Rillito River Furnishings | Tucson Midcentury Home

This home sits in a small Tucson neighborhood developed by the architect who originally designed the house for himself and his family. Its Midcentury character was an important part of what my clients loved about it and became a natural starting point for the furnishings.

My clients brought something even more personal to the project: a wonderful collection of art. I used those pieces as anchors throughout the home, pulling from their color and personality while choosing furnishings that felt comfortable, interesting and appropriate to the architecture.

Floor planning was especially important in the open living and dining areas. One of my clients is very tall, so scale and comfort had to be considered in a very practical way. A chair can look perfect in a room and still be completely wrong for the person who has to sit in it.

The furnishings mix Midcentury-inspired forms with contemporary pieces, color, texture and plenty of plants. The result feels collected over time and gives their art room to be part of the story.

That same thinking carried into the primary bedroom. I worked with a trusted dealer to source a vintage dresser, paired a mohair bed with textile art my clients discovered while traveling and added a cabinet specifically for the things that tend to accumulate when you walk through the door. Beautiful is important. Having somewhere to put your stuff is pretty important too.

The result feels very much like them, while still belonging to this distinctive Tucson home.

Kitchen and cabinetry by Southwest Kitchen & Bath.