Home Reveal | The Mixed Mod Project

We mixed modern elements with traditional pieces to bring our clientโ€™s transitional dream to life. See how in our latest home reveal: The Mixed Mod Project.

Home Reveal | The Mixed Mod Project

The perfect mix of traditional & modern: a mid-century modern home in the midwest gets an updated living room design by Scout & Nimble.

Home Reveal | The Mixed Mod Project

One of our favorite aspects of design is just how fluid it can be. Thatโ€™s why we are so excited to share our latest project with you! This mesmerizing mid-century modern home in the Midwest features an open floor plan, exposed brick, and plenty of dreamy natural light. The great bones of this home made for the perfect canvas to design in.

BEFORE

Home Reveal | The Mixed Mod Project
Home Reveal | The Mixed Mod Project

Our clients had two requests when we began: a tufted leather sofa and to feature the vivid print by acclaimed photographer Slim Aarons. With this in mind, we created a living space that mixed our favorite parts of traditional and modern styles. As for the tufted leather sofa, we decided on the Chester Stationary Sofa in Malawi Tonga.

Home Reveal | The Mixed Mod Project

SHOP THE LOOK

Home Reveal | The Mixed Mod Project

The contrast of this rich, dark sofa against the light brick wall draws the eye in and up to the vibrant photograph. It might not be in the center of the room, like the Theodore Coffee Table, but it certainly is the center of attention in this awesome space.

The Chester Sofa in Malawi Tonga features a sophisticated silhouette with tufted leather and classic nailhead detailing.

The Chester Sofa in Malawi Tonga features a sophisticated silhouette with tufted leather and classic nailhead detailing.

Poolside Glamour print by Slim Aarons. We reserved using saturated color in the rest of the space to really let this piece shine above the leather Chester Sofa.

Poolside Glamour print by Slim Aarons. We reserved using saturated color in the rest of the space to really let this piece shine above the leather Chester Sofa.

The living room opens directly onto the kitchen and to distinguish the two spaces in this open concept home, we used the Lefka Mist Rug, similar to the Anastasia Light Blue & Ivory. The perfect compliment to the light and airy rug is the Transitional 3-Seat Sofa.

Upholstered in Crypton Fabric, this sofa is prepared to handle any spill. Itโ€™s comfortable, functional, and frames the space perfectly.

The Transitional 3-Seat Sofa features modern lines and Crypton upholstery โ€” itโ€™s no wonder itโ€™s one of our favorite sofas to bring it into a space. See how we used the sofa in our Lakeview project.

The Transitional 3-Seat Sofa features modern lines and Crypton upholstery โ€” itโ€™s no wonder itโ€™s one of our favorite sofas to bring it into a space. See how we used the sofa in our Lakeview project.

Our clientโ€™s have such a versatile style, it was important that we brought that through in this living room. One way we did this was by using 3 different styles for seating.

Our clientโ€™s have such a versatile style, it was important that we brought that through in this living room. One way we did this was by using 3 different styles for seating.

From a traditional tufted leather sofa, to the clean-lined transitional sofa in Crypton, this living room goes to show that it pays to think outside the box when it comes to planning seating. Donโ€™t be afraid to mix and match!

SHOP THE LOOK

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Home Reveal | The Mixed Mod Project

When it comes to seating, the more the merrier for this living space!

Home Reveal | The Mixed Mod Project
Home Reveal | The Mixed Mod Project
Home Reveal | The Mixed Mod Project
Home Reveal | The Mixed Mod Project

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To make the space truly theirs, we took advantage of our clientโ€™s impressive book collection. We scattered the volumes throughout the space and paired them with vases and some of our favorite Bone Styling Beads. Itโ€™s these little personal details that make a house a home.

At the rooms center, clean lines & geometric shapes from the Theodore Coffee Table balance the natural textures from the porous vase and bone styling beads. The mixing of these modern and natural elements bring bring a sophisticated eclecticism into the space.

At the rooms center, clean lines & geometric shapes from the Theodore Coffee Table balance the natural textures from the porous vase and bone styling beads. The mixing of these modern and natural elements bring bring a sophisticated eclecticism into the space.

This handcrafted vase is our go-to for a statement centerpiece that draws your attention element in any room. The organic shaped ceramic vase with a pierced silhouette in a rustic, textured white glaze is available as small or large.

This handcrafted vase is our go-to for a statement centerpiece that draws your attention element in any room. The organic shaped ceramic vase with a pierced silhouette in a rustic, textured white glaze is available as small or large.

This cool, mid-century modern space was transformed into a welcoming, comfortable, mixed-modern living room and we know our clients and their guests will be able to kick back and relax in this space for years to come.

Whatโ€™s your favorite element weโ€™ve brought into this space? Comment below to let us know!


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