Gentleman's Quarters - Oakland Hills Modern

Photo by 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.

Mattituck Residence

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
ニューヨークにあるラグジュアリーな広いビーチスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、青い床) の写真

Squaw Valley Lodge Complete Condo Remodel

DLP Construction & Painting, Inc.

サクラメントにあるラグジュアリーな中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなLDK (白い壁、カーペット敷き、内蔵型テレビ、青い床) の写真

Circeo Coastal Cycladic Villa

NOS Design - Architettura & Interior Design

Trend Cottagecore Summer edition. Welcome to our Circeo holiday home! Imagine the sea in a room… The perfect inspiration in 5steps to furnish a beach house in a practical and stylish way! ?Colors: The perfect color palette recalls the shades of the sea. ⛵️Minimalist style: The old saying that less is more must become your mantra! Ornaments that recall the sea are welcome, but sparingly; to avoid the kitsch effect. ? Lightness: Eliminate the superfluous! Yes to linen, hemp and cotton. ?Materials inspired by the territory that resist humidity and saltiness. Elements in stone or porcelain, will absorb the heat. ?‍♀️Take your time! Create a chillin' corner with large cushions, read a book or listen to the recording of the sound of the waves..it’s so regenerating! ?? Benvenuti al Circeo! Immaginate il mare in una stanza… L’ispirazione perfetta in 5 steps per arredare una casa al mare in modo pratico e attento allo stile! ?Colori: La palette cromatica è quella che richiama le sfumature del mare. Un must have coloratissimo sono le maioliche in ceramica per vivacizzare una stanza total white. ⛵️Stile minimalista: L’antico adagio”less is more”qui deve diventare il tuo mantra! Il concetto di open space è perfetto per trasmettere un senso di libertà, gli ornamenti che richiamino il mare sono ben accetti, ma con parsimonia; per evitare l’effetto kitsch. Scegli mobili essenziali con pezzi unici e insoliti per dare un tocco personale all’ambiente. ?Leggerezza: Eliminare il superfluo! Sì a lino, canapa e cotone. Sostituire le tende pesanti con veli leggeri permetterà alla luce di entrare: Quanto è rilassante vedere le tende leggere muoversi con la lieve brezza del vento? ⛵️Materiali ispirati al territorio, alla natura e al mare. Materie prime che resistano all’umidità e alla salsedine, pavimenti pratici in gres, ceramica, cotto e pietra. Elementi in pietra o porcellanato, assorbiranno il calore, mantenendo la temperatura fresca. ?‍♀️Take your time! Crea un angolo chillin’ vicino a un punto luce naturale, uno spazio su misura per te, con grossi cuscini, rilassati leggendo un libro o ascoltando la registrazione del rumore delle onde..a dir poco rigenerante!

Gentleman's Quarters ~ Oakland Hills Modern

LMB Interiors

Painting over sofa by Joanne Fox, via SLATE. Custom coffee table design specs by LMBI, fabrication by Turtle and Hare, with steel legs fabricated by our client’s metal manufacturing company. Rug by Scott Group — Studio Hokanson. Wallpaper on art wall, vinyl, color: pebble, by Cowtan and Tout. Photo by 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.

Mattituck Residence

Elms Interior Design

ラグジュアリーなベージュのリビング (青い床) の写真

リビングは家族みんなが集まる部屋。テレビを観たり、ゲームで遊んだり、本を読んだり、一日のできごとを語ったりと、家族が各々で、また揃って様々なことをするスペースがリビングです。子どもが小さいうちは、リビングに遊び場所をつくることも多いでしょうし、小学生になればリビングで宿題をすることもあるかもしれません。そしてその隣ではお母さんが家事や趣味の作業をしたり、パソコンを使うことも考えられます。また、特別な客間がない限り、リビングにお客さまを招くことも多いはずです。そんな多目的な部屋だからこそ、おしゃれでくつろげるリビングをつくるヒントを探しましょう。

おしゃれなリビングのインテリアとは？

リビングのインテリアほど頭を悩ませるものはないでしょう。日常的に家族が集まる場所であり、客間として来客をもてなす場所でもあるリビングルームは、飽きのこないインテリアと、少しばかりの個性が必要となります。大きなソファーを置くのもいいですが、一人がけの椅子を家族の人数に合わせて置いたりするのも個性的ですね。一方で、ローテーブルやテレビ台などの家具は、リビングの壁や床の色との馴染みを考えながら選ぶと失敗しません。家族で使うリビングは、それだけ多くのものが持ち込まれる場所。雑多なものであふれかえりがちなので、壁面収納や床下収納など、リビング全体のスペースを有効に使って、整理整頓しやすい部屋づくりが必要です。床に導線の妨げとなる物を置かないという単純なことだけでも、広くて快適なリビングづくりにつながります。

リビングを広く見せるコツ

日本の住宅ではリビングや客間のスペースを広く取れないことも多く、少しの家具でも窮屈に感じてしまうこともあるでしょう。間取りが決まっているからこそ、視覚で広く見せるコツがあります。

天井を高く見せるため、リビングの家具はなるべく低いものに統一する。

家具をリビングの中央に置かず、壁や部屋の隅に沿って配置して視線の中心に置かない。

床に敷くラグはあまり大きなサイズにせず、フローリング面を大きく見せる。

明るい色の家具を配置する。白い家具は光を反射し部屋を明るく見せ、広く感じさせる効果がある。

お客さまの印象に残る、すてきなリビングのつくり方

ゲストルームがある家はその限りではありませんが、ほとんどの家庭では、お客さまをリビングにお通しします。お客さまを迎えるときには、生活感あふれるいつものリビングだとちょっぴりナンセンス。そこで、インテリアにアクセントを加えてみてはいかがでしょうか。すぐできる工夫としては、ローテーブルに花を飾ったり、季節の装飾品アイテムを添えたりすることです。コーヒーテーブルブックと呼ばれる装丁の美しい本や、さり気なく飾った旅先の写真なども会話のきっかけになりますね。

スッキリしたリビングをキープするコツ

家族団らんの場である居間は、ともすればモノで溢れかえりがちです。普段からリビングに持ち込む物の量を家族の間で決めておくことをおすすめします。収納家具も扉付き、引き出し、またお気に入りのコレクションを飾ることができるオープン棚など、様々なスタイルがあります。居間やリビングでは、インテリアとしての見せる収納と、生活感のある日用品を収納できる隠す収納を使い分けてはいかがでしょうか。出し入れの頻度が高い子どものおもちゃや絵本などをリビングに置く場合、急なお客さまでも慌てないように、片付けやすい収納グッズを活用しましょう。世界中の住まいのプロが手がけたおしゃれなリビングの写真の中から、あなたのお気に入りのスタイルを見つけてください。フィルターを使うと、モダン、北欧、カントリー調といったインテリアスタイル別のリビングの写真を選んで表示したり、気に入った事例を手がけた専門家の情報や、同じようなスタイルの施工事例を見ることもできます。おしゃれなアイデアを集めて、リビングのインテリア・レイアウト改造計画を始めてみませんか？