right for the house,” so that the next residents “don’t have to spend the resources to rip out a trendy moment.” While Beers doesn’t subscribe to a purely midcentury aesthetic (contemporary counterpoints in the design include a Roost trestle desk in the home office, recyclable FLOR carpet tiles in the living room, and yellow café chairs in the kitchen), there’s no denying that the look has gained popularity over the last few years. This begs the question: Is the midcentury style trendy or timeless? (Is now a good time to reiterate that the Beerses’ heirlooms have been in service for more than 60 years?)
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