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Blue, Midcentury Modern-Inspired Apartment

February 17, 2017

From: Joe Human

In this New York City apartment, blue accent walls become a soothing backdrop for midcentury modern furniture and graphic patterns. White trim and accents throughout ensure that the space feels light and sophisticated.

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Blue Midcentury Living Room

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Midcentury-Style Living Room

A wash of blue and simple, elegant midcentury furniture make this living room sophisticated yet comfortable. Along the back wall, an open shelving unit in white provides lots of storage while keeping the mood airy and light.

Blue Midcentury Armchair

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Blue Midcentury Modern Armchair

The texture of this midcentury modern armchair gives it depth and visual interest, as does the graphic-print curtain just behind it. Neutral tones in the curtain and rug soften the look.

Gray Transitional Living Room

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Gray Sectional

Matching darker hued walls with lighter-colored furniture keeps the room's overall mood feeling soft and soothing. A plush gray sectional ensures plenty of space for lounging.

Living Room With Wood Floor Lamp

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Midcentury Floor Lamp

In a smaller room like this living room, a slim, unadorned floor lamp adds vertical height and draws the eye up. Meanwhile, a mix of pillows provides ample texture.

Table and Blue Sofa

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Dining Table and Blue Sofa

A round dining table is a friendly space to gather for a meal or seat extra guests when entertaining. The crisp white of the bookshelf pops off the gray-blue wall.

Wood Cabinet and Chair

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Wood Cabinet and Photo

The ridges on this wood cabinet elevate the style of the neutral tableau by adding texture and dimension. A white photograph and chair are natural complements, tying the look together.

Desk and Yellow Lamp

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Blue Desk and Yellow Lamp

Even a narrow bit of wall can be turned into a perfectly useable, fun work space with the addition of a colorful lamp and desk. When not in use, the space can double as a spot for keys and mail.

Nightstand and Gallery Wall

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Nightstand With Gallery Wall

In this bedroom, the otherwise narrow space above the nightstand is brilliantly turned into a gallery wall with an assortment of prints and photos in different sizes. The unadorned table lamp is an inspired pairing with the gold plates.

Dresser and Red Statue

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Dresser and Red Statue

Bright red accents bring cheeky personality and a pop of energy to this room, while the dark wood dresser provides storage for clothes.

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