Modern Colonial

The Modern Colonial project blends historical details with fresh, contemporary patterns and textures. This home is a cozy retreat where old meets new, with a unique colonial design updated for modern living. The layered finishes create a warm and inviting space that’s steeped in history.

LOCATION: Minneapolis, MN
FAVORITE DETAIL: The freestanding fireplace that keeps the winters warm
PHOTO CREDIT: Erin Little
STYLING: Carrie Valentine
FEATURED IN: Rue Magazine

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A floral upholstered modern wing back chair, sits in the corner of a room under a reading lamp.

Cozy, modern furniture sits a well appointed sitting room

A dining table and chairs sit in a cozy dining room

A modern, low table lamp sits on a nightstand in a bedroom

chocolate brown modern/nordic pendant light sits above a tastefully made, queen sized bed

A green vase holding golden ornamental grasses, sits adjacent to a simple, modern kitchen cabinet.

A brown modern club accent chair sits below a brass swing arm sconce

A bathroom wall-mounted mirror sits above a marble sink, and in front of a bold, fruit wallpaper.

Dining chairs sit in front of light grey kitchen cabinets and bar storage.

A vintage oil painting sits atop a modern marble fireplace mantel. A modern lounge chair sits in front of the fireplace.

A bathroom sink and vanity; a wall mounted faucet is set in white subway tile.

Dining chairs sit at a table in a kitchen nook.

Three season porch with a marble-topped table and modern chairs.

White subway tile wall of a bright, modern colonial kitchen.

An abstract oil painting hanging at the top landing of a stairway in a sunny hallway.

A counterheight high-backed chair sits at a blue kitchen island of a modern colonial kitchen.

Push button wall switches sit in green floral wallpaper

Light filtering in at the top of a landing. An abstract oil painting can be seen on the side wall.

View of the entry way and sitting room; accent chairs, and entryway wallpaper are visible.

A large deep grey/blue kitchen island with counterheight stools in modern colonial kitchen.

A dining table withe wooden dining chairs in a bright dining room.

A freestanding modern wood burning stove right outside of the kitchen.

Matching grey accent chairs sit across from each other in a cozy sitting room.

A built-in breakfast nook with low, modern chairs.

A pair of modern lounge chairs sit in front of a large marble stone fireplace hearth.

View of the kitchen from the entry way of a modern colonial home.

Entry, Dining, Bedroom, Bath, Kitchen, Office, LivingJulia MillerOctober 18, 2023