This weekend’s Get the Look Decor is inspired by the 1924 bungalow of Anne Ingman. She lives in the Hamline-Midway neighborhood in St. Paul, Minnesota with her husband Jake and their dog, Judy. Their 842 square foot space functions as both a home and office for the couple, so they’ve chosen a simple layout with modern furniture and colorful artwork and accessories.
Visit Anne on Flickr for more inspiring photos of her lovely home. Check out Anne’s beautiful photography at Ingman Photography and learn more about her at Anne’s Chit Chat.
[Left to right, top and bottom rows: Peter Hvidt Danish Modern End Tables by meritandworth; Pair of Arm Chairs by SelectModern; Poul Hundevad Rosewood Credenza by DanishMafiaINC; Baby Boy Blue Bird by bunnywithatoolbelt; Black/White zig zag pillow covers by glamdesign; McCoy Pottery turquoise planter by SunnyDayVintage]
Describe your home decorating style.
Our 1924 bungalow has a lot of charm and character with its original fireplace, woodwork, and built-ins. I try to balance the darker wood features with lighter colors on the walls, and colorful art and accessories. My furniture choices lean toward mid-century modern, with classic, simple lines, and art and accessories that are colorful, bright, and whimsical. Because our house is small (only 842 square feet) I try to keep our layout simple and clutter free.
[Left to right, top and bottom rows: Salt and Pepper Shakers by JosephineMarchons; The cute little red teapot by MademoiselleChipotte; Rainbow Border Ceramic Cake Plate by BarkingSandsVintage; Mint Green Postage Scale by market203; English Bulldog Art Dog Poster by HeatherGallerArt; Silverware Sorter by LaurasLastDitch]
Did you decide to decorate in this style or was there an evolution to your decorating process?
Definitely an evolution. We started off with a futon and a red thrift store chair (albeit a great one)! As we began to furnish our home, both Jake and I were attracted to mid-century modern style furniture, especially Danish teak. After finding our first teak pieces, I have slowly added to our collection, and continue to upgrade when I find something I just can’t pass up. Our art collection started at a local art crawl, and we both really enjoy supporting local artists. I think decorating our home will always be an evolution — changing it up keeps it interesting.
[Left to right, top and bottom rows: Broyhill Sculptura High Boy Dresser by thecircamodern; Colorful Polar Bears Art Print by junkomiyakoshi; Mid Century Danish Modern Queen Bed by FurniturebyPete; Modern Turquoise Vases by pinkponiesshop; Wall Art Eye Chart by cjprints; Mahogany Side Table with Teak Oil Finish by visnjac]
Where are your favorite places to shop for home items?
I am always searching for hidden treasures, big or small, and most of my vintage accessories are from local shops and garage sales. I have found some really great Danish teak on Craigslist, eBay, and local antique stores. I gravitate to IKEA for practical items like rugs, lamps, curtains, pillows, and bedding. Etsy is my go-to for unique art and accessories.
What inspires you when it comes to decorating?
For as long as I can remember I have always filled my living spaces with things that make me happy and keep me smiling. When I was 12 it was cut-out magazine collages and quotes plastered all over my walls, in college it was items to remind me of home, and now it is mid-century teak furniture, local art, and vintage trinkets found throughout the years.
[Left to right, top and bottom rows: Mid Century Modern Danish Coffee Table by CIRCA60; Vintage Blue Glass Bottles by SnapshotVintage; Pair of Vintage Wicker Shell Rocker Chairs by reimaginefurniture; Knoll Style Sofa by openairmodern; Laid-Back Striped Pillow Cover by PosyMarket; Trio of 3 Cathrineholm Enamel Bowls by MonkiVintage]
What is your favorite part about your home?
Jake and I both work from home and share the second bedroom as our office. We each sort of
have a “side” and we have clearly designed and decorated our spaces to match our individual
styles. I spend a lot of my time in front of my computer editing and blogging my photography, so designing and decorating the walls above my desk was really important to me. I’ve hung different sized frames filled with my favorite prints, paintings, and old photographs of family. The small wooden paintings are all made by one of my favorite artists, Barbara Gilhooly. Jake designed his “big red desk” and had our friend Matt Eastvold, of Eastvold Furniture, build it. The wall above Jake’s desk features a single gorgeous watercolor by Brian Frink, a family friend. I think there’s a fun balance in our office decor!
