home tour, interior design
House Tour :: Luxuriously Minimal Mid-century Modern Home
Let's start the week with an inspiring house tour, folks! This one uses SO many materials and surfaces in interesting ways and provides a ton of ideas for minimal and modern decor, which can be tricky.
When it comes to modern homes, I'm not into cold, clinical decor and finishes. There's something sterile and uninviting about a home that strays into that museum territory (in my humble opinion). Here's what I like about this place... it's warm and welcoming while remaining mid-century inspired. Want to know how? The layering of textures and materials, plus the wood also adds a ton of warmth to this home. If you're using neutrals in an ultra modern space like this- use warmer tones as opposed to cool.
Designed by Leanne Ford Interiors, the dining room is the heart of this open concept home. Anchored by heavy, round vintage pendants, large blonde hide rugs, and an organic, live edge dining table, this space may be simplistic, but is beaming with style!
I'm loving the texture of the walnut paneling in contrast with the bright white, glossy shiplap ceiling. It definitely offsets the cool gray concrete floor in the best way. Notice how the space is also filled with organic materials like marble, wood, textured rugs, and plants to add greenery? These natural items take the edge off modern lines and streamlined architecture... hence the cozy feeling it radiates.
And then there's the art-filled, eclectic kitchen...
This space blows me away! From the antique kitchen utensils and cutting boards to that insane stone backsplash, this room has my inner design nerd freaking out. The weathered decor perfectly compliments slick, modern lower cabinetry and low profile appliances.
Even the collection of dishes is perfect displayed on floating shelves, adding a pop of pattern to the wood paneling background.
The living room is just as impressive as the dining area and kitchen. Take a look...
Things I'm loving and noting? The amount of natural light flooding in through the modern sliding doors, that heavy whitewashed brick fireplace, and cozy, oversized, white linen furniture.
It could even be argued this modern home is a little bit rustic. Weathered red brick, oxidized ceramic planters, a vintage coffee table cart, and other primitive decor is juxtaposed with modern elements for the perfect curated look.
More wood tones continue onto the bathroom ceiling meeting a hex tile border- this designerly bathroom might be my favorite space in the house...
What do you think of the abrupt and high contrast pattern of the tiled ceiling? I'm really into it! The space is so perfectly minimal and bright, it brings a fun and unexpected focal point into the shower.
On the opposing side sits a freestanding tub that perfectly anchors a picture window and another matching vintage pendant. Simplicity at it's finest!
Here’s one way to get the look of warm & welcoming modern perfection:
1. round vintage pendant | 2. graphic painted bowl | 3. classic lumbar pillow | 4. wall sconce | 5. vintage mirror | 6. platner stool | 7. coffee table cart | 8. linen slipcovered chair | 9. hide rug
I'm pretty much obsessing over the lighting in this one! That round pendant and hinge arm wall sconce are calling my name. I'm also partial to a white slipcovered sofa or armchair... in fact, that's exactly what I have in my living room. Which room in this home are you most attracted to? In order, I'm feeling the dining room, bathroom, and that insanely beautiful kitchen.
This is a pretty cool space! I love certain elements of it all, but on the whole it strikes me as a geat place to visit, but not to live. I think it’s the concrete floors that’s throwing me off.
Those flowers, that art, that tub, those bowls and rug. I love these minimalist photos. Come check out your link today lovely!
This space is so stunning. A great mix of modern and rustic pieces- providing warmth to the space. They did a great job uniquely utilizing the wood in every room. It creates a cohesive feel, while still creating a point of interest in every separate space. I also feel that they wood diminishes the need for home decor, helping with the minimal look.
Wow! I audibly gasped when I saw that kitchen. The wood paneling is weird and retro and it brings the space down to earth in a way that is super cozy. It strikes me that the big plant in the corner of the living room is shaded from all the light. Is there a reason for that? The concrete floors do seems a little cold but over all this space is simply stunning!!
I am rarely a fan of quite so much dark and glossy wood paneling but in this space it works. I am digging the abrupt bathroom ceiling transition from wood to tile as well. And, you are right, a tad rustic is a good descriptor.
Any idea where that black chandelier over the coffee table is from?? LOVE!
I love how relaxing it looks, rustic and still very refined. Gorgeous!
What a lovely article; love Leanne Ford! She has such a natural talent and eye. Love love love the fireplace and kitchen. Having looked at this, now looking around me at my living room I’m feeling somewhat disheartened, I’m sure we can all relate!
Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Lorna
http://www.mccarthyandcointeriors.com
Agree 100% on the backsplash….it is FANTASTIC.