Reader's home - Beth's mid-century transformation

It's so much fun to see what a little paint, blood sweat and tears can do to a home that desperately needs an update. Beth sent us some before and after photos of her home that she's been slaving over for the past year and I am in awe of the transformation. It is now much more modern slathered in white paint, and the kitchen renovation is a ridiculously effective update for not much cash. She's clearly a fan of mid-century modern design so that's a bonus in my book. Here are a few before photos to get you started. 

Hold on to your hats folks! Here's what Beth's home looks like now...

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Beanies?

Cute and quirky or just a little OTT? Perhaps a bit of both. Beanies for Panton S chairs or are they woolly jumpers? For when your sleek, clean lined midcentury chairs feel the cold in winter. Part of a fun retail installation by Nicole Hollis.

SIMO Design

Ho ho ho! It's almost time for reindeer and a jolly fat man. I wouldn't be unhappy if I found anything refurbed by architect/designers Sam Gnatovich and Alexi Rennalls of SIMO Design in my stocking. (OK hard to fit a California Bungalow or a midcentury modern house in a stocking but you know what I mean ;) I love that even while modernising these homes they have retained the original. It's a young, vibrant take on the family home.

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Robert Stilin

Classically modern interiors that combine vintage furniture, amazing art, custom upholstery and clean lined architectural details. Welcome to the work of East Hampton based interior designer Robert Stilin. No "Hamptons" formulaic spaces here though. Modern with a sophisticated vintage riff, multilayered and textured, casually elegant, warm and masculine.

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A design CURE

An eclectic mix with a mid century riff. Neutral background with texture and colour adding layers of interest. Classic with a modern edge. Sophisticated yet fresh. Young yet retro. A home that is functional and beautiful. Isn't that what we all want? Cool interiors by St Louis, Missouri based CURE Design Group.

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