[Left to right, top and bottom rows: Floating Bookshelf by deweydecimals; Modern Desk and Chair mahogany by 1wood; Wheel Thrown Porcelain White Vase by ceramicpix; Atomic Design Ceramic Lamp Set by thevintagesupplyco; Abstract Watercolor Landscape by seaandhorse; Ursa Cub – little dipper spirit bear by RoyalMint]
Does your home hold any strong memories?
Because this is our first house I think it will always hold a special place in our hearts. We can’t stay here forever, but for now it’s perfect, and we are really enjoying living and working in it.
Looking for more styles and interiors? Check out our video series, There’s No Place Like Here, where creative types show us their unique spaces — infused with their aesthetic and filled with the treasures they collect. Get involved and show us your amazing space in this Flickr pool.
172 comments
MegansMenagerie said 9 years ago
Your home is just beautiful!!! Love it!!!
SISTERBATIK said 9 years ago
Love the look and pops of colours. I really like the wooden office desk!
Brooklynretro said 9 years ago
WONDERFUL! I am in love with the kitchen and the beautiful mint colored tile in contrast with the buff/beige colors. Love it!
blueroompottery said 9 years ago
Oh, hi neighbor!! Nice to see your house! Thanks for sharing! I always say that less is more, and it's amazing what you can do with a small home when you have good space organization! Thanks Christine for the beautiful Sunday morning article!! :>)
MadeMerriShop said 9 years ago
Love the pops of happy color in everywhere!
breadandroses2 said 9 years ago
Truly well done small spaces! Instead of gravitating toward IKEA for pillows, rugs, etc., I'd think Etsy has more than a generous selection of quality Handmade pillows & covers, handmade rugs & bed linens.
SweetandDandyVintage said 9 years ago
What a light and happy space! ... and bears, too! Once again, a wonderful start to this Sunday morning. :-)
avesattic said 9 years ago
I agree with blueroompottery, less is more and makes such a statement. Great blue bottle/jar display. I love the simplicity! Thanks for sharing!
allthingswhite said 9 years ago
your home is just wonderful ! so well done and well edited.
tricotaria said 9 years ago
Beautiful! Love the red and mint green together in your decor!
blueflowervintage said 9 years ago
Love this house! Nice post!
CorsetLacedMannequin said 9 years ago
I love this simple look with its clean, modern lines....beautiful!
philipgreene said 9 years ago
Cool looking chairs. The swooping arms and how the join to the other components are reminiscent of the late great Sam Maloof.
FluffyFlowers said 9 years ago
you've packed a lot of style into a small space :)
orangess said 9 years ago
Everything looks so fresh and clean, Great "lines." I love it all. Congrats on such a wonderful place.
TeresasVintage said 9 years ago
Your home looks beautiful and happy!
sewlola said 9 years ago
Small space, beautiful decor! The mint tile in the kitchen is so pretty!
FindingSomeFindings said 9 years ago
I am in love with that console table! Great house!.
WunderWalls said 9 years ago
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
southernladysvintage said 9 years ago
Love your home and it's clean, simple and fresh look. Great tile in the kitchen!
felicitycrew said 9 years ago
Such a lovely color mix!
lauraslastditch said 9 years ago
Hey, thanks for featuring my vintage turquoise silverware sorter!
KnockKnocking said 9 years ago
This home is one of my absolute favorites. I love the new trend that is sweeping the nation of the not-so-big-house. Smaller, more thoughtful, well edited spaces are becoming works of art, good design and welcoming homes.
birdie1 said 9 years ago
Wow, some amazing pieces collected over the years plus great artwork and accents!
mattyhandmadecrafts said 9 years ago
Love it!!!!
lindaketelhut said 9 years ago
Love all the colors and accents in your home. It looks so fresh with all the natural light. Wonderful feature, thank you for sharing.
