House Full of Midcentury-Modern Influences

This home is full of vintage character ranging from the antique cameras on the bookshelf to the statement pictures in the living room to the midcentury-modern furniture found throughout. Designer Jenny Norris wasn't afraid to experiment and was rewarded with a house with its own unique transitional style that seems to get better with each room.

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July 24, 2015

By: Patricia Sanchez Lee

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Library With Midcentury-Modern Influences

An Eames chair and a low-slung chaise cozy up to the built-in bookcase in this transitional library. Layered rugs and a chevron pouf soften the floor for extra reading room, while a ladder helps you grab those hard-to-reach books.

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Woodsy Wallpaper

Designer Jenny Norris made a statement in the library with woodsy black-and-white wallpaper. A midcentury-modern chaise is layered with Southwestern pillows and a flokati throw for an invitingly soft spot.

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Color-Blocked Bookshelf

Designer Jenny Norris created visual interest on the bookshelf by grouping similarly colored books together. Old-school cameras and binoculars add a vintage boyishness to the mix.

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Trendsetting: Moroccan Rug & Fiddle Leaf Fig

A colorful Moroccan rug anchors the living room, while a charcoal sectional offers plenty of seating. A fiddle leaf fig tree adds height to the room along with the arched modern floor lamp.

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Table-Toppers

A coffee table isn't complete without reading material and beautiful coasters — extra style points if they match your rug.

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A Mix of Modern & Midcentury

A blend of modern and midcentury pieces add vintage character to the living room.

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Brick Floor in Transitional Foyer

The brick floor lends a hearty quality to the home's foyer. A peacock-blue wall is the backdrop for a low-slung bench and a collection of framed prints.

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Transitional Hallway With Brick Floor

A hammered globe pendant is suspended from the ceiling in the brick-floored hallway.

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Dining Room With Midcentury Details

Wood paneling adds a vintage touch to the midcentury-modern-inspired dining room along with the upholstered dining chairs and sunburst chandelier. The malachite art adds a refreshing pop of color.

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Breakfast Bar for Two

In the kitchen, an elevated countertop and two saddle stools form a small breakfast bar.

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Breakfast Nook With Tulip Table & Copper Pendants

This breakfast nook is complete with a modern tulip table and matching chairs. A set of copper pendants works the space.

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Midcentury-Modern-Inspired Bedroom With Rugged Simplicity

The pared-down bedroom emphasizes artwork and high-quality midcentury-modern furnishings. An upholstered platform bed resides below art prints and a pair of adjustable sconces.

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Southwestern Vibes

Off-white walls make it easy to transform the mood of the space with accessories and decor. Here, a two-toned dresser, simple floor lamp and woven rug play into the simple Southwestern aesthetic of this bedroom.

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Soft & Sleek Neutrals

Layered texture is the key to this living room. A plush sofa, fringed area rug and marble table are mixed for gentle contrast. Even the grass-cloth wallpaper has a discernible texture to it.

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Boxy Midcentury-Modern Armchairs

A pair of teal armchairs ups the retro style in this living room. The chairs' tapered wooden legs are a telltale sign of midcentury-modern design.

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Metallic Sunburst Mirror

A striking sunburst mirror adds visual interest behind the bar, adding a little midcentury-modern panache to cocktail hour.

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Midcentury-Modern Console

The sleek midcentury-modern console brings out the rugged texture of the gray area rug.

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Photo By: Jenny Norris

Jenny Norris

House Full of Midcentury-Modern Influences

Related To:

Library With Midcentury-Modern Influences

Woodsy Wallpaper

Color-Blocked Bookshelf

Trendsetting: Moroccan Rug & Fiddle Leaf Fig

Table-Toppers

A Mix of Modern & Midcentury

Brick Floor in Transitional Foyer

Transitional Hallway With Brick Floor

Dining Room With Midcentury Details

Breakfast Bar for Two

Breakfast Nook With Tulip Table & Copper Pendants

Midcentury-Modern-Inspired Bedroom With Rugged Simplicity

Southwestern Vibes

Soft & Sleek Neutrals

Boxy Midcentury-Modern Armchairs

Metallic Sunburst Mirror

Midcentury-Modern Console

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