I think that our readers in Eichler homes and other mid-century modern homes will like this bedroom. This design is from 1954. The slate blue and orange color combination is stunning, and the “simplicity” of the design is so elegant and yet, comfortable.
Notice all the Asian touches…there’s a mid-century modern horse…George Nelson bubble lamps…and even a monsterosa deliciosa.This room also shows how judicious use of paint can make for an interesting design — by that I mean, notice where they use the blue, then the white, then the blue again, to accentuate the different wall spaces.
And, look closely, and you will see the bed is actually set against a panel wall. Like: There’s a desk — and a bar! — on the other side of that wall!
This is another in my treasured collection of vintage Armstrong flooring ads from Batten, Barton, Durstine & Osborn, Inc. advertising comps.
If you just can’t get ENOUGH this blog, you will love our anointed “bibles” — compilations of Armstrong ads from the 50s and 60s. See ’em the link below, or they are always there in my Pamazon store of favorite books:
And, here’s the ad text from today’s bedroom, for those studying for their Retro Renovation Ph.D’s along with me:
Judith Hall says
I covet this FABU turquoise with orange accent bedroom!!!! Oh would I love to have this for our bedroom, which still remains the smallish square, off white walled room that is original to our 60 yr old raised ranch.
Mandi H. says
Bedroom of my dreams!!!
madsarah says
I cannot say how much I love this room. The colors, design, everything. I love the cute Asian-inspired yarn holder, too!
I agree about Benjamin Moore having a color like this. I just did my living room in something called Van Deusen Blue that is a little darker, but similarly dull. There were a lot of others like it in their line.
pam kueber says
Hi Troy. For the new bedroom? 🙂 I would think BM could do this color…have you looked at their Historic palette? Those tend to be grayed out….
troysf says
I’ve been seeing that orange and muted turquoise color combo in a lot of vintage interior photos. Nice! The orange is easy to source, but I’ve been doing the paint swatch tango in an attempt to find that turquoise – all the colors I’m finding tend to be too bright and saturated. Has anyone had any luck finding this color (preferably in Benjamin Moore)???
Fiona - Notorious Kitsch says
I love this bedroom, and I’ve always loved my Inspiring Interiors from the 50s book, I drool over the interiors and dream one day I’ll be able to make one of them come true!!
Mick says
It always seems like in the 50’s people think of either Early American, Asian, or Midcentury modern as Hokey… Iv always adored the movie “Auntie Mame” With Jane Russell in it, and the cunning way she makes fun of the “Upson’s” family home, where they have gone Early American Crazy! IM more of a fan of the “mid-century-dominated by Eams & H.G. Miller” type… Every time I go to an estate sale I think “Wow that was someones wedding present, or I bet they saved up a years salary for that davenport…” and that Just makes me love the peices More! I have totally got off Track and can nolonger remember where i was going with this!!!!
Once Again, Great post Pam!
Richard @ The Bewildered Brit says
What a beautiful and timeless Modernist design! I love the soothing blues and white. And the orange-red accents give it some extra life but without taking away from the relaxation.
Oh and I love the false wall!
Terri H-D says
Finally … REAL inspiration for my own bedroom!
Jeanne says
Speaking of Asian touches…I was just watching “The Man in the Grey Flannel Suit” this morning (made in 1955) and the wealthy boss’s wife’s home (they are separated) is filled with Asian influences. I wonder if it was “high style” back then to use Asian.
ps: it’s a great movie to check out for mid-century style and design.