RitaVanTassel said 9 years ago
Get the look is my favorite blog posting. Great inspiration.
dearraindrop said 9 years ago
very cool! thank you!
beeloudglade said 9 years ago
I know this is an odd thing to say, but ... We are about to lose our house to the bank (foreclosure) and I look at it as an opportunity to do what I've long wanted to do: downsize and go minimal. (Our current house is 4BR/3.5 BA.) I plan to send furniture off to my kids or to sell it and replace it little by little with midcentury modern (or other simple) pieces. I will LOVE having a smaller (rental) house where I can LIVE small with my husband and brother, whom we care for. Articles like this one show me what I can do. Now the trick is to consign my "stuff" to others.
chiquiita said 9 years ago
I love your house. I am sure it makes you smile because is colorful and beautiful! Congrats.
klinker said 9 years ago
wow beeloudglades story is really touching.
BingoBox said 9 years ago
Lovely home . Congrats Anne & Jake - cheers!
leslieholz said 9 years ago
Love all the different colors of pillows on the couch. So cheerful!
JulieMeyer said 9 years ago
I'm across the river from you in my own 1920's bungalow. Love your style!
NicoAndMooMoo said 9 years ago
I just got a new tiny apartment, 500 square foot... medium size for a NY apt! :) Time to have fun organizing and decorating it!
peaseblossomstudio said 9 years ago
I am so in love with this home! Thank you for inviting us in for a peek!
RedQueen83 said 9 years ago
Has this been featured in Apartment Therapy as well? I know I 've seen it before... Still, quite lovely, especially the office and porch!
FranceGallery said 9 years ago
I especially like the kitchen color scheme!
vanessaeight said 9 years ago
You have some fantastic pieces of mid-century furniture, I love it! Thank you for sharing.
opendoorstudio said 9 years ago
LOVE the touches of Red and the blue glass bottle collection! congrats on the feature!
katrinaalana said 9 years ago
Lovely decor!
Artsy said 9 years ago
Great style!
marysworkshop said 9 years ago
Your home is just lovely! Thanks for sharing it with us.
cartonBois said 9 years ago
love your home congrats
acuriousbrood said 9 years ago
Makes me feel like I'm back at my childhood home. Love it!
BlueMoonLights said 9 years ago
Such a beautiful home! Love the colors and furniture, it all works together so well. Thanks for sharing!
TarasArtHouse said 9 years ago
love the pillows
fondueavenue said 9 years ago
Beautiful home! I'm drooling over the furniture and the blue glass bottle collection is fabulous!
BanglewoodSupplies said 9 years ago
I loved it all!
HoochiePoochieCoutur said 9 years ago
I love the clean, bright, cheerful mood of your home. This reminds me of growing up in San Diego. The white walls with happy splashes of bright color is my favorite look.
jammerjewelry said 9 years ago
thanks for sharing.
AvianInspirations said 9 years ago
Lovely, and thanks for sharing your home with us. The jars of thread are fantastically vibrant, such a lovely idea!
baltica said 9 years ago
I love the splashes of aquamarine in the kitchen... but your entire home is just lovely & sweet!
WhisperingOak said 9 years ago
This is a beautiful, clean decorating style. The rooms just seem more spacious with less.
AlisaDesign said 9 years ago
Nice colors!!
jammerjewelry said 9 years ago
Interesting article thanks for sharing.
zoe28 said 9 years ago
I would love to move in today!!! Thank you for sharing.
gumo said 9 years ago
Just love your pieces of mid-century furniture! Thank you for sharing your fab home x
Theresevp said 9 years ago
Perfect - cozy and clean!
theroyal said 9 years ago
oh how i love a tiled kitchen
michalshemi said 9 years ago
I love the combinaiton betwin the color it looks young and natural !
klinker said 9 years ago
too funny but my husband and i are jake and annie and we live in a 500 sq ft apt with tons of mid century modern decor. lovely place!
valeriephoto said 9 years ago
I just moved into a tiny apartment and midcentury is the way to go! Smaller furniture really is critical in this space. I combine midcentury pieces with my antique pottery from the 30s, so there isn't too much of a theme effect.
AdoroMe said 9 years ago
Growing up in a very very small house, one learns to love the very very small things in life. Gorgeous house!!! :0)
JillianReneDecor said 9 years ago
Thank you so much for welcoming us into your beautiful home! I just adore the mid century modern decor and splashes of color - so clean and fresh!
