Displaying posts from September, 2016

A mid-century modern location home

Posted on Sun, 25 Sep 2016 by KiM

Mid-century modern architecture always makes my design juices flow and this home is doing just that. A location home available via jj Locations, it is so open flows beautifully and THOSE WINDOWS! The decor could be SO much better so I am sitting here re-decorating it over and over in my head. Built by the architecture company Edgley Design, Pear Tree House was shortlisted for the Stephen Lawrence prize and awarded a RIBA London Award in 2015. The house has been built around a 100 year old pear tree, which was once part of a Victorian fruit orchard, creating an internal courtyard bringing light and air to the centre of the building. The house is long and thin, and the layout is arranged around the changing light of the day with the lowered snug in the centre of the building forming cosy retreat with views out into the garden. The building was designed to blend into its wooded back land context as far as possible and views through the building are defined by slender vertical elements which echo the experience of looking through trees. The ground floor walls are cast in concrete with vertical timber and contrast the polished concrete floor creating abstracted reflections. The house features crafted joinery made from oak veneered ply with brass detailing. Two handmade chandeliers, hang in the double height void spaces at either end of the glass link. The smooth ply finish staircases create dramatic, naturally lit spaces from the roof lights above.

Working on a Saturday

Posted on Sat, 24 Sep 2016 by midcenturyjo

It’s like I always say. If you have to drag your sorry self into work on the weekend it helps if it’s somewhere stylish. How about an office with a cool mid century vibe? Hiscox Insurance by APA.

The Jones Fix

Posted on Fri, 23 Sep 2016 by KiM

Layne Jones Postilion a.k.a The Jones Fix is taking bohemian chic to a whole other level. I discovered her on Instagram and her home, where several of these photos were taken, and client’s spaces are rocking my boho world with tons of plants, bright colours and funky vintage finds. She’s bringing it big time. (Photos: Jessica Giesey)

Contemporary Barn

Posted on Fri, 23 Sep 2016 by midcenturyjo

Close your eyes. That’s right. Close your eyes. Imagine a barn, a big, grey barn with huge doors that silde open to reveal views of lush green woods. Imagine the space divided into rooms intimate or vast. Now furnish those rooms with simple pieces, simple, beautiful, tactile things. Think of aged timbers and white wash, stone and linens, old but new. Open your eyes. Did your dream barn look like this one? Mine did. Contemporary Barn by  D. Stanley Dixon Architect.

Bachelor Pad on a budget

Posted on Fri, 23 Sep 2016 by midcenturyjo

Definitely no man-cave, this bachelor pad in New York City’s West Village is the latest project from Décor Aid. The soft grey walls accentuate the light while glass panels in the doors between bedroom and living area increase the sense of space in the small apartment. Light, bright and welcoming. The perfect space to kick back and relax or entertain your friends.