Things I Love – #10

July 3, 2019 /

All of these items are in our Chicago high-rise apartment, which I chose to furnish in a Mid-Century modern style. This is a very different style from the more traditional furniture in our 100+ year old house in Saint Paul, but I really love it. Since I was setting up this apartment quickly, you’ll see a majority of the furniture is from West Elm. Our company works with West Elm on the commercial furniture side so I was familiar and comfortable with the quality of their furniture. (Click on the photos below for more information.)

Overstock Safavieh Hudson Diamond Trellis Shag Rug

I have several Safavieh shag rugs in our Saint Paul home. I love the feel and quality… and the price! This 9′ x 12′ neutral rug helped to define the living room space and really pulls the room together. (Don’t forget a quality rug pad will make even the most inexpensive rug feel luxurious.)

West Elm Urban Sofa in distressed velvet ink blue

This is the first time I’ve selected a couch with color, but the ink blue really comes off as a neutral in the space without being boring. The back of the couch is low so it doesn’t block the view and if you remove the two back cushions, it’s wide enough for a make-shift guest bed.

West Elm Lucas Leather Swivel Chair in saddle

The Lucas is a classic chair. After I ordered these chairs I noticed them everywhere, including the shared game room space at our Chicago apartment building and in several building lobbies. You can order it with stationary legs, but we love the swivel because we can easily swing around to view the Chicago skyline.

West Elm Mid-Century Pop-Up Storage Coffee Table in walnut

This is a beautiful table with both wood and marble. It’s also practical because a portion of the table lifts up for hidden storage and for working on a laptop while sitting on the couch. (see below)

West Elm Mid-Century Tripod Floor Lamp

A simple modern lamp that adds light but doesn’t distract from the rest of the room.

West Elm Retro Tripod Nesting Tables

Two great tables that I actually separated in the living room. They’re just the perfect size for a beverage and appetizer plate.

West Elm Mid-Century Buffet, Acorn

Our TV is mounted over this storage piece. It’s perfect for storing miscellaneous items like our laptops, extra blankets and paperwork.

Our Chicago living room. Modern Hanging Mirror from West Elm, Roman Numeral Wall Clock from Etsy, pillows from West Elm and Restoration Hardware.
Our Chicago kitchen. Due to limited space, we chose to have counter seating and not a dining room table. The four Jones counter height stools in Blue Antique Stripe are from Pottery Barn. The sign is custom from Smallwood Home.
The morning view from the Lucas chairs.
The night time view.

What do you think of the Chicago apartment? Would you like to see the bedrooms? Comment below.

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