AnatomyVintage said 9 years ago
beeeeeautiful! Thanks for sharing these photos of Anne and Jake's freshly decorated home. I am inspired to go home and clean :)
kitschinsink said 9 years ago
Wonderfully clean and bright! Great feature.
rebourne said 9 years ago
Oh I love those kitchen tiles!
jdfootloose said 9 years ago
Love it!
carlossantiago said 9 years ago
omg! i love it. what a beautiful place to live in. pillow heaven!
picklehead said 9 years ago
so pretty! i love how bright and colorful this looks, feels very cheery and happy :)
Petaluna said 9 years ago
I want that red desk!
Parachute425 said 9 years ago
Love the wood windows and book cases. Also love the mint green kitchen tiles but my husbandtherealtor would cringe. ;) Thanks for the peek.
VintageHomeShop said 9 years ago
seriously...my dream is to have one of my pieces featured in your blog....! I always watch for it...it's a brilliant concept and you do it very well ! Camille
NewtoyoubyNancy said 9 years ago
I would love to live in that house! It is so cool and so well done. You have the ability to put things together quite well and have a great eye.
lauraslastditch said 9 years ago
I love the woodwork and built in book cases, and the non-cluttered aesthetic.A vintage house allowed to speak for itself with a minimum of well-chosen adornment is a thing of beauty.
KettleConfections said 9 years ago
Love this post - it reminds me of all the times my parents took me and my sister furniture shopping at scandinavian furniture shops (house of norway in NJ i think ) when we were younger. We're all under 6 ft tall and love how perfectly sized their chairs and couches are for us.
bedouin said 9 years ago
Its great to see the house has so many pieces in tact. Your retro decor captures its vintage nature beautifully!
bhangtiez said 9 years ago
Super cool!
RivalryTime said 9 years ago
Neat stuff.
weatheredsilo said 9 years ago
I really LOVE that collection of bottles and how they are arranged. You have a stunning home. Cheers, Mandy
BagNoir said 9 years ago
Beautiful home Ann!!!
ToosDetectiveAgency said 9 years ago
Love the colors in your home! Furnishing an older home can be a challenge - I'm so thankful for vintage furniture! I wish you many happy memories in your little home.
wearthou said 9 years ago
Very inspiring - this gives me encouragement to spring clean...in the fall!
RedorGrayArt said 9 years ago
its a delight !! love the pops of color among the simplicity!
LoveButtons said 9 years ago
What a great house. I love the dark wood, setting off the brighter colours of the decor. Beautiful!
ACupOfSparkle said 9 years ago
Red and turquoise is absolutely one of my favorite colors! Beautiful home...
HelloMountains said 9 years ago
Beautiful home!!!!
Bumbleweedz said 9 years ago
the red and mint green in the kitchen is absolutely something I love! BEAUTIFUL!
dejavulongbeach said 9 years ago
What a great use of space and brilliant color use!
TheCreativeTree said 9 years ago
This is great!! Your home has such an awesome vibe to it. (: Love it..
gypsumrose said 9 years ago
I WANT THAT KITCHEN! :)
PinesVintageClothing said 9 years ago
Great color scheme and love the simplicity...Wunderbar!
lucytaylordesigns said 9 years ago
Such a beautiful home! Thanks for sharing!! Xx
rivahside said 9 years ago
My dream home-filled with mid-century teak pieces such as yours. Thank you for the eye-feast!
Verdurebydesign said 9 years ago
I love it when homes can evolve. Life and families are constantly changing and it's nice when a home can move with that. Thank you for letting me peek into your home Anne.
Glassimo said 9 years ago
clean, happy, cool!! love it!:)
peshka said 9 years ago
Beautiful home !
everythingok said 9 years ago
Can I live in that kitchen? I could pay my rent in tea cozies and African peanut stew.
SiggisEclectica said 9 years ago
Hi, I came across you on Etsy Finds and thought I'd tell you that I admire your taste and about my/our love for teak furniture. My husband and I (both German) met and married in 1960 in NY, Brooklyn at the time, and bought all teak furniture which we still have today, after almost 52 years! It includes a large book case with some solid and glass doors, all on top of a base with 6 drawers. a coffee table with a wonderful and practical height of 19", higher than most other coffee tables. Then we have a long dresser, teak head board and separate night tables. Also some small teak side tables. All of it has followed us from Ny area in 1965 to Denver, CO, to Breckenrigde, CO, to Silver City, NM, and lastly to Walsenburg, CO. All of it has aged very well, with a few dings here and there, but . . . it has never gone out of "style"!!!!!! And we still LOVE IT!! It's is part of us!! Siggi And Claus Enderlein
UnionStudioMetals said 9 years ago
So inspirational!!
