Warm, Modern & Minimal Inspiration for Interiors

Is it the restraint in terms of color palette and decoration that keeps it feeling modern? Maybe. Because vintage and antiques are definitely welcome in such a scheme. In fact, Warm, Modern & Minimal style often draws upon timeless design elements. Think Midcentury-modern sensibilities, a relaxed sophistication, and organic livable luxe. As a fan of modern French and lightened up European country inspired interiors, I love a modern eclectic look even when it’s not the style I adopt at home. Neutral color palettes, tone on tone, and classic black and white schemes can be interpreted uniquely across a number of design styles as you’ll see.

Hello Lovely European country bedroom with Stikwood shiplap (Hamptons), Montara pillow on bed (Amber Lewis x Loloi) and Belgian linen chair. #europeancountry #romanticbedrooms
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Warm, Modern & Minimal Decorating Resources

Learn the Look: Athena Calderone

Athena Calderone bedroom furniture designed by Athena Calderone for Crate & Barrel.

If you’re after a modern European-inspired chic style a la Athena Calderone, you’ll want to peek inside Crate and Barrel.

Athena Calderone bedroom furniture designed by Athena Calderone for Crate & Barrel.
Warm, Modern & Minimal Style…in case you love neutrals and organic cozy vibes.

What do you think about the Revival Headboard she designed? After her followers went gaga for art pieces she curated for her own home, Athena designed a collection of reproductions exclusive to C&B. One example is her Solace Art Print by Aliyah Sadaf:

And if you loves curves and maybe want to pretend it’s the 1980s again, these curve-lovely pieces in the living room may appeal:

Athena Calderone designed living room furniture for Crate & Barrel.
Clean Modernist Aesthetic With Neutrals

Tour Athena Calderone’s Modern Euro Home

Plenty of serenity and chic inside the Eyeswoon creative’s beautiful home:

Accessories designed by Calderone for Crate & Barrel are also breathtaking:

Unica round dining table by Athena Calderone for Crate & Barrel.
Unica round dining table, Crate & Barrel

The dining table above is topped with travertine marble.

Solace art print in living room by Athena Calderone for Crate and Barrel.
Solace Art Print above fireplace, Crate & Barrel

Are these warm colors appealing and feeling just right for autumn?

Athena Calderone designed living room furniture for Crate & Barrel.
Warm, Modern & Minimal With Neutrals

These centerpiece bowls are genius for any dining table or kitchen island!

Athena Calderone in dining room with furniture pieces she designed for Crate & Barrel.

Just imagine all of the different seasonal produce and possibilities!

Centerpiece bowls by Athena Calderone for Crate & Barrel.
Centerpiece Bowls, Crate & Barrel

Modernist Pieces from Athena Calderone

When I fell in love with these counter stools last year, they sold out before I could even consider them. If you need them in your life, I wouldn’t wait…

I find comfy counter stools in short supply and still plan to check them out in person. Here’s a console versatile enough to work in a range of different rooms.

It doesn’t scream “bar” or “cart” so it could be beautiful and functional anywhere.

Rodin black metal bar console by Athena Calderone for Crate & Barrel.
tap image for buying info for Rodin Bar Console, Crate & Barrel

Isn’t the neutral color story beautiful, calm, and natural?

Athena Calderone bedroom furniture designed by Athena Calderone for Crate & Barrel.

I love the tone of the light wood pieces. And maybe my favorite piece in the whole collection?

Unica round dining table by Athena Calderone for Crate & Barrel.
Unica Dining Table and Les Cretes Vase, Crate & Barrel

This amazing vase! How gorgeous for an entry!

Les Cretes White Textured Vase by Athena Calderone for Crate & Barrel.
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Neutrals & Natural at Home

A bonus room in our former home featured a mix of traditional and modern neutrals. The chaise is traditional, but the curves are reminiscent of modern too.

Neutral laminate floors, a mix of woven textures, and a sophisticated mural (Photowall) customized this finished basement space - Hello Lovely Studio. #wallpaper #mural #trees
Hello Lovely Studio – find the “Beauty Everywhere” tree mural HERE and the before/after HERE
Inspiring quote: THEY TRIED TO BURY US THEY DIDN'T KNOW WE WERE SEEDS. #quote #seeds #inspirational #hope

Leanne Ford Warm Modern Minimal Schemes

If you like the rustic side of luxe modern, you will love her style!

Leanne Ford designed vintage modern rustic kitchen painted Crisp Linen (BEHR). #leanneford #whitepaintcolors #behrcrisplinen

This bed designed by Leanne Ford could make a bold statement:

Canyon Arched Canopy Bed with Upholstered Headboard by Leanne Ford (Open Larger View)
Canyon Arched Canopy Bed, Crate & Barrel

Leanne Ford’s rooms look relaxed and non-contrived.

