Kingsland Mid Century Furniture & Styling

This 50's bungalow in Calgary's Southwest Community of Kingsland was ready for a refresh! Bungalows in Calgary are truly sought-after properties, and the homeowners loved where they lived, but needed it to feel more like home through thoughtful decision choices and practical everyday function. The homeowners felt unsure of where to start and where to source good quality furniture. Staying true to the age of the home, we brought in mid century modern furniture, decor, and an overall refresh.

mid century modern living room seen past the blue entry, with blue sectional, cream chairs, walnut shelving and brass accents

The bold entryway of this Calgary 50's bungalow renovation truly takes the lead in this project. From cramped and uninspiring, to bold blue paint, wood slat accents and brass accents, this space makes a statement while still truly being functional to this family.

Storage is always a challenge in older homes, so incorporating storage was a must. A functional upholstered storage bench helped keep items out of sight while providing a practical spot to sit down and get ready. The large brass arched mirror creates a bright open feel while always serving the purpose of getting ready. The original separation to the living room was a frosted glass wall. It made the entry feel cramped and dated. By removing it and adding a walnut slat wall feature, we provided a bit of separation while keeping the space feeling more open and bright. Lastly, a washable rug and new light fixture added easy warmth and comfortable function for the family when they arrive home.

By providing practical, functional choices, the space still feels welcoming and inviting, this creative family can enter their space feeling right at home!

dark blue color drenched entryway with walnut door trim, brass flush mount light and walnut storage bench, mid century modern

The entry to the home opens right into the bright living room. This is the family's main living space and had a few challenges they needed support with. They needed enough seating, somewhere to watch TV and play games, as well as storage that they could easily access and that wouldn't overtake the space. We accomplished all 3! With a custom accent wall for the TV, a comfy blue sectional and lots of mid century modern inspired storage, the space felt just right.

A large geometric area rug brings in all the blues, creams and rusts of the spaces. The cozy swivel chairs and marble nesting coffee tables add flexibility and function to the space. This client was not afraid of colour (and even asked for it!) so the main blue sectional adds a pop of colour while not overwhelming the space. It's balanced nicely with the neutral window treatments and colourful accessories. We styled the space with cozy layered textures and personal details that made the clients feel right at home.

cream, blue, brass and walnut mid century modern inspired living room with sectional, boucle chairs and nested marble coffee tables

Walnut and green are the statements in this dining room! Keeping the nice open concept living room in mind, the dining room had to play nicely and still feel like its own space. By bringing in a soft sage green paint, it still works well with the blue accents of the living room. The walnut table and chairs pull the warm woods from the living room into this cozy entertaining space.

The client wanted to keep a space for his whiskey collection, so we made sure to incorporate it thoughtfully without taking away from the rest of the space. It blends well while still being a feature he can be proud of. The warm tones of the abstract art, the soft linen drapery, and the brass geometric light fixture really bring home the mid century modern vibes we wanted.

The homeowners like to entertain and a smaller home comes with smaller spaces. We found a nice table that gave them enough room to seat some guests without overwhelming the space or feeling too big for everyday use. The green upholstered dining chairs play nicely with the colours of the space and offer a durable fabric choice for easy cleaning.

sage green dining room with walnut dining table, green upholstered chairs, abstract art and corner whiskey shelf, mid century modern

The family bathroom needed a small facelift! The homeowners loved the charm of the furniture-style vanity, but didn't feel it fit in with everything else. The glass top of the vanity was hard to keep clean and the space needed to feel more finished. We painted the space a soft blue to bring in the coastal vibes they wanted as well as a dark blue to play off the living spaces.

By painting out the existing vanity and changing the top, they were able to keep the piece they loved while staying true to the mid century feel and family function they were after. As this is the only upstairs bathroom, it needed to function well and feel welcoming for guests. The bold geometric rug, floral shower curtain and organic art offer a complementary styling that makes the space fun and inviting.

family bathroom with bold florals and geometric bath mat, dark blue vanity with quartz top and brass accents

A primary bedroom makeover is always a great priority. A primary bedroom should feel like an oasis and relaxing retreat after a long day. The clients loved the natural light and feel of the space, but wanted it to feel more complete. By adding a green feature accent wall that carries up onto the ceiling, we grounded the space while carrying through the same colours of the home. The existing blue headboard was perfect to tie in with the other spaces and the mid century modern feel they were after.

By creating a walnut wood slat wall, it feels natural while adding some texture and warmth to the space. Being a creative family, the custom ledge on the accent wall was a great way to feature kid's art, family photos and other treasures. Their existing nightstands worked well and offered storage space they needed. A soft flush mount light fixture and textured rug finished off the room, tying into the new layered bedding inspired by the nature and soft coastal touches they hoped to incorporate.

coastal mid century modern primary bedroom with dark green paint, walnut slat headboard wall and navy blue velvet headboard

Multi-purpose rooms can be very challenging. Homeowners struggle with how to use the space efficiently while still making room for each activity. The clients needed just that in their basement bedroom. While both being entrepreneurs, they needed a home office space that could serve as a guest room when they have company. We did just that!

By using a blue accent colour and custom wood slat feature, we created a space for him to have a home office that felt like his own, allowed him to work efficiently and not feel as though he was just shoved in the corner. This created a division in the space without putting up a wall or barrier. It still allowed him to showcase his work/have a nice backdrop for video calls. All this while still having a coastal mid century modern inspired guest space. The cozy new bedding, beautiful Canadian Rockies inspired art and walnut wood accents really creates a lovely home away from home. True to this 50's Calgary bungalow, storage was lacking, so we added a cozy upholstered storage bench and beautiful walnut shelving to accent the space.

blue, cream and walnut guest room and home office, dark blue walls with walnut desk and shelf, bed and cream storage bench
mid century modern living room with navy accent wall, walnut slat divider, arched mirror and cream swivel chairswalnut storage bench and arched brass mirror against a dark blue color drenched entryway wall, mid century modernstyled marble and brass coffee table with candle and greenery in front of a blue sofa, walnut shelving, mid century modern living roomcustom blue TV accent wall with walnut slat feature and cream media console, mid century modern living roomwalnut dining table with green upholstered chairs under a brass and glass pendant, sage green dining room with walnut and brass accentsdark blue vanity with brass hardware and quartz top beside a bold floral shower curtain, gold framed mirror and botanical artsunlit mid century modern living room with blue sectional, walnut side table, brass arc lamp and a navy wall with walnut slatswalnut nightstand and ceramic lamp against walnut slat headboard wall with layered framed art on a ledge, dark green wallguest bed with blue and cream bedding, round walnut nightstands and mountain art, beside walnut shelving against dark blue wallhome office nook with walnut desk and bookshelf, custom wood slat wall onto ceiling feature, blue guest room, mid century modern

Before

before: cramped entryway with dark front door and black runner beside a grey sectionalbefore: living room with grey sectional, pink armchair and black TV console under a textured ceilingbefore: kitchen peninsula with white bar stools next to a dining room with grey chairs and a world map
before: family bathroom with beige medallion shower curtain, dark vanity and grey towelsbefore: primary bedroom with navy headboard, grey patterned bedding and a white capiz chandelierbefore: basement bedroom with desk in the corner and a gallery wall of framed prints

Ready to see your project come to life?

If you're ready for a big transformation to your space, lets chat!

Book a Discovery Call
Contact MMID