Midcentury Baby and Kids' Design Ideas
Regan Baker Design Inc.First home, savvy art owners, decided to hire RBD to design their recently purchased two story, four bedroom, midcentury Diamond Heights home to merge their new parenthood and love for entertaining lifestyles. Hired two months prior to the arrival of their baby boy, RBD was successful in installing the nursery just in time. The home required little architectural spatial reconfiguration given the previous owner was an architect, allowing RBD to focus mainly on furniture, fixtures and accessories while updating only a few finishes. New paint grade paneling added a needed midcentury texture to the entry, while an existing site for sore eyes radiator, received a new walnut cover creating a built-in mid-century custom headboard for the guest room, perfect for large art and plant decoration. RBD successfully paired furniture and art selections to connect the existing material finishes by keeping fabrics neutral and complimentary to the existing finishes. The backyard, an SF rare oasis, showcases a hanging chair and custom outdoor floor cushions for easy lounging, while a stylish midcentury heated bench allows easy outdoor entertaining in the SF climate.
Photography Credit: Scott Hargis Photography
Bonnie Mills Architecture and InteriorsNestled inside a mid-century apartment block, our home was given a sensitive renovation to uncover and celebrate its original features. Walnut timbers, brushed nickel, small square tiles, and terrazzo stone were some of the finishes that were chosen to exemplify this.
I chose to furnish the apartment with a combination of modern and vintage mid-century furniture, to showcase the modernisation of the classic craftsmanship of true mid-century furniture. We wanted to achieve a timeless finish which meant to us that the finishes needed to not only link back to the context of the existing home but also to stand the test of time for now and into the future.
Venato Forte, a natural stone product from Signorino, was selected for it’s visual similarity to the shadows & light that danced across the kitchen in the afternoon. Linking the finishes to their context would allow the project to achieve cohesion and harmony.
The kitchen needed to be optimal in terms of storage and practicality, whist also allowing observation and interaction with family members within the other common living areas. Uncovering the old kitchen room meant that building permits and significant construction would be required, however the reconnection with the whole family made it truly worthwhile.
The selection of subtle grey tones ranging in contrast were chosen as a reflection of the light and shadow at play in this area of the home, while the walnut timber and brushed nickel were selected as a nod to the mid-century origins of the apartment.
While the kitchen space was built reconnect the family, the bathroom was intended for the opposite, to provide a space for solitary bliss. The skylight allowed for stargazing at night, while the full height finishes were intended to envelop and hold the space. The bathtub would become a place for restoration and rest, its muted palette intended to harmonise and open up the space.
Our Brighton East project exemplifies our ethos: transforming the everyday routine into moments of calm, serenity, and mindfulness.
Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.Navy Blue Boy Bedroom with Shed Dormer. The contrast paint colors shows off the attention to detail in pulling off this look.
Ann Lowengart InteriorsLocated in San Rafael's sunny Dominican neighborhood, this East Coast-style brown shingle needed an infusion of color and pattern for a young family. Against the white walls in the combined entry and living room, we mixed mid-century silhouettes with bold blue, orange, lemon, and magenta shades. The living area segues to the dining room, which features an abstract graphic patterned wall covering. Across the way, a bright open kitchen allows for ample food prep and dining space. Outside we painted the poolhouse ombre teal. On the interior, we echoed the same fun colors of the home.
Atelier SénicL'intervention à porter sur la décoration dans cette chambre d'enfant : une touche de rose poudré en soubassement et un jeu de pois noirs sur le mur principal habille cette chambre dans un esprit rétro
CT DesignKid or teen hangout room with ship lap fireplace wall, modern tv cabinet, and mid century modern sofa. Nerf storage.
Carla Aston | Interior DesignerVintage modern style, Miro Dvorscak - photographer
This vintage 50's dresser was repaired, painted, and had new pulls installed for a fresh updated appeal. Vintage lamp was painted, rewired, and dressed with a new shade.
Check out my blog posts about the design of this space at www.designinthewoods.blogspot.com.
Midcentury Baby and Kids' Design Ideas
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