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Contemporary North Carolina home house tour
The 1960s framed sofa is by James Mont; Supatra does a similar style. Buy hide cushions from Ligne Roset.

Contemporary North Carolina home house tour

Contemporary North Carolina home house tour
The original 1960s front doors with coloured glass inserts are a striking feature in the hallway.
The 1940s console table is by Tommi Parzinger and the vintage glass lamps are by Jacques Adnet.

Contemporary North Carolina home house tour
The dining room completely sums up the style of this contemporary home unique furniture sourced at antique shops, with more traditional, feminine touches like the wallpaper and silverware.
The hand-painted wallpaper is by de Gournay. The table and sideboard are vintage Jean Prouve.

Contemporary North Carolina home house tour
The kitchen cleverly echoes the homes 1960s origins, with an added shot of 21st century cool especially the gleaming marble work surface and ceiling-high splashback.

Contemporary North Carolina home house tour
For all their love of modernism, the owners haven't forsaken the Southern custom of monogramming bedlinen. But a playful mix of bold patterned accessories lifts this traditional look to new levels.

Contemporary North Carolina home house tour
The huge bedroom windows would make their dream fabric silk too pricey, so they've opted for chic linen drapes instead... or until they win the lottery!

Contemporary North Carolina home house tour
The dressing room is located just off the master bedroom. The couple wanted to put doors on all the cupboards to create a sleek look, but they chose not to in the end, favouring to see all their clothes at once!
The wallpaper is from Osborne & Little, the set of drawers is Fifties George Nelson.

Contemporary North Carolina home house tour
Rather than go down the pink frilly route, they chose to create happy girl's bedroom space that mixes their love of good design and relaxed attitude.
The cot is by David Netto Design.
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