Mid-Century Modern Living and Dining Design
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Mid-Century Modern Living and Dining Design Project Description
My boyfriend, Chris, and I will be moving to Stamford, CT from Philadelphia, PA. During the week, he will be working in South Jersey and will have an apartment there. So the apartment in CT will be our weekend retreat / time together each week. We hope to be working / living in the same space in the next year - so this will be our "home for now".I work long hours and view my home as my rejuvenate / rest space. We will have small groups of friends / family over on occasion to cook and play card & board games.
We love to cook. We enjoy watching sports on the weekend but otherwise the TV isn't a big focus of our day. Chris's kids are grown and we do not currently have any pets. We love plants and this will be our first apartment without a patio in a while. Somewhere to grow plants inside near the westward facing windows would be great.
We eat our meals equally split between TV trays in the living room, the bar, and the table.
Most important to me in my space is that everything have a "home". so incorporating storage solutions will help me keep clutter at bay. I lean towards "clean" and slightly more modern design and to Chris it starts feeling sterile. He likes warm (colors and natural woods) which sometimes starts to feel too traditional for me.
One or both of us will occasionally work from home, so somewhere for laptop / monitor / keyboard etc. will be useful.
Budget: Bedroom (not including mattress) - somewhere around 5 - 7K seems reasonable but I haven't furniture shopped in quite some time - so I have some flexibility if this is too constraining. I have owned many things that are "functional" and "okay". I would really like to add a couple of items that I can keep for a long time.
Budget: Living / Dining room - I'm really not sure here. Quality and value are important to me. I'm not sure I can fill the space all at once with pieces that I will want to keep forever - but am willing to splurge a bit on some pieces that will be with me for a long time. Initial thoughts are in the 10-15K range.
Location
D'Abadie Dimensions
28' 7" x 12' 11"Photos of your room
Items you want to keep
Details
Room Label
My Combined Living/Dining What do you currently dislike about the room?
We miss having a patio, so we want a space for plants. The space has been repainted since the staged photos were taken. The space is too white. I've been renting for 3 years now and am ready to not live in "all white" rooms.
What pieces of existing furniture, lighting, art or accessories do you want to keep in the design?
I've attached a photo and an excel document of some of the furniture we love. And some of the furniture we "like". And a few things we've bought recently that make us happy. Are you open to changing your wall colors?
Yes Do you have a preference for either paint or wall covering, or are you open to both?
Open to both Are you open to changing your floor covering?
Yes
Which type of flooring do you prefer?
Area Rugs Attach a floor plan
Additional comments to designers
We are open to painting but since it is a rental - we will likely have to repaint white when we leave in 1 - 2 years. So accent walls or neutrals that will cover eventually are preferred.Dimensions
11'2" X 12' 5"Photos of your room
Items you want to keep
Details
Room Label
My Bedroom What do you currently dislike about the room?
Too white. The space has been repainted since the staged photos were taken. I've been renting for 3 years now and am ready to not live in "all white" rooms. What pieces of existing furniture, lighting, art or accessories do you want to keep in the design?
I've attached a photo and an excel document of some of the furniture we love. And some of the furniture we "like". And a few things we've bought recently that make us happy. Are you open to changing your wall colors?
Yes Do you have a preference for either paint or wall covering, or are you open to both?
Open to both Are you open to changing your floor covering?
Yes
Which type of flooring do you prefer?