Leanne Ford designed kitchen with black and white and copper! #leanneford #kitchendesign #farmhousekitchen #blackandwhite
Leanne Ford/Photo: Alexandra Ribar
Black and white chic decor in this bedroom design by Leanne Ford. Undone, effortless, boho chic with retro glam and minimal modern appeal. #blackandwhtie #rusticdecor #bohochic #bedroom
Leanne Ford – Kitchen, Living Room, and Bathroom as well as Bedroom Photos with ideas for black and white decorating.

Here’s the thing. I couldn’t stop at inspiration for just interiors!

The Fox Group
Design/Photo: The Fox Group – Photos of Black and White Design Inspiration as well as Shopping and Decorating Resources.

Remember when no one dared to paint brick exteriors? My mama has excellent taste and was way ahead of her time…back in the 80s when I was in grad school, she painted their brick ranch a gentle greyed-white, and her Overland Park, KS neighbors lost their minds! Hahahahaha.

White painted brick beautiful home exterior by The Fox Group.
The Fox Group – Photos of Black and White Design Inspiration as well as Shopping and Decorating Resources.
Scripture from Psalm 16:1 "Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge." Print in black and white.
Scripture Print: Psalm 16:11 Art Print: FIND HERE…certainly a beautiful verse indeed.
Funny tweet humor quote on Hello Lovely Studio from the hilarious @simoncholland! #funnytweet #humorquotes #funnyquotes

Are you more of a black as an accent person?

Black and white classic living room with Myla slipcovered sofa from Lulu & Georgia. #slipcoveredsofa #livingroomfurniture #whitesofas
Myla Sofa, Lulu & Georgia

In Case You Love Luxe Modern Rustic

If a modern rustic look is your favorite design style, then neutrals with black and white work brilliantly.

Exquisite modern rustic living room by Michael del Piero with floating shelves, black pottery, and neutral furnishings. #mdpgooddesign #modernrustic #interiordesign
Design: Michael Del Piero

When you turn up the volume on texture, magic starts to happen. I mean, look at the shaggy pillow and the boucle you can sort of see on the wing chair in this room designed by MDP. This was years ago, and you can’t scroll anywhere at the moment without a barrage of boucle smacking you in the eyeballs.

Rustic yet refined bedroom design with vintage wood door in lieu of headboard. Design by Michael del Piero. #bedroomdesign #rusticdesign #timelessdesign #interiordesign #headboard
Michael del Piero – Interior Design Inspiration: Rooms With Black and White Decor as well as Photos of House Exteriors.

Oh, Michael, the nubby deliciousness and triumphant cobalt oval ooh la la of it all…

Bold saturated neutrals in a modern abstract painting in a living room designed by Michael Del Piero in Chicago.
Michael Del Piero

How would one ever find the strength to rise from a sherpa sofa so sumptuous!!!???

Inspiring quote from Anais Nin: You live out the confusions until they become clear. #quote #anaisnin #encouragement #inspiration
YOU LIVE OUT THE CONFUSIONS UNTIL THEY BECOME CLEAR. Anais Nin. Handlettering: Lisa Congdon.

In Case You Love Black and White

Black and white bathroom design with natural wood vanity and zellige tiles - design by Judith Balis. #blackandwhite #bathroomdesign #bathroomdecor
Design/Photo: @judith_balis

Do you like this table Leanne Ford designed (below) with its plaster-like appearance? There’s also a larger pedestal table version of Willy just right for entries or intimate dining.

Gia Print by Angela Allen for Leanne Ford (Open Larger View)
Gia Print (Crate & Barrel)
Inspiring quote by Walt Whitman. Keep your face always toward the sunshine and shadows will fall behind you. #waltwhitman #quote #sunshine #inspiring
KEEP YOUR FACE ALWAYS TOWARD THE SUNSHINE AND SHADOWS WILL FALL BEHIND YOU. Walt Whitman.

Michael Del Piero Global Luxe Style

Design: Michael Del Piero – Interior Design Inspiration: Rooms With Black and White Decor as well as Photos of House Exteriors.
Minimal modern rustic luxe sophistication with interior design in the Hamptons by Michael Del Piero.
Michael Del Piero – Interior Design Inspiration: Rooms With Black and White Decor as well as Photos of House Exteriors.
Funny tweet humor quote on Hello Lovely Studio from the hilarious @simoncholland! #funnytweet #humorquotes #funnyquotes
Painting by Francine Turk and minimal modern rustic luxe sophistication with interior design in the Hamptons by Michael Del Piero.
Design: Michael Del Piero – Photo Gallery of Beautiful Homes with Neutral Interiors in case you love black and white decor accents.
 Inspiring scripture quote about doors: KNOCK AND THE DOOR will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7. #quote #doors #scripture #matthew7
KNOCK AND THE DOOR WILL BE OPENED TO YOU. Matthew 7:7.

