Displaying posts labeled "Mid-century"

An art collector’s New York City apartment

Posted on Mon, 13 Aug 2018 by KiM

Mid century vibes with statement furniture and art in this East End Avenue apartment designed by Amy LauA perfect city oasis for a pair of art collectors to showcase their vast collection and to emphasize and enhance the natural beauty of the space through site-specific installations that highlight the unique features of each room.

I nearly fell out of my chair when I stumbled upon this new location home available via Shoot Factory. The homeowners clearly have a thing for mid-century Italian style (think Gio Ponti, Carlo Scarpa). Built in 1890 this 6 story Victorian has been refurbished with the most wonderful finishings like onyx, marble, leather and lots and lots of brass. There is even a screening room and spa/plunge pool and gym with a leather clad ballet bar and mirrored wall in the basement. Absolutely breathtaking!

A renovated 1950’s ranch in Denver

Posted on Tue, 24 Jul 2018 by KiM

I had to share another jewel of a project from Denver architecture and construction firm Design Platform. This single level 1950’s ranch was transformed into a 2 story beauty on the inside and out and has a seriously funky mid-century vibe. THAT KITCHEN THO’!!! Such a genius move to take the tile all the way down the wall and across the floor. Spacious, fun and fabulous storage throughout.

David Lauer Photography

And more from Design Platform here and here

An architect’s 1960’s home

Posted on Sun, 22 Jul 2018 by KiM

This home is WILD! This is what you get when an architect in the 60’s designs himself a house. One of the great post-war Modern houses in London, Housden House was designed and built by architect Brian Housden for himself and his family between 1963-65. Presented to the market in beautifully original condition, this is the first time that the house has been available for sale. The concept is a clear demonstration of Housden’s understanding of pioneering European modernism, sharing many principles with the Rietveld Schröder House in Utrecht and Pierre Chareau’s Maison de Verre in Paris. The façade, a mix of protruding concrete platforms and glass bricks, belies the scale of the house, which is best captured from the rear. The back of the house is almost completely glazed with glass bricks, flooding the internal space with a warm westerly light at every level. The house is in fascinatingly original condition, having been lovingly maintained by the Housden family throughout its history. You can read all of the details as this house is for sale on The Modern House (and now under offer).

Eclectic in Paris

Posted on Sun, 8 Jul 2018 by KiM

My love for eclectic Paris spaces will never waiver at the rate they keep popping up during my searches for content to share here on the blog. This home in the red light district of Pigalle in Paris is heavenly. The stained glass windows are absolutely breathtaking, as is the molding detail in the dining room and bedroom. The eclectic vibe of the furnishings brings the Parisian chic vibe home (literally). Via Architectural Digest China, photos: Stephan Julliard.