Area Rugs Attach a floor plan
1
Fonso Low Buffet
2 Sohm Media Console
3 Lounge II 93" Sofa 4.5 out of 5 stars. (4.5) 42 Reviews $1,699.00
4 Elke Round Marble Side Table
5 Vera Table Lamp
6 Hammered Metal Accordion Coffee Table
7 Ozella Coffee Table
8 Tropic Beige and Gold Wallpaper
9 Amira Rugs
10 Distressed Arabesque Wool Rug - Steel
11 Artisan Extendable Dining Table
12 Warren Dining Chair - Merlot
13 KALLAX Shelving unit with doors, white
14 KALLAX Insert with 2 drawers, white
15 EKET Storage combination with legs, white
16 Multi Circle Mirror
17 SENO
18 Magura Rug
19 Contrast Fringe Rug - Taupe
20 Peaks and Plateaus Wool Kilim Rug
21 Cotton Luster Velvet Pillow Cover (BERRY)
22 Embroidered Tapestry Pillow Cover - Black
23 20" Sq. Pillow Insert
24 14"x26" Pillow Insert
25 3 Ft Organic Edge Wood Mix & Match Wall Shelf
26 Gold Metal Mix & Match Shelf Brackets Set Of 2
27 Artisan Sideboard
2 Sohm Media Console
3 Lounge II 93" Sofa 4.5 out of 5 stars. (4.5) 42 Reviews $1,699.00
4 Elke Round Marble Side Table
5 Vera Table Lamp
6 Hammered Metal Accordion Coffee Table
7 Ozella Coffee Table
8 Tropic Beige and Gold Wallpaper
9 Amira Rugs
10 Distressed Arabesque Wool Rug - Steel
11 Artisan Extendable Dining Table
12 Warren Dining Chair - Merlot
13 KALLAX Shelving unit with doors, white
14 KALLAX Insert with 2 drawers, white
15 EKET Storage combination with legs, white
16 Multi Circle Mirror
17 SENO
18 Magura Rug
19 Contrast Fringe Rug - Taupe
20 Peaks and Plateaus Wool Kilim Rug
21 Cotton Luster Velvet Pillow Cover (BERRY)
22 Embroidered Tapestry Pillow Cover - Black
23 20" Sq. Pillow Insert
24 14"x26" Pillow Insert
25 3 Ft Organic Edge Wood Mix & Match Wall Shelf
26 Gold Metal Mix & Match Shelf Brackets Set Of 2
27 Artisan Sideboard
1
Slub Velvet Edlyn Bed (sapphire)
2 Linen Edlyn Bed (navy)
3 Holliday End Table
4 Artisans 5 Drawer Dresser
5 Jaime Rug, Dark Purple/Taupe
6 Pebble Ceramic Table Lamp - Small
7 Tetrahedron in Green, Linda Colletta
8 Tessellate Framed Graphic Art by
9 moda cement planter
10 Vase - Burgundy
11 Dusen Dusen Slash Rug, Midnight, 8'x10'
12 Bunglo Nador Pillow
13 Floating Suspension Floor Mirror
2 Linen Edlyn Bed (navy)
3 Holliday End Table
4 Artisans 5 Drawer Dresser
5 Jaime Rug, Dark Purple/Taupe
6 Pebble Ceramic Table Lamp - Small
7 Tetrahedron in Green, Linda Colletta
8 Tessellate Framed Graphic Art by
9 moda cement planter
10 Vase - Burgundy
11 Dusen Dusen Slash Rug, Midnight, 8'x10'
12 Bunglo Nador Pillow
13 Floating Suspension Floor Mirror
Combined Living/Dining:
Since your room is smaller using a dark and rich color will make it feel cozy, warm, and lounge-like
Farrow & Ball offers tons of examples of rooms using that color on their website, just scroll to the bottom of the page. Farrow & Ball also off Decorilla clients a 10% discount.
http://us.farrow-ball.com/hague%20blue/paint-colours/farrow-ball/fcp-product/100030
Use the Visualizer on Sherwin Williams's website to see In The Navy in other spaces.
https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW9178-in-the-navy#/9178/?s=details&p=PS0
I also like Naval from Sherwin. It doesn't seem as saturated.
For your main color, we chose to use white/off-white as it offers a fresh, clean, feel to the space. White and off-white colors are often a favorite for walls because they are light, neutral, and match most color schemes. They are known to make rooms feel more airy and spacious.
Use a matte finish paint because it will be helpful in camouflaging those surface imperfections such as bumps and cracks as it does not reflect light. Just be careful because matte finish is more difficult to clean. You may also need to touch up scratches or marks by adding more of the same paint in the future.
For your main color, we chose to use white/off-white as it offers a fresh, clean, feel to the space. White and off-white colors are often a favorite for walls because they are light, neutral, and match most color schemes. They are known to make rooms feel more airy and spacious.
Use a matte finish paint because it will be helpful in camouflaging those surface imperfections such as bumps and cracks as it does not reflect light. Just be careful because matte finish is more difficult to clean. You may also need to touch up scratches or marks by adding more of the same paint in the future.