metalicious said 9 years ago
Ack! I LOVE Danish Modern furniture. I am so thankful for this article, you rock!
unsweetmama said 9 years ago
That smaller sofa with the blue cushions is to die for! Love this post!
katkara said 9 years ago
Beautiful! It is a dream house. I love seeing these blogs as they show people living within thier means and not in overexpansive mansions or cookie cutter sunset idea homes. This is really inspiring. Thanks!
ratafias said 9 years ago
I love this so! We were lucky enough to find a Peter Hvidt set that had been bought by a young couple who then went on to travel all over Europe and Africa for decades before landing in Kansas--it came with so much history. I love that about this aesthetic.
gretchenmist said 9 years ago
love your space ~ especially the red and aquas. beautiful!
irenkakudlicki said 9 years ago
Great house, I love it ! Totally my style!
irenkakudlicki said 9 years ago
Great house, I love it! Totally my style
dervlam said 9 years ago
Beautiful house. I love the furniture and the art. You have a great eye.
accentonvintage said 9 years ago
Great Modern decor! love teak furniture! great home!
KPlager said 9 years ago
Love it! Danish modern looks like home to me.
pennyglassgirl said 9 years ago
I love all the colour in your home, so beautiful!
ionesAttic said 9 years ago
great style...great photos! It helps that we have a wealth of early Scandinavian settlers here in Minnesota to source vintage finds.
Armalique said 9 years ago
So colourful! I love it : )
materialworld said 9 years ago
The simplicity and style are very relaxing and energizing at the same time. It must be a very good environment to work in! I am in the process of de-cluttering and I love to see spaces like this. Beautiful and inspiring!
autumnvelvetrose said 9 years ago
love this!
autumnvelvetrose said 9 years ago
love all the color!
blurrybeth said 9 years ago
this is all incredible--great style, color, whimsy--thank you! xo
RossLab said 9 years ago
I want EVERYTHING!
IcingOnTheCupcake said 9 years ago
Love all the accents of color!
ImSoVintage said 9 years ago
Such fabulous colors.
montanagirl said 9 years ago
Really great space!
OldBarnCrafts said 9 years ago
My greatest desire at the moment is to downsize! I grew up in a small Midwestern bungalow and that's what I want again. I just love this house with all of the woodwork and built-in's. So inspiring!
gilstrapdesigns said 9 years ago
You have a very beautiful home. I really like your style of furniture.
SkateBetty said 9 years ago
Fantastic! I want everything!!!!
bombastitch said 9 years ago
I'm so inspired! Thank you so much for sharing!!! :)
GingerLilyVintage said 9 years ago
You are inspiring me to update my house... !
derrecklim said 9 years ago
love the concept very simple and classic style =)
JunkBoutique said 9 years ago
Love it , less truely can be more ! Your home is beautiful . I grew up in a home with less then 800 square feet and it all worked fine , did I mention I was one of 10 children :-) .
dahlilafound said 9 years ago
Beautiful styling. Clean lines, yet bright & sunny. A very cozy modern. I like it. Small spaces really require more order & use of space--or less use of space, really. Thank you for sharing. dahlila xo
FireflyPuppets said 9 years ago
I enjoy the bright pops of primary color, especially the red tea kettles and pots. Very cozy.
Saphronlouise said 9 years ago
Beautiful, love it!
localevintage said 9 years ago
Gorgeous home and I love the mid century furniture!
HeyHarriet said 9 years ago
What a lovely stylish home! I could easily live there :)
goldminetrash said 9 years ago
A job well done!
thenakedbird said 9 years ago
i love that kitchen, it makes me want some mint chip ice cream!
saltairstudio said 9 years ago
I dig your style! You have so inspired me to get the work space in order.
cottonbirddesigns said 9 years ago
Great article!
redemptionart said 9 years ago
Beautiful home, I love the simplicity and clean lines and especially the Danish/Scandinavian...that look just seems to work well here in Hawaii with our humidity and open air, middle space life style! Thanks for sharing! Aloha, Connie
lesalikes said 9 years ago
Oh my, this is my kind of house! Beautifully done.