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In Case You Love Wearing Neutrals

This cashmere dress is on my list!

 Inspiring quote about grace: GRACE WILL TAKE YOU PLACES HUSTLING CAN'T. #quote #inspiration #grace #faith #christianity

Decor Finds

Scripture from Psalm 16:1 "Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge." Print in black and white. #psalm16 #bibleverse #blackandwhite
Print: Psalm 16:11 Art Print: FIND HERE – KEEP ME SAFE, MY GOD, FOR IN YOU I TAKE REFUGE.

I never tire of this sweet cast iron teapot on my cooktop:

Black cast iron teapot.
Cast Iron Teapot…certainly a kitchen essential indeed.
Keep the Faith graphic quote image. 1 Timothy 6:12 KJV Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, where unto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. #faith #quote
Black martini table
Black Martini Table…certainly a versatile accent indeed.
Funny tweet and fall humor quote on Hello Lovely Studio from the hilarious @simoncholland! #funnytweet #humorquotes #funnyquotes

Black Window Inspiration

Elegant French country home exterior with steel double arch front doors, stone, brick, stucco, and rustic lanterns. Design by Brit Jones.
Brit Jones Design – Photo Gallery of Beautiful Homes with Neutral Interiors in case you love black and white decor accents.
Classic and luxurious white kitchen designed by Sherry Hart for the Brookhaven project. #whitekitchen #kitchendesign #classickitchen #traditionalkitchen
Sherry Hart…hello gorgeous indeed.
Parenting and funny tweet and fall humor quote on Hello Lovely Studio from the hilarious @simoncholland! #funnytweet #humorquotes #funnyquotes

Inspiring Ebony Flooring

Serenely quiet minimal yet industrial farmhouse interiors in a renovated Barrington modern farmhouse with exquisite architecture and thoughtful design. Hello Lovely Studio.
Hello Lovely Studio – Beautifully designed spaces featuring a simple color palette as well as shopping resources for black and white decor finds.
Inspiring quote by C.S. Lewis - You are never too old to set another goal or to dream another dream. #quote #inspiring #cslewis #dream
YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD TO SET ANOTHER GOAL OR TO DREAM ANOTHER DREAM. C.S. Lewis.
Leanne Ford painted this gorgeous staircase PPG Black Magic, while wals are PPG Sugar Soap, and trim is PPG Delicate White. #interiordesign #paintcolors #leanneford #restoredbythefords #bestblack
Design: Leanne Ford for HGTV’s Restored by the Fords – Photo: Reid Rolls Interiors. Paint color on staircase: PPG Black Magic – walls: PPG Sugar Soap – trim: PPG Delicate White.

See THIS STORY for paint color ideas from Leanne Ford.

Frank Lloyd Wright inspiring quote: You have to go whole heartedly into anything in order to achieve anything worth having. #quote #franklloydwright #flw #inspiration #lisacongdon
YOU HAVE TO GO WHOLE HEARTEDLY INTO ANYTHING IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE ANYTHING WORTH HAVING – Frank Lloyd Wright – Handlettering: Lisa Congdon.
Inspiring quote: We won't be distracted by comparison if we are captivated with purpose. Bob Goff. #quote #inspiration #bobgoff
WE WON’T BE DISTRACTED BY COMPARISON IF WE ARE CAPTIVATED WITH PURPOSE. Bob Goff.

In Case You Love Laid Back Luxe

Black and white bedroom with rustic decor by Michael Del Piero.
Michael Del Piero – Tour more of her work in THIS STORY – Lovely designed spaces as well as photos of exteriors to inspire your design plans.

Black and & White Inspiring Tile

This Medina encaustic tile is one of my favorites of all time!

Medina 8" x 8" Cement Tile in Black and White
Black and White Cement Tile: FIND HERE – Lovely designed spaces as well as photos of exteriors to inspire your design plans.
Inspiring quote: Grace doesn't seem fair until you need some. -Bob Goff. #quote #inspiration #grace #bobgoff
GRACE DOESN’T SEEM FAIR UNTIL YOU NEED SOME. Bob Goff.

Decorating Resources

Moroccan Pouf, Black and White - Accessories #leatherottoman #leatherpouf
Black Moroccan Pouf: FIND HERE – Lovely designed spaces as well as photos of exteriors to inspire your design plans.

Care to add just a touch of black to your white kitchen?

