Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Mid-Century What?

Welcome to a new collection of interior designs featuring 17 Captivating Mid-Century Modern Entrance Designs That Simply Invite You Inside.
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I’m sure you've heard of “mid-century modern,” but do you know how to properly distinguish this style from others? This movement is having a big moment. Thanks to its sleek lines and eco-friendly aesthetic, designers and decorators today are once again embracing the aesthetic.

The mid-century modern aesthetic formed between the 1930s and the mid-1960s. The style grew in the United States through inspiration from styles prior, such as the International style in Germany. With its embodiment of elements of functionality, minimalism, elegance, and traditional and non-traditional styles, it was a hit across the nation. Cara Greenburg, author of Midcentury Modern: Furniture of the 1950s, is credited with giving a name to the trend in the late 1980s, when there was a resurgence of interest in the style.

Mid-century modernism gave birth to many designs that you're probably familiar with but might not know by name. The most famous example is the Eameses of the "Eames Chair" fame. This was a lounger / ottoman chair set that "revolutionized" the chair industry. The chair has replicators to this day.

The version of mid-century modernism (modern mid-century modernism?) we often see today is a little different from its true mid-century roots. Today's movement is environmentally-friendly, promoting the use of recycled materials such as metal, glass, vinyl, and plywood.

And a key part in the furniture design that distinguishes it from other styles are “pin legs,” the thin, straight legs seen in some of the images below. 

The mid-century modern style offers a clean, fun and exciting aspect to any design!
Modern Vintage Bathroom Makeover
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Danish Mid Century Modern Selig Z Style Teak Lounge Chair                                                                                                                                                                                 More
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This chair flaunts a Mid-Century modern design and fresh and clean look for a dining room or living room. These Eames-Inspired chairs are a stylish choice for dining chairs or to stand alone in a livi
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Bullet Planters: these are full-sized but just pinned a tutorial on how to do in miniature!
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Styling your living room? Well, I can’t blame you if you can not develop about the sort of design to use because there are indeed lots of design styles to choose from. It would be easy to choose a modern style these days particularly that furnishings and other items are quickly available in the market. However aside from that, one popular style is midcentury modern.
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MID-CENTURY MODERN Credenza:  Danish Modern Side Table, European Beechwood Side Drawer, Retro Sideboard, Modern Cabinet
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Перегородка между гостиной и коридором выполнена из древесины дуба на основе подобранного дизайнером графического орнамента. Занавески выполнены из испанских тканей.
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Mid Century Revival by The Archers . The house was in disrepair and was torn down to the steel frame and fireplace.
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Trend Alert: Live Edge Wood

Live edge shelf @ Ludlow home  We've done these exact shelves for lots of customers. Check out Craft Art's Live Edge Board (/butcherblock)
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Over the past few months, we've worked on several different home renovations. Mid-century modern, modern traditional, eclectic, they've all had their own style. But one thing we've noticed in common is live edge wood. We've spotted benches, dining tables, and shelves, as well as end tables. Live edge pieces are incredibly versatile elements of a design, mixing utility and artistry; they can work just as well as statement pieces or as more subdued components of a more cohesive style.  

There are several different styles of bathroom vanities below including mission, shaker, rustic, farmhouse, vintage, and contemporary.
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Normal timber is surfaced on all four sides – the wider top and bottom surfaces, as well as shorter side surfaces. Live edge wood skips a step. Depending on the effect the furniture maker wants to get, only one or two of the surfaces are planed. The remaining surfaces are left in their raw, “live” state, with minimal sanding and light finishes added. 


live edge wood desk and white wall paneling in modern kitchen. / sfgirlbybay
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3,470 Likes, 29 Comments - ArtisanBorn (@artisanborn) on Instagram: “Nested Live Edge Dining Table Show off your work ⤵️ @artisanborn - artisanborn.com…”
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Live edge retains more of the character of the original wood. Bark from the tree, knots, irregular grain patterns, holes bored by insects or man-made materials, damage and re-growth from floods or fires, what others might consider “imperfections,” are put on full display. When incorporated into a piece of furniture, it transforms the natural characteristics of the wood into a work of art.

