No windows. Could you deal? We’re in awe of blogger Melissa Esplin from I Still Love You who calls this wood-paneled basement bedroom home. Luckily, she had the good sense and talent (and yes, handy husband) to make the room over. After a trip to the thrift store and some serious painting, she made the space basically […]
What do you think of when you hear the word ‘porch?’ Wicker? Boston ferns? Porch swings? All are perfectly appropriate for such an environment, but what if the porch-owner has a modern aesthetic? Those traditional porch staples might not
It’s here – the finish line! After an intense weekend and sharing our process step by step we are so excited to debut the finished product! From repainting to molding installation to new doors and bedding… you name it we updated it! After two days {and nights!} of work, and just a few (dozen!) trips to Lowes we have created […]
It’s Modernism month on Curbly, and we’re exploring what it means to talk about modern design for the home. This week, we’re offering a really cool booklet of twenty-four iconic modern design silhouettes, along with the vector files we used to make them! We chose all our favorite designs by Eames, Nelson, Saarinen, and the best of […]
Don’t have the cash to gut that iffy bathroom? Breathing new life into your bathroom doesn’t require breaking the bank. Budget-friendly makeovers can focus on sprucing up what you already have. A fresh coat of paint on the walls or vanity can work wonders, and there are even special epoxy paints that can give tile […]
Two birds, one stone?  Puh-lease!  You can’t throw a rock at Mid-Century Modern without hitting at least three Eames pieces.  Maybe more if you’re really good.  While their furniture designs are beyond iconic, Ray Eames’ textile designs are relatively less-so.  Relatively being the operative word.  While throwing down on a bold Eames Dot fabric for a home decor project […]
As Chris mentioned a few weeks ago, mason jars have exploded (again?) onto the craft and DIY scenes. Â You can’t look anywhere without seeing some crazy new use for them! Â As it stands, we’re embracing the trend here at Curbly. Â To make things easy on you, here are 15 mason jar projects all in one […]
A few years ago, I went to a party held in the home of a former Minneapolis Institute of Arts dean. We guests gathered in his studio for the night’s merriment. I’m always thrilled when entering such spaces as they invariably provide a creative jolt. In this instance, however, I wasn’t only inspired by the […]
If I were a pet owner…buddy, my guys would be living in style. Mod dog houses, pet beds, Eames dot collars, you name it. After all, they’d have to go in my house, which doesn’t contain a lick of traditional nor country. But, I’m not a pet owner. I have quite strong allergies to most […]
I sometimes feel like my bedroom gets the most makeovers in our entire house, and it usually starts with a new headboard. But don’t let that old one go curbside; it has another calling in life. Â
Oftentimes brown gets a bad rap among today’s interior design fans. For some, it will always be the color of dirt, and dirt = drab. For others, it might remind them of the brown coupled with gold so popular in the 1970’s. However, for others it is the color of chocolate. I’m guessing
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Need some ideas for setting your table for the upcoming holiday? Check these babies out. (Note: There will be a quiz at the end.) Loving the way the table runners are used in
If you’re in need of some big art, you probably also have a big boring wall. Consider yourself lucky, because this decor problem really is a great opportunity to get your arteest on. Check out these creations, all of which could be reinterpreted to go onto thrifty MDF or even directly on the wall. BTW: […]
I don’t know what it’s like where you live, but the weather here has been utterly schizophrenic lately. Â Take yesterday for example: highs in the 60s during the middle of the day, then snow by 8pm! Â Madness. Â To make it through Winter’s last desperate attempts to bring me down, I’m focusing my thoughts on all […]
Planters are not the first things we think of when we’re decorating a room. However, the wrong container for that ficus can blow the look we strove so hard to complete. Here’s a loverly selection of stylish and DIYable planters that would be at home in an modern or MCM environment. First up is the […]
It is no secret that the “ranch” was the go-to architectural style of the 1950’s. Check out how this family decided to update their Ranch home for an eclectic, modern feel. Â
Like many people living in the ‘burbs, our kitchen counters boast that favorite of builder-grade materials: laminate. Â We desperately want to replace them with something more in line with our style (and budget) and have tossed around the idea of DIY concrete counters or going the IKEA butcher block route. Â But then I saw this: […]
Need the perfect knob for that MCM dresser/cabinet makeover? Check these out. Some are reproductions, but two are originals. Can you guess which two? For links to each knob, its
This is a totally brilliant idea brought to us by the folks at Hindsvik. Check it out: no matter what type of flooring you have (unflattering vinyl, ceramic, wood or any kind of hard flooring), you can get the chic “concrete look” with a simple coat of paint and the right DIY technique.
I’m sure many a home renovation has consisted of ripping down ceiling medallions (or glittery popcorn ceilings), but if you’re game for adding a bit of architectural flair with a Mid-Century Modern twist to your home, you MUST check out this DIY project! Â My blogger buddy (and all-around awesome person) Adrienne Breaux posted about […]