Combined Living/Dining Colors:
| Color | Name | Company / Code | Link | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN THE NAVY | SHERWIN WILLIAMS / SW 9178 | https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW9178-in-the-navy#/9178/?s=details&p=PS0 | Dining & living accent walls | |
| HAGUE BLUE | FARROW & BALL / 30 | http://us.farrow-ball.com/hague-blue/paint-colours/farrow-ball/fcp-product/100030 | Dining & living accent walls (OPTION 2) |
Shopping List:
| Decorilla Discount | Photo | Name | Description | Link | Dimensions | Decorilla Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5% |  | Uttermost Collection Fonso Low Buffet | Another classically shaped buffet, our Fonso is fully wrapped in our textured faux Belgian linen. Available in two heights, this credenza features brass legs, and double doors with rectangular hardware for a modern look and easy opening. A narrow, clean piece for any dining or living area. Adjustable shelves and cord management cutouts are perfect for stowing media equipment. media console option | Order & Save | 60" L x 20" W x 24" H | 5% |
12% Off |  | West Elm Sohm Media Console | MEDIA CONSOLE OPTION | Order & Save | 71.5"w x 19.5"d x 21.5"h. | 12% Off |
5% |  | Modway Furniture Collection Lounge II 93" Sofa 4.5 out of 5 stars. (4.5) 42 Reviews $1,699.00 | Order & Save | Width: 93" Depth: 46" Height: 25" Width: 83" Depth: 29" Height: 18" Height: 37 w/ cushions | 5% | |
16% Off |  | Crate and Barrel Elke Round Marble Side Table Quantity: 2 | Order & Save | Height: 23.75" Diameter: 24" | 16% Off | |
12% Off |  | Pottery Barn Vera Table Lamp | TABLE LAMP OPTION 1 | Order & Save | Height: 23.5" Diameter: 10" | 12% Off |
12% Off |  | West Elm Hammered Metal Accordion Coffee Table | Order & Save | 30"diam. x 16.25"h. | 12% Off | |
20% Off |   | Mr. Brown London Collection Ozella Coffee Table | Coffee table option 2 | Order & Save | 15.75''H, 35'' diameter Thickness of tabletop: 0.5" | 20% Off |
25% Off |  | Surya Collection Tropic Beige and Gold Wallpaper | Order & Save | Width 20.47 in Roll Length 32.80 ft Pattern Repeat 24.96 in Design Match Drop Application Methods Paste the Wall Weight 2.4 lbs | 25% Off | |
25% Off |  | Surya Collection Amira Rugs | Order & Save | 7'9"x9'9" Rug | 25% Off | |
12% Off |  | West Elm Distressed Arabesque Wool Rug - Steel | DARKER RUG OPTION | Order & Save | 8'x10' | 12% Off |
20% Off |  | Mr. Brown London Collection Artisan Extendable Dining Table | Order & Save | 30'' H x 42'' L x 80'' W Extends to 100" with one 20" leaf | 20% Off | |
2% |  | Rove Concepts Warren Dining Chair - Merlot | Order & Save | 32.5 in x 23.5 in x 27.75 in (Width x Depth x Height) | 2% | |
12% Off |  | Pottery Barn KALLAX Shelving unit with doors, white | Order & Save | Width: 30 3/8 " Depth: 15 3/8 " Height: 57 7/8 " Max load/shelf: 29 lb | 12% Off | |
12% Off |  | West Elm KALLAX Insert with 2 drawers, white | Order & Save | Width: 13 " Depth: 14 5/8 " Height: 13 " | 12% Off | |
12% Off |  | Pottery Barn EKET Storage combination with legs, white | Order & Save | Length: 27 ½ " Width: 55 " Depth: 13 ¾ " Height: 31 ½ " | 12% Off | |
12% Off |  | West Elm Multi Circle Mirror | Order & Save | 55"w x 3"d x 38"h. | 12% Off | |
2% |  | Article SENO | media console option | Order & Save | 30"H x 71"W x 17.5"D | 2% |
12% Off |   | West Elm Magura Rug | DARKER RUG OPTION | Order & Save | 8'X10' | 12% Off |
12% Off |   | West Elm Contrast Fringe Rug - Taupe | Order & Save | 8'X10' | 12% Off | |
12% Off |  | West Elm Peaks and Plateaus Wool Kilim Rug | Order & Save | 8'X10' | 12% Off | |
12% Off |  | West Elm Cotton Luster Velvet Pillow Cover (BERRY) | Order & Save | 20"sq. | 12% Off | |
12% Off |  | West Elm Embroidered Tapestry Pillow Cover - Black | Order & Save | 14"l x 26"w. | 12% Off | |
12% Off |  | West Elm 20" Sq. Pillow Insert Quantity: 2 | Order & Save | 20" SQ | 12% Off | |
12% Off |  | West Elm 14"x26" Pillow Insert | Order & Save | 14" X26" | 12% Off | |
  | Trade Services Collection 3 Ft Organic Edge Wood Mix & Match Wall Shelf Quantity: 2 | Order & Save | 36"W x 8.5"D x 1"H, 5.29 lbs. | |||
  | Trade Services Collection Gold Metal Mix & Match Shelf Brackets Set Of 2 Quantity: 2 | Order & Save | Overall: .75"W x 6.93"D x 6.93"H, 1.92 lbs. | |||
2% |  | AllModern Artisan Sideboard | Order & Save | Overall: 34.25'' H x 72'' W x 19'' D | 2% |
Bedroom:
Since your room is smaller using a dark and rich color will make it feel cozy, warm, and lounge-like
Farrow & Ball offers tons of examples of rooms using that color on their website. There's even a video with even more visuals and information.