We’ve seen live edge pieces pop up in projects with a variety of aesthetics. The most obvious is rustic farmhouse, a style that already has an ample use of wood and wood products. We’ve also seen live edge featured in industrial and ultramodern homes and renovations. With the number of woods available – cedar, pine, oak, cypress, and more – as well as the availability of finishes, live edge pieces could potentially work in a full range of styles. 

NATURAL WOOD DINING TABLE | Crafted wood design for a luxury dining room | http://bocadolobo.com/ #moderndiningtables #luxurydiningtables
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Beautiful reclaimed wooden countertop
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Wood, Windows Star in Modern Seattle Home With Lake Views - http://freshome.com/modern-seattle-home/
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This hunk of wood has been left as natural as possible to show the beauty of the tree while acting as a console table.
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for those who love swoon-worthy interiors with a modern glam POV
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Bespoke Global - Product Detail - Queen Canopy Bed - Black Walnut
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Kitchen Island With Rustic, Live-Edge Walnut Countertop
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Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Industry Ed with Richard: Cabinet Lighting

Grey  kitchen cabinets. I normally like light kitchens, but there's something really sleek and sexy about this one.
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I wanted to take a moment to talk about cabinet lighting. It’s a trending technology in the interior design industry and is becoming increasingly common in requests I get from clients. Obviously, lighting cabinets makes it easier to find things in the cabinets, drawers, etc., but new inset LED lighting also takes away the need to do a light baffle. This creates a cleaner look for the client.



Interior lighting (as opposed to exterior lighting) can be broken down into three main types: task lighting, functional lighting, and accent lighting. Knowing about the different types of lighting can help you and your client make an informed decision about installation in and around their cabinets.


1) task lighting

  • illuminates an area where a task is performed.
  • could be the lighting under cabinets that runs over a food prep area or near a sink
  • allows someone to see what they are doing when they are doing it

2)  functional lighting 

  • allows someone to move freely through a space
  • this could be lighting on the ceiling that generally illuminates a room
  • this could also be lighting along the floor that shows furniture or changes in flooring type
  • most used lighting in a home

3)  accent lighting

  • lighting that isn’t functional or task lighting
  • could be used to show off a piece of artwork or furniture, or in libraries to accent books
  • adds drama to a space or sets a mood

Love the little pops of green in with the clean white dishes
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In-cabinet lighting has a wide range of uses in many different areas of the home. Of course, the kitchen is the most popular area for cabinet lighting – partially because the most cabinet space is in that area – but there are also applications in the living and dining room areas, bedrooms and bathrooms. Wood-Mode Cabinetry has some great videos on incorporating cabinet lighting in wet bars, bathrooms, and bedrooms. I myself like to incorporate them in bedroom closets, where lighting along shelves or racks makes it easier for clients to find their clothes or shoes necessary for the day.

27 Awesome Hidden Lighting Ideas For Every Home
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When thinking about incorporating cabinet lighting into a project, you need to consider shadows and light reflections. Shiny cabinets or busy backsplashes can reflect a lot of light, which can detract from the overall look of the space. Also, a person standing or moving in certain areas can create shadows across workspaces. You want to get an even coverage across an entire area. Always place lighting to avoid shadows and reduce reflections. Choosing wall-washing or wall-grazing angles for your clients’ projects can help eliminate some shadows and reflections.

You also need to consider the intensity of the light. Most designers are careful to avoid lights that are too bright or too cool. Overall, we, as humans, tend to prefer warmer light. LED lights have progressed far beyond light bulbs and allow for a full range of light intensities. The warmth or coolness of the lights will depend on the cabinets used in the project, as well as the surrounding areas.

Cabinet lighting has been around for a while in a different form, but strides in technology have made them much less expensive and more eco-friendly than they used to be. With companies like Wood-Mode building them into the cabinets, they are even becoming easier to install. Lots of trends come and go, but I envision that cabinet lighting is one that is here to stay.

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I don’t know about you, but at Luxxu we are huge fans of dark interiors.
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Gorgeous 75 Genius Bathroom Cabinet Storage Ideas https://crowdecor.com/75-genius-bathroom-cabinet-storage-ideas/
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