Michelle Weinberg’s work has always referenced architecture and design, with her projects frequently extending into surfaces for interiors, architecture and public spaces. What begins as a painting in her studio may end up as a handmade rug or tiles. Today, we have a peek inside the Miami Beach, Florida, home she shares with her boyfriend, Brian, and their dog and cat. She describes their home as classic MiMo (Miami Modernism) that has aged into Shabby Chic Tropical. I, for one, am in love with her touches of fun, use of color and the way her work is displayed in their home. Many thanks to Michelle and Stephan Goettlicher for the photos! Image above: The living room is the largest all-purpose space, with original 1950s jalousie windows that fresh breezes and the maniacal bamboo creep into. The rug is one of my own designs — hand-knotted wool, GoodWeave certified, and made in Nepal. All my limited-edition rugs are derived from imagery in my paintings. (See more rugs on my website.)

I love how it works with my new couch from the IKEA PS series 2012. The print on the door is a mash-up of punk/glam rock and Swiss modernism by graphic designer Mike Joyce. Image above: When I find a piece of furniture I love, I hang on to it for a long time. It becomes a prop in my personal stage set. This chair is a find from Miami Beach’s Lincoln Road Flea Market, nearly 14 years ago now, and the poster is a 1950s color lithograph by Beric, given to me by a friend.curtains direct nw2 More inside Michelle and Brian’s Miami home after the jump . . .eclipse curtains thermaweave Image above: I bought the lockers from another artist for my son when he was small. chaps seychelles curtainsJoseph, sitting on top, lights up — he’s from a Christmas creche. thermal lined curtains henna

The long skateboard is my boyfriend’s, and the gouache painting is my own Aster/Astro pattern. Image above: My office is very compact. I found the vintage desk at one of South Florida’s fabulous thrift shops — and the giant color chip, as well. Artworks are by the TM Sisters, Kristiina Uusitalo, Mike Genovese, Bob Bailey and others. Image above: A view in the “South Studio” (I have two!) shows one of a new series of graphic works, painted on watercolor paper. This work was incorporated into an installation currently on view in Downtown Miami called “Shelf Life.” Image above: This wall in my studio has pictures pinned up to inspire me. Some are works of my own; others are snippets of designs, advertisements, colors. Notable: football hero Rosey Grier with his needlepoint self-portrait, a page from Chris Ware’s incredible comics, a scene from John Adams’ opera Nixon in China. Image above: Some works in progress in my studio. I paint with gouache, tempera and acrylics on paper because I love the flatness and opacity of the color.

I’m interested in scenes of improbable decor and architecture, inspired by geometry and the built environment. Image above: The most wonderful feature in my kitchen is the tile backsplash that I installed myself. A friend gave me small amounts of three different ceramic tile patterns, each of them wonderful, and I created a layout of one flowing into the next that I love looking at every day. A marble counter and a smaller, deeper sink help make the most of a small counter space. Image above: Our bedroom is the tiniest sleeping alcove, which just fits an Eames Case Study bed from Design Within Reach. Artworks are by Carolyn Swiszcz and Elisabeth Condon, two amazing painters. See the complete image of Carolyn’s incredible “Weinberg Apartment” (how it all looked circa 2007) on her site. Image above: Two full baths in my apartment feel luxurious. All the original 1950 tile is in place, in good condition. Alas, the original sinks had to be replaced, but the compact IKEA sinks fit perfectly.

Image above: My cat, Daisy, and my dog, Lucy, are my animal babies. Now that my son is grown and in college, they keep me company, and they permit me to fuss over them and exercise my maternal instinct. Artworks on the wall are by Ai Kijima, Susan Lee-Chun, TJ Ahearn, Nate Cassie, Brian McKee and Ernesto Oroza/Gean Moreno. The paint in the living areas of the house is Benjamin Moore Super Spec. The color in the living room is a pale, grayed out lavender that I mixed myself. The walls that are most in shadow are painted lighter shades to maximize the amount of light. Image above: The building I live in is classic MiMo (Miami Modernism) that has aged into Shabby Chic Tropical. The ground orchids won’t quit, and the bamboo threatens to take over, but seeing pink hibiscus blossoms out my windows year round is a lovely experience. Living right by the water is wonderful. Filter Reviews by: Rating, Profile, Gender, Age, Verified Purchase (164) 18 to 24 (0) 25 to 34 (14)

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