LittleWrenPottery said 9 years ago
Beautiful picks, I love the fun kitschy feeling to your picks! Nice ; )
melsumn1 said 9 years ago
Love your funiture and have mid centry style in our home. Having lived in a home that size also...I understand the need to make every thing you own have more than one task. Even items in the kitchen have to have more than one function. beautiful home, thanks for letting us visit.
SamOssie said 9 years ago
This is gorgeous, it's the one style that my boyfriend and I agree on so I will be paying close attention to your picks. I already have a little G-Plan table so I hope I can grow my collection with some tips from this fab article. I especially love the neutral colours for walls and most of the furniture with the gorgeous hits of bright colour in the detail and decoration, make everything look so light and spacious! Thanks so much for sharing :L)
SOULFULSTYLE said 9 years ago
i really love this kind of home style!colourful but also so equilibrate,and yes really funny and bright! :D
sashabhomedesigns said 9 years ago
Of all things, I like the generous but not overused splashes of red used throughout your home. It grabs and holds interest against the more subtle and tame (but none the less vibrant) colors.
ikabags said 9 years ago
How beautiful ! Thanks :)
GOLDhearted said 9 years ago
I love this style!
BCtwo said 9 years ago
love all the aqua accents!
SimpleJoysPaperie said 9 years ago
Very charming with a clean, fresh look!
5gardenias said 9 years ago
so much character -- beautiful fresh uncluttered style-- love the minty tile in the kitchen and so many great retro pieces mixed throughout! love your fabulous home! thanks for sharing!
inkyaddict said 9 years ago
So in love with your home!
marclochs said 9 years ago
Ha! All this teak furniture really reminds me of my parents' stuff. I grew up surrounded by 60's Topform.
YarnUiPhoneApp said 9 years ago
I adore the thread in the mason jars anchored on the wired canning device. This is a brilliant reuse...and so many of those old threads have such pretty labels they really be need to be displayed. That said, I don't think old, old thread is usable. It's likely fragile...and if it's been exposed to sun for decades it really is useless. Better to buy new thread. The German threads - Guttermans or the other one which starts with an M - are the best. Skip Coats & Clark!
PinkiDesign said 9 years ago
Very nice! When I first saw the first set of pictures I was like "That's gotta be Ferndale!" but I was close :) We live in Ferndale and there's so many houses with the same trim and baseboards and original wood flooring. I wish our house looked this nice!! I love the retro furniture!
FawningInLove said 9 years ago
All of these color combinations make me feel so happy! What a beautiful home you have Annie! Thank you for sharing with us all here on Etsy. ♥
helloambition said 9 years ago
I love all the midcentury modern furniture pieces!
ethniquetrendy said 9 years ago
love it!
bodicegoddess said 9 years ago
I fell in love with this house when I saw the tour on Apartment Therapy months ago - and remember it because I'm a St. Paulite, too! What a lovely feature, yet again!
pamwares said 9 years ago
what a beauty! you made 842sq ft work and work well.
tootsabella63 said 9 years ago
thank you for sharing your lovely style! everything is wonderful. Love the red chair!
TerraCasa said 9 years ago
I love the pops of color incorporated all over the apartment! So much personality in a little space.
SimpleTraditions said 9 years ago
I want that green tile!
thevelvetheart said 9 years ago
Love love love your style! Your home is so clean and uncluttered, yet homey at the same time. Great pops of color and color combinations too!
bylykiard said 9 years ago
So warm and homely. I love the contrast of the art with the simple beauty of the wood. What a lovely place to live.
retroreclaim said 9 years ago
Amazing items! and I love those wicker chairs, the danish vase, the bed! everything!
TastefulThings said 9 years ago
fascinating pieces! Thanks for sharing, Very inspiring!
JodysVintage said 9 years ago
very nice, I love it!
iris756 said 9 years ago
I love the chairs. They are classic. My grandmother had those and they remind me of her.
naturalwooddesign said 9 years ago
Lovely feature! Nice bright home!! :)
packmatthews said 9 years ago
Beautiful! I never tire of Danish Modern.
Vickie Moore from WingedWorld said 8 years ago
What beautiful splashes of color! I love the idea of putting colorful spools of thread in vintage blue glass jars.
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