Of all the decorating trends, the mid-century modern style is the one that has enjoyed lasting appeal in recent years. It’s easy to see why this aesthetic is the go-to choice for both interior designers and homeowners alike. If you’re a fan of the functional yet stylish designs of the mid-century era, you may be keen to adopt this look for your own home. Attempting to replicate a décor style can be tricky. After all, you don’t want to put time, money, and effort into redecorating your home, only to find that the finished look doesn’t match your expectations.
The following tips will help you to avoid any DIY disasters and introduce the mid-century modern look into your home successfully:
Select Your Color Palette
When it comes to colors, mid-century design offers an array of choices. Colors used in interior design during this period really vary, so you have plenty of options to play around with. One option is to embrace the vibrant primary colors often used in mid-century design. Think geometric patterned wallpaper in bold designs and equally bold colorways. Orange, yellow, or red combined with a more muted color, such as baby blue, is an excellent way to embrace mid-century style and create a striking contrast.
If primary colors on every wall isn’t for you, you could opt for white-painted walls paired with bold, colorful framed prints instead.
Choose Understated Furniture with Clean Lines
Many pieces of mid-century furniture have become modern icons. Think of G-Plan sideboards, Eames chairs, and the famous Barcelona chair. These design-led pieces of furniture all feature clean lines and are designed for both function and aesthetics.
While the originals may be expensive and hard to source, seeking out reproductions of these classic mid-century furniture pieces will help you to recreate the look for less. The mid-century style featured lots of teak furniture. If you want to mix things up, you could introduce molded plastic furniture, too, such as the classic tulip table.
Pick the Perfect Flooring
Flooring is often an overlooked element when it comes to interior design. However, your flooring choices can either make or break your finished look. Subtle wood or stone effect luxury vinyl flooring is an ideal choice of floor for mid-century look. Laying your floor in a chevron or herringbone style is an excellent way to make your flooring a design feature in its own right and to create a cohesive look throughout your rooms.
Add Accessories
Finally, don’t forget to add some accessories to create the perfect finish touches for your mid-century modern interior design, and to bring the entire scheme together.
Large rugs in geometric prints are an excellent way to add texture to your room, and look really effective positioned underneath a sleek teak coffee table. Introducing some plants to the room is another really effective way to recreate the mid-century look. The Swiss Cheese plant aka Monstera Delisiosa with its distinctive dark green leaves is a must-have for any mid-century modern living room.