Vintage finds for a modern world: make it mod. Posted by victoria //// 6 Comments artist michael gillette sent me a link to his new james bond prints available at eclectric works in san francisco, (below) and it got me thinking about a mod world — mid-century, brit-pop mod. i love the glamorous lines and bold colors of the 1960′s, so i thought i’d round up some fun mod vintage-inspired finds. yeah, baby. clockwise, l to r: james bond print from michael gillette; mid-century modern chair via hansel from basel; judy kaufmann’s city prints; eero saarinen womb chair; mid century modern coffee table from hindsvik; twiggy Diamond Dust Painting by Justin Belmont via not a gallery; crate and barrel’s petrie sofa is perfectly mod; PLINC Emperor Six Print from house industries; orange desk caddy from vintage modern and more; and TAHIR MAHMOOD CHAAND lamp from cavier20. a few more of michael gillette’s mod james bond prints. • top image: santa barbara house tour via apartment therapy.
Belle maison. Shabby and Rustic Loft in New York. Beautiful Warehouse Conversion in Melbourne. By Eric • Feb 14, 2011 • Selected Work Spotted on MBP, here is a completely renovated apartment located in a historic building in Melbourne, Australia. This three bedroom, two bathroom residence is on sale and according to the agent, “this superlative warehouse conversion in “Leicester House”, an historic 1880′s building, provides privacy and vast spaces.
It features soaring warehouse ceilings, huge original arched timber windows, exposed red brick walls, imposing brick archways of 65 cm depth and high gloss timber floors. By day it is imposing and by night dramatic.” The exposed brick walls and the high concrete ceilings make this apartment feel like a loft. Sold! Photos courtesy of MDP Click any photo to see a larger image - Use buttons or j/k/arrow keys to navigate through the articles. Contemporary Living Rooms from Joe Berkowitz : Designers Portfolio 5477 :... Before & after: trolley depot renovation. It’s always been my dream to live in a home with airy, open rooms and lots of exposed bricks, so when this renovation project from Amy came across my desk, I was instantly smitten. Located in Atlanta, this building is about 100 years old and originally served as a trolley depot.
Thankfully, Amy and her husband did a wonderful job preserving many of the original details while adding some modern touches that complement the overall aesthetic beautifully. Wonderful job, Amy! — Kate Have a Before & After you’d like to share? Shoot me an email with your images right here! Read more about Amy’s renovation after the jump! Time: 1 year Cost: $500k Basic Steps: The basic steps we took to achieve the look were to preserve the original space as much as possible and use the existing lines (like the arched windows) in other elements, like the niche, and the arched doorway — even the arch of the armoire. Sfgirlbybay / bohemian modern style from a san francisco girl. Stalking a suburban&tardis.