Mad for Midcentury
Broyhill Mardella, the New Broyhill Brasilia
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- Published on Friday, 02 November 2012
Authors: Justin Clemens
A few months ago I decided that once the kid's past the age of banging hot wheels on the coffee table and entertainment center, we're going to replace both of them with Broyhill Brasilia pieces. Hot wheels can leave very deep scratches in wood if they're in the right (small) hands, so we'll let the little one finish beating...
Shining Carpet Pattern
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- Published on Tuesday, 30 October 2012
Authors: Justin Clemens
A day before Halloween, allow me to indulge in a video trailer that features the Shining carpet pattern, which I have twice written about.
I stand by the fact that, if I could buy this carpet pattern today, I would. The browns, the reds, the oranges: It's perfect for most mid-century homes. Even if it now carries creepy...
Eichler Mid-Century Door Hardware
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- Published on Monday, 29 October 2012
Authors: Justin Clemens
I love our Mad Men door knob and it looks as good as I thought it would on our atomic ranch door. There's something to be said for recreating the original look. And that's exactly what Jonathan Jarrett does with his Eichler door kit.
The circular 6" door knob backplate is bigger than you'll find on almost any...
Atomic Ranch Exterior Paint Colors
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- Published on Friday, 26 October 2012
Authors: Justin Clemens
This vintage home development ad is outstanding for two reasons the outstanding atomic ranch designs and the classic mid-century house colors with doors that really pop.The look might be a little dated if you used these exact mid-century modern color palettes, but pick one of the colors and bring in some more modern tones...
Frank Lloyd Wright Dog House Letters
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- Published on Thursday, 25 October 2012
Authors: Justin Clemens
If you know a little about Frank Lloyd Wright than you might know the smallest house he ever designed with a dog house known as Eddie's House.
The dog apparently didn't have a sense of good design and, the story goes, hated his new home. The Wright dog house was eventually torn down.
However, Letters of Note has...
Frankenstein Green Door
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- Published on Wednesday, 24 October 2012
Authors: Justin Clemens
Here's an easy, yet amazingly cute, way to dress up your door for Halloween. If you happen to have a green door like Mel Designs.
This Frankenstein door is so perfect that it almost makes me want to paint my blue door green.
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Wordy World Map Mural
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- Published on Tuesday, 23 October 2012
Authors: Justin Clemens
This world map mural from World Maps Online is one of the more interesting map murals I've seen. All the countries are created using the names of the cities within that country. Up close it looks like this:
It might be a little busy for a lot of travel-themed nurseries but if you had a big enough wall, it could...
Neightborhood Modern House Numbers
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- Published on Monday, 22 October 2012
Authors: Justin Clemens
Once again, I want to espouse walking around mid-century neighborhoods and straight out stealing the ideas and designs that you see. If you live in a mid-century neighborhood, go a few blocks over. It's no good if all the houses on the street look the same.I say that, because I happened upon these modern house numbers in a m...
Neighborhood Modern House Numbers
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- Published on Monday, 22 October 2012
Authors: Justin Clemens
Once again, I want to espouse walking around mid-century neighborhoods and straight out stealing the ideas and designs that you see. If you live in a mid-century neighborhood, go a few blocks over. It's no good if all the houses on the street look the same.I say that, because I happened upon these modern house numbers in a m...
Mid-Century Mailbox in My Neighborhood
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- Published on Friday, 19 October 2012
Authors: Justin Clemens
As much info as there is on the internet, I still think walking around mid-century neighborhoods and checking out houses and looking inside actual homes when you get the chance (visit duting estate sales, open houses, etc) is one of the best ways to find the authentic details that put the finishing touches on a mid-century...
