls, and adorning the length of floor with an amazing, vibrant, patterned rug, we created a perfect venue. The rug stands out, drawing attention to the art on the floor. In fact, the rugs in each room were as thoughtfully selected for color and design as the art on the walls. In total, on this project, we designed and decorated the living room, family room, master bedroom, and back patio. (Visit www.lmbinteriors.com to view the complete portfolio of images.) While my design firm is known for our work with traditional and transitional architecture, and we love those projects, I think it is clear from this project that Modern is also our cup of tea. If you have a Modern house and are thinking about how to make it more vibrantly YOU, contact us for a consultation.

A contemporary farmhouse living room with brown vinyl waterproof floors. Our Anza SPC Luxury Vinyl Plank floors are durable, scratch resistant floors with a rare 60 inch length plank. Our easy click lock systems allows for an easy DIY installation.

This family room features a stone faced fireplace, reclaimed wood mantle and and a TV above The ceiling features paneling and painted beams. We used a striped rug to draw to the length of the room with a sectional and 2 lounge chairs.

This elegant diamond tufted sofa in a light grey durable soft velvet. Would make a statement in any room. Its not only beautiful to look at its also comfortable to sit on. Custom made in any fabric or leather and can also have a loose bench seat with out tufting.Custom made in any length and depth. Room Design by Cozy Couture Interiors

A traditional styled home out of Marion, MA. This home contains a large family room with vaulted ceilings and a fire place. The fire place is surrounded by stone with a wall mounted T.V. placed above. With brown medium hardwood floors and beige colored walls this family room is complete.

The Sater Design Collection's luxury, Mediterranean home plan "Prestonwood" (Plan #6922). http://saterdesign.com/product/prestonwood/

The Alta Vista hardwood collection is a return to vintage European Design. These beautiful classic and refined floors are crafted out of European Oak, a premier hardwood species that has been used for everything from flooring to shipbuilding over the centuries due to its stability. The floors feature Hallmark Floors’ authentic sawn-cut style, are lightly sculpted and wire brushed by hand. The boards are of generous widths and lengths, and the surface is treated with our exclusive Nu Oil® finish for a classic style and elegance.

Cindy Roberts
Mid-sized ornate formal and open concept living room photo in Atlanta with yellow walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

This family room features a stone faced fireplace, reclaimed wood mantle and and a TV above The ceiling features paneling and painted beams. We used a striped rug to draw to the length of the room with a sectional and 2 lounge chairs.

The living room is gracefully positioned between a pair of modern archways that define the transition from the central hallways running the length of the home. Natural wood–framed windows bring the outdoors in, infusing the space with warmth and filtered light. At its center, a striking fireplace clad in muted Spanish‑style tiles anchors the room with understated elegance. Built‑in cabinetry on either side—crafted from natural wood—offers both display and storage, enhancing the room’s functionality. A substantial wood beam mantel ties these elements together, reinforcing the home’s cohesive natural material palette.

Beautiful custom; draperies, throw pillows and accessories in Southlake Texas.
Family room - traditional carpeted family room idea in Dallas with yellow walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

The two-story living room and entry are enhanced with dramtic full-length sheer drapes and beautiful fireplace wall, flanked by custom banquettes. Photo: Marc Angeles

