Karpen Furniture had some nice rooms illustrated in magazines like House Beautiful and American Home during the 1920s. The company tended to specialize in traditional furnishings which the majority of home owners wanted. This room leans toward the 18th C. Colonial style. (I'm building a collection of 20th C. American residential images and articles at Antique Home & Style.)
According to this article from Ladies' Home Journal magazine in April 1912, "the first requirement of a living room is to give a feeling of cheerfulness and hospitality." I certainly love the glass doors that open to the fresh air and the the whole room seems to me to look much lighter than typical rooms of the day. This article also featured ideas for the bedroom and dining room, so in the next few entries I'll be continuing with those.
We explore 10+ of the best Modern Victorian living room ideas that will deliver instant design appeal. Prepare to be inspired!
Even though everything in our house still feels very much like a work in progress, here's a peek at the progress we have made in our living & dining rooms.
Discover 18 stunning sofa table decorating ideas to elevate your living room, from minimalist chic to vintage glamour. Get ready to transform your space! 🏡✨
In a 1920s Craftsman house in Berkeley overlooking the San Francisco Bay, the American designer Heidi Caillier has drawn on an eclectic European sensibility
In this craftsman bungalow, Anne McDonald used the home's original dark-stained red oak trim and millwork as the inspiration for a moody palette.
Because they were relatively quick and easy to construct, bungalow-style homes were all the rage in the 1920s, and homeowner Jessica Small’s (@fromgrittopearl) 1920s home is no exception. Its Craftsman details, such as the unique windows, thick wooden trim, beadboard ceilings, and original hardwood flooring, sold her on the home the minute she walked in, but they needed some major restoration work.
In this craftsman bungalow, Anne McDonald used the home's original dark-stained red oak trim and millwork as the inspiration for a moody palette.
Oak Road, Scarborough, 1920s, frozen in time. I love the William Morris wallpaper, I'd have that now. Not too sure which house this is, 13 or 8, the trellis outside the window should give a clue but it doesn't yet.
Because they were relatively quick and easy to construct, bungalow-style homes were all the rage in the 1920s, and homeowner Jessica Small’s (@fromgrittopearl) 1920s home is no exception. Its Craftsman details, such as the unique windows, thick wooden trim, beadboard ceilings, and original hardwood flooring, sold her on the home the minute she walked in, but they needed some major restoration work.
Otto Martin, who has always been inspired by the atmospheric interiors of historic houses, has filled his home with a lifetime's worth of antiques and art
In this craftsman bungalow, Anne McDonald used the home's original dark-stained red oak trim and millwork as the inspiration for a moody palette.
I bought a house built in the 1920's. Slowly, room by room it's getting finished. Take a peek at my blue themed living room!
This living room was illustrated in a Ladies Home Journal during the period of Armstrong's association with Frank Alvah Parsons or more likely his atelier, the students of which may have produced these pieces. Notice the portière draperies between the dining and living rooms that would have kept the heat from the fireplace in the living room where shivering humans could enjoy it. It's easy to imagine this as the living room of the 1922 Lewis Piping Rock house plan.
Part two of our 10 Decades of Color and Design series. Colors in the second decade 20th century, the 1910s, were taken from nature.
Nymphs Lamp Gallery
If you’ve kept an eye on home design trends over the past few years, you’ll know that everything from 1980s-era squiggles to retro 1960s patterns have re-entered the style rotation — oftentimes paired together, no less. The term “decade dabblers” has officially entered the 21st century interior lexicon, too, as renters and homeowners harness decorating with blasts from multiple decades past.
Step into the world of dark green living rooms, where sophistication meets modern luxury. This rich, vibrant hue brings a touch of opulence and serenity to any space, making it a popular choice for those seeking to create an ambiance of refined elegance. Our journey through various design inspirations will showcase how dark green can ... Read more
This apartment is packed with historic details — including the original ice box.
Invented in 1860, linoleum flooring was already very popular by the early 1920s, when these full-color (thus, very expensive) advertisements ran in four
I wasn't planning to make this week "illustration week" on my blog, but I guess it's turned out that way. Illustration is still, I believe, ...
In this craftsman bungalow, Anne McDonald used the home's original dark-stained red oak trim and millwork as the inspiration for a moody palette.
In this blog post, we will check out 24 Victorian Dark Green living room examples, and guide you through the art of styling a dark green Victorian living room to bring the past into the present with grace and style.
Gorgous bookshelves, vintage furnishings and English Tudor Architecture in a warm Los Angeles home
We're exploring the "happy moody" design style with this stunning vintage home restoration. Lots of tips for nailing the style as well as lots of good inspo
How Los Angeles-based design firm Nickey Kehoe modernized this stylistically eccentric home
Published in HOUSE & GARDEN'S COMPLETE GUIDE TO INTERIOR DECORATION, 1947.
If you spot this, back away immediately.
Whether you’re decorating a modern flat or an old cottage, we’ve got furniture, lighting and colour inspiration – and stylish ideas from some of the world's best interior designers
In this craftsman bungalow, Anne McDonald used the home's original dark-stained red oak trim and millwork as the inspiration for a moody palette.
Karpen Furniture had some nice rooms illustrated in magazines like House Beautiful and American Home during the 1920s. The company tended to specialize in traditional furnishings which the majority of home owners wanted. This room leans toward the 18th C. Colonial style. (I'm building a collection of 20th C. American residential images and articles at Antique Home & Style.)