http://us.farrow-ball.com/brinjal/paint-colours/farrow-ball/fcp-product/100222
Decorilla clients get a 10% discount on Farrow & Ball paint & I suspect you will only need 2 gallons at max for those two walls. I entered your dimensions for the entire space and that estimated you would need 3 gallons, so you may really only need 1 for both walls.
You can use the visualizer on Sherwin Williams' website to see how Merlot looks in other spaces.
For your main color, we chose to use white/off-white as it offers a fresh, clean, feel to the space. White and off-white colors are often a favorite for walls because they are light, neutral, and match most color schemes. They are known to make rooms feel more airy and spacious.
Use a matte finish paint because it will be helpful in camouflaging those surface imperfections such as bumps and cracks as it does not reflect light. Just be careful because matte finish is more difficult to clean. You may also need to touch up scratches or marks by adding more of the same paint in the future.
For your main color, we chose to use white/off-white as it offers a fresh, clean, feel to the space. White and off-white colors are often a favorite for walls because they are light, neutral, and match most color schemes. They are known to make rooms feel more airy and spacious.
Use a matte finish paint because it will be helpful in camouflaging those surface imperfections such as bumps and cracks as it does not reflect light. Just be careful because matte finish is more difficult to clean. You may also need to touch up scratches or marks by adding more of the same paint in the future.
Bedroom Colors:
| Color | Name | Company / Code | Link | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRINJAL | FARROW & BALL / 222 | http://us.farrow-ball.com/brinjal/paint-colours/farrow-ball/fcp-product/100222 | BED WALL | |
| MERLOT | SHERWIN WILLIAMS / SW 2704 | https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW2704-merlot#/2704/?s=coordinatingColors&p=PS0 | BED WALL (OPTION 2) |
Shopping List:
| Decorilla Discount | Photo | Name | Description | Link | Dimensions | Decorilla Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5% |  | Modway Furniture Collection Slub Velvet Edlyn Bed (sapphire) | Order & Save | Queen: 57"H, 67"W, 96"D | 5% | |
20% Off |  | Mr. Brown London Collection Linen Edlyn Bed (navy) | Order & Save | Queen: 57"H, 67"W, 96"D | 20% Off | |
12% Off |  | West Elm Holliday End Table | Order & Save | Overall: 22.25'' H x 22.25'' W x 24'' D | 12% Off | |
12% Off |  | West Elm Artisans 5 Drawer Dresser | Order & Save | Overall: 36.25'' H x 50'' W x 18'' D | 12% Off | |
25% Off |  | Surya Collection Jaime Rug, Dark Purple/Taupe | rug option 1 | Order & Save | SIZE: 8'X10' | 25% Off |
12% Off |  | West Elm Pebble Ceramic Table Lamp - Small Quantity: 2 | Order & Save | 16"w x 8"d x 22"h. | 12% Off | |
10% Off |  | Zatista Tetrahedron in Green, Linda Colletta | Order & Save | SIZE: 24"L X 19.5"W X 2"D | 10% Off | |
2% |  | AllModern Tessellate Framed Graphic Art by | Order & Save | 20" H x 20" W x 1.5" D Size | 2% | |
16% Off |  | CB2 moda cement planter | Order & Save | moda cement planter. 12" dia. x 12"h | 16% Off | |
12% Off |  | West Elm Vase - Burgundy | Order & Save | Small Vase: 3.3" diam. x 11.5"h. | 12% Off | |
12% Off |   | West Elm Dusen Dusen Slash Rug, Midnight, 8'x10' | rug option 2 | Order & Save | 8'x10' | 12% Off |
5% |  | Anthropologie Bunglo Nador Pillow | Order & Save | 12"x20" | 5% | |
12% Off |  | West Elm Floating Suspension Floor Mirror | Our Floating Suspension Floor Mirror seems to float within its deep frame, giving it added dimension and a shadowbox-like effect. Crafted of FSC®-certified wood, we finished it in a cool umber finish so that the grain of the wood peeks through. | Order & Save | 34"w x 2.75"d x 76.5"h. | 12% Off |
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Katherine
5 years ago
Thanks so much,
Katherine