Displaying posts from January, 2024

Modern and historic

Posted on Thu, 25 Jan 2024 by midcenturyjo

“This targeted renovation of a townhome in the Society Hill neighborhood involved working with the client to create a dream kitchen and primary bathroom, as well as other architectural updates throughout the home. Attention was given to selecting materials and fixtures that honored the historic nature of the home, while adding touches of modern sensibility and a warm, inviting atmosphere.”

Modern meets historic in this Society Hill Townhome by Philadelphia-based Kaminski + Pew. Beautifully tailored and carefully curated.

“Set on the banks of the Brisbane River this three-level apartment was transformed into a warm and welcoming home for a young family of four. The extensive renovation saw SLI strip the entire apartment back to its bones before reconfiguring it into a four-bedroom, four-bathroom home. Our primary objective was to create a space that seamlessly blends sophistication, functionality, and a sense of comfort with a focus on adding warmth and texture. Each level has been thoughtfully curated to cater to the specific needs and preferences of the family, providing a seamless flow between shared spaces and private retreats.”

Style and substance with an amazing view. I love sharing homes from my part of the world. New Farm Residence by Samantha Leigh.

Photography by Dave Wheeler.

A dreamy kitchen (and more) in St. Louis

Posted on Wed, 24 Jan 2024 by KiM

When I was tasked with the renovations on a property that I consider to be one of the most important pieces of architecture in St. Louis, I was absolute in my intention to honor the inherent masculinity of this architectural masterpiece. The main kitchen, pantries and service rooms had been covered in layers of linoleum, tile and ill fitting cabinetry over the years. Once we pulled back each and every era, and the original lines revealed themselves, my conviction to honor the original architecture grew even stronger. We gave the kitchen details that could easily be found in a gentleman’s wardrobe; brass buttons on a finely tailored sport coat became a bank of brass wrapped drawers, the deep ebony in a black tie tuxedo became the perimeter cabinetry color, and the cuff links at the wrist of a crisp French dress shirt became the cabinetry hardware. We abandoned the idea of upper cabinetry, choosing much more functional drawers instead. Along one perimeter wall, we dressed the expanse of drawers in riveted brass, nodding to the same finish of the custom unlacquered brass range hood. We curated a collection of copper that is as beautiful as it is functional and decided to dedicate ten feet of wall space to a large part of the collection. We added a prep sink to the second island, choosing to incorporate a Spanish antique marble fish cleaning sink. With it’s long marble drain board, fresh produce prep is a dream. The huge marble block that houses the carved out sink was our lead in establishing the thickness of the butcher block that surrounds the sink.
After many years of blogging I think I can safely say this is my favourite kitchen of all time. Annie Brahler of Euro Trash has managed to raise the bar so damn high with this one. Photos: Bjorn Wallander.

Living an MCM life in Los Angeles

Posted on Wed, 24 Jan 2024 by KiM

I have always had and always will have a thing for mid-century modern homes so I was stoked when Mark Cutler of @cutlerschulze sent over this project. The home was originally designed by Gregory Ain and sits so beautifully amidst the LA sunshine and lush landscape. Massive walls of windows and worn concrete floors are a dream and I love that they kept MCM vibes but it’s contemporary and not so predictable. Fabulous!! Photos: Laura Hull.

Modern farmhouse

Posted on Tue, 23 Jan 2024 by midcenturyjo

Bucolic setting meets monumental meets modern farmhouse. With its midcentury sensibility the interiors of this Mandeville Canyon house by Jamie Bush explore natural materials and textures, the artisanal and the bespoke, volume and mass, inside and out.

Photography by Shade Degges.