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8 Midcentury Living Room Lighting Ideas That'll Inspire You to Go Back in Time

8 Midcentury Living Room Lighting Ideas That'll Inspire You to Go Back in Time
A midcentury chandelier can create juxtaposition and tension in a living room — in a good way. Even if you have a non-midcentury living room, you can immediately boost the visual interest in your space with a fixture that's inspired by the design style. To craft a unique look that won't be seen in other living rooms, hang a midcentury chandelier and decorate with bohemian or even global motifs...”
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These 6 All-White Bedroom Ideas Will Make Minimalists Swoon

These 6 All-White Bedroom Ideas Will Make Minimalists Swoon

“Texture is a great all-white bedroom idea that's anything but boring. Through pillows, blankets, linens, rugs, and wall hangings, you can invite visual appeal. Molly of Almost Makes Perfect showcases lots of cool textures in her bedroom, from the woven blanket to the yarn wall hanging to the handwoven area rug.”

https://www.hunker.com/13717736/prediction-these-all-white-bedroom-ideas-will-make-minimalists-swoon

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THE SERENE 18TH-CENTURY MARRAKECH MEDINA OF TWO L.A. TRANSPLANTS

THE SERENE 18TH-CENTURY MARRAKECH MEDINA OF TWO L.A. TRANSPLANTS

“We realized our old house could be the ultimate playground for our new collections,” Caitlin says. “We never do something officially until we play with the idea in our own home.” Sometimes, quite literally: A game of backgammon with friends inspired them to produce similarly patterned tiles, which they then used, in cream and teal, on the floor of their central courtyard and entry. More recently, they used the same tile pattern as a template for an exclusive Popham+ backgammon set, complete with brass game pieces. “It’s actually a natural move, as the molds of our tiles are made of brass,” Samuel says.

https://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/house-interiors/a25643406/the-vivacious-18th-century-marakesh-medina-of-two-la-transplants/

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Samuel Lamas' House 28 Mimics Brazilian Landscape

Samuel Lamas' House 28 Mimics Brazilian Landscape

a variety of perspectives is revealed while walking through the house — the rooms have different heights that confirm a spatial hierarchy. extensive walls, coated with polymer mortar, define fluid spaces and openings positioned in all directions integrate the living areas. the large window frames are mostly positioned east-west and the walls north-south

https://www.designboom.com/architecture/samuel-lamas-house-28-brazilian-landscape-12-23-2018/

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The ANCHAL Impact

The ANCHAL Impact
Anchal Project is a non-profit social enterprise that addresses the exploitation of women around the world by using design to create employment opportunities, services & products that support empowerment. To date, Anchal has provided alternative careers in textiles & design to over 200 women in both India and Kentucky.
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A NEW ORLEANS MANSE IS GIVEN NEW LIFE WITH A FASHIONABLE PIZZAZZ

A NEW ORLEANS MANSE IS GIVEN NEW LIFE WITH A FASHIONABLE PIZZAZZ

“It was pure joy to watch the house blossom. Placeholder furniture that had kicked around for decades was finally jettisoned, replaced with alternatives that blended practicality with poetry. As the home’s decor came together, a lightness of being descended upon the whole family.”

https://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/house-interiors/a24268810/sara-ruffin-costello-new-orleans-manse-tour/

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Caryota House, New Delhi, India

Caryota House, New Delhi, India

“The entrance to the home is along a cascading water feature that runs the length of the stepped entry court and wraps the living room that sits elevated over the infinity edge accentuating a floating effect. One of the steps cantilevers over the water surface providing a perfect pad for a sculpture. On the first level are the bedrooms, approached through a gallery that circumferences the internal courtyard with views giving a pivotal anchor to the first floor.”

https://www.archdaily.com/903798/caryota-house-dada-and-partners

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Inside a Modern Home That Mixes US and Norwegian Design Styles

Inside a Modern Home That Mixes US and Norwegian Design Styles

“The focus was on materiality and craft, and a design that allowed both the architecture and the views of the home to shine,” explains designer Sheena Murphy of Sheep + Stone Interiors. By using a mix of light and dark, Murphy achieved a look that skews more minimalist but displays enough personality by way of accent furniture and a mix of textures.“

https://domino.com/minimalist-nyc-young-family-home-tour

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