Design Notebook: Mid-Century Modern Beachside

22 Jun

… and poolside too.  Because it’s summer.  And summer in NYC means wishing for a pool or a beach where I can cool off because it’s already too hot!  On that note, here are some of my favorite mid-century modern pieces poolside or beach side.  Let’s all pretend to be in a better place…

A set of white Bertoia Diamond Side Chairs and a table are simple and a little bit retro at this Hollywood bungalow.

via living etc.

Here’s a pair of BKF Chairs, aka Butterfly Chair, on a beachside patio.   Perfect. Serene.  And probably cool…

via life of an architect

Frederick Stelle‘s renovation of his Long Island home includes a set of Richard Schultz’s 1966 Collection of patio furniture.  I am loving these lounge chairs and the infinity pool! Why am I not there drinking a mojito?

via north elevation

On a secluded beach in New Zealand is the Whangapoua Sled House built by Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects (say that 3x fast).  A pair of Finn Juhl lounge chairs looks out to the sandy beaches.   The hearth, cowhide rug, and Eames Walnut Stools give the space a rustic, cottage feel.

via 1st kind design, via crosson clarke carnachan architects

So besides looking at other people’s beach houses and luxurious pools, how are you going to keep from melting this summer?

4 Responses to “Design Notebook: Mid-Century Modern Beachside”

  1. kibster June 22, 2012 at 10:24 am #

    Such a great post to start off the weekend!

  2. Stacey June 22, 2012 at 11:56 am #

    Oh those butterfly chairs give me goosebumps just sitting there all cool and laid back! We just refinished some of our Hardoys this week and can’t wait to get new covers. Love that shot! Spend the summer? Apparently I will spend it drooling over pictures you post! That should keep me cool. Ha Ha!

  3. Brandy@midcenturymodernlove.com June 23, 2012 at 11:43 am #

    sigh. want to go there. all of them.

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  1. House Tour: Kuaotunu Beach House « Rex Kelly - June 29, 2012

    [...] architects, Crosson, Clarke and Carnacha.  I previously covered one of their homes in my post on Mid-Century Modern Beachside.  Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects has some truly amazing projects, and I would cover them all, [...]

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