Black With White Stripes Turkish Towel
Black with White Stripes Turkish Towel FIND HERE – Lovely designed spaces as well as photos of exteriors to inspire your design plans.
Inspiring quote. Don't dig up in doubt what you've planted in faith. Elizabeth Elliot. #inspirational #quote #faith #christianity
DON’T DIG UP IN DOUBT WHAT YOU’VE PLANTED IN FAITH – Elizabeth Elliot.

Decorating Finds Friendly With Black

The very first kitchen chairs I ever purchased for myself were Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs for my first apartment as a freshman in college. I was 18 and over the moon to find them at a garage sale.

Marcel Breuer Cesca Cane Side Chair - Bauhaus 2 Your House - 3
Marcel Breuer Cesca Cane Side Chair in Chrome and Natural: FIND HERE – Lovely designed spaces as well as photos of exteriors to inspire your design plans.
Inspiring quote about the soul: It is well with my soul even when it is not well with my circumstances encouragement quotes, christian quotes, women, Scripture quotes, positive quotes, Scriptures for strength, Bible verses, truth, faith, Christian hymns, hymn quotes, hymn lyrics, words of encouragement, courage quotes. #quote #peace #soul
Lisa Congdon hand lettered wuote: kind words will unlock an iron door (Turkish Proverb). #quote #kindness #lisacongdon
KIND WORDS WILL UNLOCK AN IRON DOOR. Turkish Proverb: Handlettering: Lisa Congdon.
Sharon Butterfly Lounge Chair #butterfly #chair
White Butterfly Lounge Chair: FIND HERE…certainly retro indeed.
Red fallen leaves under my Black Converse in Paris - Hello Lovely Studio.

Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

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White Slipcovered Sofa
SHOP MY HOME!
29″ Whitewashed Table Lamp Set of 2
White Matelasse Quilt on MY BED
SHOP MY BATH!
Trees White Wallpaper Mural
Round Farmhouse Table
Myla Slipcover Sofa
Deconstructed Wingback Bed
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Milagro Heart
Slipcovered Dining Chair
Rustic Farmhouse Stool
Edgecombe End Table
Parisian Style Iron Table Lamp  33.5″
Black or Bronze Accent Table
French Stripe Basket Set
White Cotton Crochet Bed Skirt
French Country Rattan Basket Set
Marble Subway Mosaic Tile
Rattan Basket With Lid
White Ruffle Bedding
Seagrass Basket Set
Schumacher Wild Things Wallpaper
Slipcovered Sofa
Upholstered Dining Arm Chair
Shop My Breakfast Nook
White Matelasse Quilt
Tree Mural Wallpaper
Faux Potted French Lavender
Shaw Daybed
Distressed White French Country Chandelier
French Country Headboard
Oval Back Counter Stool, Set of 2
Antique Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Round French Tufted Ottoman
Kinston Wood Bench
Italian Candelabra Chandelier
Slipcovered Linen Chair
Warner Upholstered Bench
Rustic Country French Dresser
Laurel Wreath Mirror
Round Farmhouse Dining Table
Reclaimed Wood Dresser
Louis Upholstered Bench
Pardon My French Doormat
Stripe Turkish Towel Throw
Pamela Arm Chair
Sweater Weave Basket
French Carved Wood Chandelier
Terracotta Pots & Basket
French Country Wood Chandelier
French Linen Dining Chair
Gustavian Cabinet
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Bar Stool
Beachy White Slipcovered Sofa
Rattan Armchair
Diptyque Oyedo Candle
Cross Back Dining Chair
French Country Candle Holder
French Industrial Metal Chairs (4)
Designer Favorite Wall Mirror
Holborn Lantern Pendant
French Country 6-Light Chandelier
Tray Side Table
French Country Upholstered Arm Chair
Wicker Trunk Set
French Ticking Stripe Pillow
Jute Area Rug
Mohair Throw
Rustic Industrial Farmhouse Shelves
Belgian Linen Sofa
White Duvet & Bedding
Rustic Wood Candlestick Set
French Market Basket
Linen Modern Wing Chair
French Country Farmhouse Baskets
Concrete Pillar Table Lamp
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Style Lamp
Kendall Skirted Dining Chair
White Charleston Sofa
Scrubbed Wood 5-Light Chandelier
Arched Champagne Wall Mirror
Moravian Star 1-Light Pendant
Highback Armchair
Mini Pendant Light
White Vase Set
Round Woven Placemat Set
Cashmere Throw With Fringe
Wreath Doormat
Fireclay Farm Sink (Reinhard, 30″)
White Waffle Coverlet
Light Grey Vienna Quilt
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Linen Duvet Set
Round Marble Side Table
Rustic Pedestal Farm Table
Rattan Hanging Chair Swing