#mid-century-modern

#mid-century-modern

With its roomy dimensions of 96" wide by 40" deep by 30" high, the Cleary sofa fits perfectly into our living room, providing ample seating without overwhelming the space. Its shape and alternative availability in two different widths (76" and 86") mean it would also be well-suited for various sized homes and apartments, though you need to have a fair amount of space for couches. of these sizes.

"This house is both a Kansas City labor of love and a New York labor of love, which is kind of like me, my two favorite places in the world," Gardner said in the YouTube video.

Many modern homes embrace the latest cookie-cutter upgrades, but untouched vintage properties are a rare gem for homebuyers who're on the hunt for one-of-a-kind character. Now-uncommon features like Victorian dust corners, stair clips, and built-in shaving benches have all but disappeared from today's homes (and public knowledge), but many retro appliances are just as useful as their modern-day counterparts. Case in point: This quirky 1960s-era kitchen gem, which has a bewitching backstory (and a major cult following).

Modern design is one of those terms in home decor that feels like a moving target. Modern, by its definition according to Webster's Dictionary, is "of, relating to, or characteristic of the present or the immediate past; contemporary."So what does that mean when "of the present or the immediate past" is constantly moving forward? "Modern design is open-concept, with clean lines, and a flow through a home without clutter," explains Sallie Lord, principal and founder of Virginia-based GreyHunt Interiors.

"Eventually everything connects: people, ideas, objects." This book explores intersections essential to mid-century modern design, showcasing both celebrated and overlooked designers.

Experimentation is a driving force in Dara Schuman's ceramic practice, allowing her to create striking geometric forms that embody retro-futurism.

It truly affected the way I saw the world moving forward.

"I feel like if I don't do a mix of vintage and new, it kind of feels hollow or lifeless, like there's no soul to the design," Walters says.