Decorating In Mid-Century Modern Style.
You know the old saying "never say never". Well it certainly applies to me when it comes to Mid-Century Modern design style. I grew up with this style in the 60's when it was in all the fashionable homes. In my hometown most interiors were a mix of traditional and modern but one of my best friends house resembled a Frank Lloyd Wright style home and it was totally furnished in what we called "modern" furnishings.
I have always been drawn to classic interiors, antiques and art. Even in my teens I hated this look and have not been too fond of it since. That was until I started researching for this blog post. Last week I decided to bite the bullet, be a good interior designer, and post about this style that is now recognized by scholars worldwide as a significant design movement. And much to my surprise I was able to find some images of Mid-Century Modern interiors that I actually like. This is a style that when done well is quite visually appealing. Don't get me wrong, there are some really bad Mid-Century interiors out there but that is true of all styles. Let us focus on the elements of this style that I have only recently come to appreciate.
In the postwar America of the 1950's there was a robust choice to push domestic design into the current generation wherein easy, pared down interiors would be successful and new generation would be near at our fingertips. By 1963 we were frequently visiting the extremely cutting-edge home of the Jetsons as we got our first glimpse into the future.
There in the Jetson domestic changed into furniture corresponding to cloud sofas, tulip chairs, and Eames lounge chairs. I don't forget our first "shag" carpet and my mom's sunburst clock as she attempted to feature some of the contemporary accessories to our home.
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A fresh aesthetic had arrived at the scene and we were looking at layout in an entire new way.
Modern homeowners had a passion for bringing the outdoors in through the use of window walls, sliding doors, and patios. Today's Mid-Century Modern home still adheres to the idea of creating a seamless flow with nature.
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As I started out getting to know I actually have come to peer the ability of Mid-Century Modern furniture wedded to classical interiors. This might be my favored use of the design fashion.
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Mid-century modern furniture is best demonstrated by the iconic pieces that showcase beautiful lines, such as this white Eames Lounger. I can see myself doing something like this in an 18th century French home with beautiful white carved paneling. I like the element of the clean lines of Mid-Century Modern meets heavy ornamentation.
The Eames Lounger, created by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller furniture company was released in 1956 and is one ofthose quintessential pieces associated with Mid-Century Modern design. The lounger is known for it's luxury, exquisite design, and comfort (permanently angled at 15 degrees to provide the most comfort for your body). If you have your mind set on an authentic Eames, look for the Vitra logo stamped on the lounger.
Another iconic celebrity is the Barcelona chair created via Mies van der Rohe and his accomplice Lilly Reich. This chair would look excellent used with different Mid-Century Modern furniture in a classical setting..........
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..........Or more modern-day areas. Either manner this chair is best for the Mid-Century Modern domestic.
The Saarinen Tulip chair is thought to be one of the most recognizable portions of Mid-Century Modern furniture.
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The Tulip chair was designed by Eero Saarinen in 1955 and 1956 for the Knoll company of New York City. It was designed with a tulip-shaped pedestal base, and was used to match the complementary dining table. The chair and its modern lines and was often considered "space age" because of its futuristic use of curves and artificial materials. There are good reproductions on the market but if you must have an original Mid-Century Modern Saarinen Tulip chair be sure to look for the Knoll logo on the base.
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A touch of Mid-Century Modern can freshen up a traditional interior. Color was a big part of the look in the 60's and you saw alot of orange, yellow and green. Today's Mid-Century room also makes use of color.....like hot pink.
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Loving the crisp black and white and the clean lines of the furniture in this living room. Today a Mid-Century Modern space will often have pops of bright color.Toss in a circular shag rug, fun lamps, and a zebra chair and you have a great look.
Shag rugs are a must to your Mid-Century Modern home. Also, as you can see, aqua and orange are incredible accent colorings for this look.
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Remember that the gap race become in full swing in the course of the 50's and 60's and when the Soviet Union's Sputnik became the first satellite tv for pc to ever orbit the earth, the Sputnik light have become the have to have accent. Today they have regained reputation to be used in Mid-Century Modern interiors. This room additionally functions a Mid-Century fashion cloth cabinet.
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Wood took center degree within the exceptional furnishings of the 50?S. These mid-century pieces had smooth lines and were make of of teak, walnut, very welland rosewood. In the Mid-Century Modern domestic fixtures is definitely finished, showing off the real beauty of the timber.
Eliminating partitions a good way to achieve the open, ethereal floor plan that a Mid-Century Modern home could boast is a extremely good idea
Originally Mid-Century Modern fixtures and floor plans have been stripped down to their essential bureaucracy, and not using a extra detailing or useless thrives. But nowadays the appearance is both practical AND ornamental.
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Mid-Century Modern kitchens were intended to represent the wave of the future. This kitchen really evokes the look and is how I remember them in the 60's and 70's. Reminds me of my friend Robyn's home with its big modern kitchen with a huge mosaic mural above the cabinets.
Remember to keep the lines in your Mid-Century Modern kitchen clean, simple, and uncluttered. Replace curved, ornate kitchen cabinets with sleek paneled cabinet doors, or even install frame-less models. Add stainless steel and marble to countertop surfaces, and consider laminate flooring. If you choose to paper, go bold.
A mild, airy room with Mid-Century Modern accents.
A uncommon Mid-Century ?Cloud" couch and ottoman set, through Isamu Noguchi came to marketplace with an estimate of $500,000 to $700,000. Only a handful of these sets are known to exist.
The Noguchi coffee desk, an iconic Mid-Century piece.
Another Noguchi coffee desk in natural cherry through Herman Miller.
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To upload a hint of glamour to a Mid-Century Modern dining room, absolutely paper one wall in a ambitious image design. And there's the sunburst clock. All our moms had some form of it putting at the wall.
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Have fun with designs that play with form, colourful colorings and a laugh styles. Mid-Century is about cool furniture and groovy (did not suppose I would ever use that word once more) wallpaper.
Brass and glass chandelier by way of Stilnova, Italy 1965
Mid-Century Modern layout featured specific pendant lighting and furniture that have been now not only functional however were additionally pieces of sculptural art.
A Jonathan Adler Mid-Century Modern Living Room
Geometrics are center stage in this room. Also search for incredible room dividers in cool contemporary designs.
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To take your house back in time to this inventive generation, formidable lighting is another need to-have accessory in your Mid-Century Modern interiors.
For an genuine Mid-Century Modern appearance use bold designs and geometrics if you choose to paper a wall.
There is likewise the all impartial Mid-Century Modern indoors which I assume could be very classy and stylish.
Don?T clutter the partitions of a Mid-Century Modern area with heaps of art work. Keep it easy and clean with a few formidable, high-quit pieces of artwork.
Retro-style hanging fireplaces have made a comeback! They had been very popular inside the ?60s and ?70s and are truly in style once more. These iconic layout portions honestly heat up your own home faster than conventional fireplaces due to the fact they radiate heat in all directions.
The Mid-Century Modern own family room commonly consisted of an open ground plan in aggregate with a fireplace targeted in the center of the room.
You can also hire a person to design a modern-day fashion ground-to-ceiling fireside made of natural stone.
Warm and earthy colours, largely thru the woods and different natural factors that predominate, are vital to the Mid-Century palette.
These shades are still warm and earthy however updated as properly.
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In a Mid-Century houses, the greater home windows the better. This room is perfection with it's shag carpet, notable furnishings, stone flooring, and floor to ceiling windows.
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