Painting over sofa by Joanne Fox, via SLATE. Custom coffee table design specs by LMBI, fabrication by Turtle and Hare, with steel legs fabricated by our client’s metal manufacturing company. Rug by Scott Group — Studio Hokanson. Wallpaper on art wall, vinyl, color: pebble, by Cowtan and Tout. Photo by Eric Rorer While we adore all of our clients and the beautiful structures which we help fill and adorn, like a parent adores all of their children, this recent mid-century modern interior design project was a particular delight. This client, a smart, energetic, creative, happy person, a man who, in-person, presents as refined and understated — he wanted color. Lots of color. When we introduced some color, he wanted even more color: Bright pops; lively art. In fact, it started with the art. This new homeowner was shopping at SLATE ( https://slateart.net) for art one day… many people choose art as the finishing touches to an interior design project, however this man had not yet hired a designer. He mentioned his predicament to SLATE principal partner (and our dear partner in art sourcing) Danielle Fox, and she promptly referred him to us. At the time that we began our work, the client and his architect, Jack Backus, had finished up a massive remodel, a thoughtful and thorough update of the elegant, iconic mid-century structure (originally designed by Ratcliff & Ratcliff) for modern 21st-century living. And when we say, “the client and his architect” — we mean it. In his professional life, our client owns a metal fabrication company; given his skills and knowledge of engineering, build, and production, he elected to act as contractor on the project. His eye for metal and form made its way into some of our furniture selections, in particular the coffee table in the living room, fabricated and sold locally by Turtle and Hare. Color for miles: One of our favorite aspects of the project was the long hallway. By choosing to put nothing on the walls, and adorning the length of floor with an amazing, vibrant, patterned rug, we created a perfect venue. The rug stands out, drawing attention to the art on the floor. In fact, the rugs in each room were as thoughtfully selected for color and design as the art on the walls. In total, on this project, we designed and decorated the living room, family room, master bedroom, and back patio. (Visit www.lmbinteriors.com to view the complete portfolio of images.) While my design firm is known for our work with traditional and transitional architecture, and we love those projects, I think it is clear from this project that Modern is also our cup of tea. If you have a Modern house and are thinking about how to make it more vibrantly YOU, contact us for a consultation.

Lato Signature from the Modin Rigid LVP Collection - Crisp tones of maple and birch. The enhanced bevels accentuate the long length of the planks.
Living room - mid-sized 1960s open concept vinyl floor and yellow floor living room idea in San Francisco with gray walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

L. Herrada-Rios
Family room - mid-sized transitional open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room idea in San Francisco with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

We love the floor length windows throughout this custom penthouse and thoroughly enjoyed designing it from top to bottom.
Huge transitional formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Kansas City with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

The clients are a younger couple with no pets or children. They asked me to help them with the Great Room in their brand new townhouse. The space is open concept with 9-foot ceilings. When the clients moved in they had very little furniture and the walls were white and bare. The husband had his eye on a very large original work of art that he wanted to purchase and incorporate into the design. They love to cook and entertain. They asked for a tranquil, neutral space with some color accents, comfortable and flexible seating, a wall-mounted TV with some storage for media equipment, and a bar. The room has several large windows and two sets of sliding glass doors so there is a lot of natural light, which the clients didn’t want to block, but also a lack of privacy. The couple also requested lighting over the kitchen island and some counter stools. I was challenged by the lack of architectural detail in the room and a tight budget. I decided to choose furniture and accessories with classic modern lines so they would last for a long time. To offset all of the straight lines and neutral colors of the main furniture pieces, and to add visual interest, I introduced organic elements, texture and movement. I did this with wallpaper on the fireplace wall and on the kitchen island (in the case of the island, I railroaded the paper for some interest), a textured rug, some greenery, rough wood on the pedestals next to the fireplace, window shades in natural woven wood, and accessories (particularly two ceramic vases) in interesting shapes. I used the husband’s art piece as the starting point for the color scheme and overall design. I added balance and harmony by adding a large art piece and large pedestals across the room from the large art piece and carrying the teal color across the room in the sofa cushion and ottoman fabrics, art above the mantel and a vase in the niche next to the fireplace. I chose large green glass pendant lights for the kitchen to add color and to match the scale of the room. One major challenge was that the clients wanted ottomans so they could put their feet up while watching TV. I couldn’t accommodate ottomans and a coffee table, so I opted just to have one large ottoman and added casters so it could be moved closer to the sofa; however, the husband is very tall and the wife is very petite so they wanted separate ottomans to accommodate their different leg lengths. My solution was to design an ottoman that provides maximum flexibility: the two pieces can be joined and a tray added to make it a coffee table, or pulled apart and used either as party seating or individual ottomans for the homeowners. They were thrilled with the solution. Photographer: Jon W. Miller