Displaying posts labeled "Mid-century"

Helsham House by Phoebe Nicol is a sensitive renovation of a mid-century modern home originally designed by Peter Hall. The project balances contemporary functionality with heritage preservation, tailored to a young family’s lifestyle. Nicol collaborated closely with the family, ensuring the design reflected their values. Key original features were retained, including cork flooring and timber joinery, while new materials echoed the 1970s palette, blending past and present in a cohesive, thoughtful transformation.

Phptography by Dave Wheeler.

Built in 1915 and renovated again and again until it was purchased in 2022, deconstructed and renewed by Christina Simon Studio.  The client works in the music industry as well as other industries pertaining to wellness, neurobiology and expanding consciousness.  This property serves as the client’s pied a terre for hosting several industry parties during SXSW and ACL and the design of the home was to reflect and contribute to the fun and ambiance of these events.
I think this meets the 4 word brief of “Austin eclectic hippie vibe”. It’s a dark and moody gentleman’s hangout with a retro, groovy vibe. I really dig this. Photos: Douglas Friedman.

I guess by definition Milan = sophistication but this apartment designed by Quincoces-Drago & Partners is definitely fitting right in and maybe even raising the bar. I am head over heels for that kitchen, as it looks like it’s just furniture rather than having a typical functional kitchen appearance. And any designer who uses Uchiwa III wall lamps (Japanese fan) by Ingo Maurer is going to capture my attention. Photos: Alberto Strada.

This home in Palm Springs is a midcentury DREAM! House of Tomorrow was the home Elvis and Priscilla were to be married in but instead became their honeymoon hideaway. New owners purchased it in 2021 and with the help of designer Michelle Boudreau they sensitively reinvigorated the property, leaving the exterior seemingly untouched and gently modernized the interior. I am obsessed with that living room (rock wall, custom 14′ curved sofa, floating fireplace) and kitchen (verde allegre quartzite countertops, circular cooktop with custom exhaust hanging in the middle)! Photos: Lance Gerber.

Wood panelling but make it really cool! I think for most of us when you think of wood panelling you think of the horrible orange stuff that was used several decades ago in retro homes. This home might be mid-century but it’s anything but horrible with this gorgeous white oak panelling used throughout that adds an incredible amount of warmth – particularly when used in almost every room. I really love how cocooning this is and not a white wall to be seen! Designed by Nina Freudenberger. Photos: Chris Mottalini.