Kitchen/dining room: Colorful statement rug by STARK Photo credit: Eric Rorer While we adore all of our clients and the beautiful structures which we help fill and adorn, like a parent adores all of their children, this recent mid-century modern interior design project was a particular delight. This client, a smart, energetic, creative, happy person, a man who, in-person, presents as refined and understated — he wanted color. Lots of color. When we introduced some color, he wanted even more color: Bright pops; lively art. In fact, it started with the art. This new homeowner was shopping at SLATE ( https://slateart.net) for art one day… many people choose art as the finishing touches to an interior design project, however this man had not yet hired a designer. He mentioned his predicament to SLATE principal partner (and our dear partner in art sourcing) Danielle Fox, and she promptly referred him to us. At the time that we began our work, the client and his architect, Jack Backus, had finished up a massive remodel, a thoughtful and thorough update of the elegant, iconic mid-century structure (originally designed by Ratcliff & Ratcliff) for modern 21st-century living. And when we say, “the client and his architect” — we mean it. In his professional life, our client owns a metal fabrication company; given his skills and knowledge of engineering, build, and production, he elected to act as contractor on the project. His eye for metal and form made its way into some of our furniture selections, in particular the coffee table in the living room, fabricated and sold locally by Turtle and Hare. Color for miles: One of our favorite aspects of the project was the long hallway. By choosing to put nothing on the walls, and adorning the length of floor with an amazing, vibrant, patterned rug, we created a perfect venue. The rug stands out, drawing attention to the art on the floor. In fact, the rugs in each room were as thoughtfully selected for color and design as the art on the walls. In total, on this project, we designed and decorated the living room, family room, master bedroom, and back patio. (Visit www.lmbinteriors.com to view the complete portfolio of images.) While my design firm is known for our work with traditional and transitional architecture, and we love those projects, I think it is clear from this project that Modern is also our cup of tea. If you have a Modern house and are thinking about how to make it more vibrantly YOU, contact us for a consultation.

With authentic porthole windows, salvaged from a real ocean liner, the kitchen is a slightly belowground space in a townhouse. Here, white glass tile subtly changes color to blues, reminiscent of the ocean. The fittings display nautical metaphors, as well. Even the drapery treatment suggests being aboard ship. Silver and gold accents meld seamlessly together.

DINING AREA LOOKING INTO KITCHEN
ワシントンD.C.にある高級な広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、中間色木目調キャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、白いキッチンパネル、パネルと同色の調理設備、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、淡色無垢フローリング、黄色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Elegant arts and crafts custom kitchen in white quarter sawn oak.
ミルウォーキーにある高級な中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、中間色木目調キャビネット、御影石カウンター、メタリックのキッチンパネル、ガラス板のキッチンパネル、パネルと同色の調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング、黄色い床、ベージュのキッチンカウンター、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット) の写真

Elegant arts and crafts custom kitchen in white quarter sawn oak.
ミルウォーキーにある高級な中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、インセット扉のキャビネット、中間色木目調キャビネット、御影石カウンター、メタリックのキッチンパネル、ガラス板のキッチンパネル、パネルと同色の調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング、黄色い床、ベージュのキッチンカウンター) の写真