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30 Mesmerizing Mid-Century Modern Living Rooms And Their Design Guides

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Design enthusiasts praise the mid-century modern style – but what is it, exactly? Coined by author Cara Greenberg in her 1984 collection, mid-century modern refers to pieces from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s which pushed the limits of engineering. Desperate for creativity after World War II, famed designers took war materials and molded them into iconic chairs, tables, and lights – goods still sought after and replicated - furniture whose design was never bettered. Follow our detailed guide and links on how to incorporate mid-century modern pieces – and the style’s philosophy of good living – into your own inspired living room full of 50’s wonder.

Make mid-century modern look effortless. Fit your lounge with the high, wooden windows typical of the style, using a tilter to afford fresh air. By using wooden-legged furniture, here a peach accent chair, nested coffee tables and long three-seater, your interior can offer difference without one piece dominating. Light a swing arm wall lamp like this, beside a Bell table lamp by Tom Dixon to pair matching metallics. Sprigs of poppies could add focus behind your couch, as ferns pop up in planters across your living room. By matching a leather floor pouf to your wooden joinery, you can provide a place to read books surrounding the TV.

Imagine mid-century modern away on holiday. Use shades of white, turquoise and gold beside an artificial Areca palm to create an everyday getaway. Stretch a Jute rug beneath your couches to add a dash more colour, and tie metallic end tables, each featuring three rounds of glass, into hues for leaf-patterned pillows. Prism coffee tables can further catch the eye with triangular legging, as a large arc floor lamp bends over the scene. Light up a wall of windows with the day’s incoming sun, finishing with turquoise tunes in a tufted floor pillow, couch cushions and table ornaments.

As day sets, settle for something warmer. Heat up a more masculine scene with a ceiling-held fireplace beside a white Wegner-style shell chair. Sit a wood and metal coffee table on a Jute rug to centre the space. Two Wegner Papa Bear-style chairs can cuddle up beside a monochrome ottoman, while a couch in the same hue can offer more snuggling. Polish off your interior with grass views through glass panes.

Grey and light wood are classic mid-century modern hues. Keep warmth in your living room with wooden walls on either side, while grey hues in your floor, seating and Jackson Pollock painting (here the number 14 in Gray) keep it spacious. Use the style’s ceiling-height windows to bring in light, and an Axis floor lamp to bring a focused glow to seating. With the Axis’ golden base harking to the seat and square coffee table’s legs, it’s easy to add glitz to this relaxed scene.

Think outside the square when designing inside. House trees in hand-blown glass, a table in spotted driftwood and a Jute rug in natural weave. Insert wooden-frame lounge chairs and floors to make it more modern, and two spiralling wall ornaments to match their tone. Ceramics in jade and lots of white – here shown in the lounges, walls and chaise longue – create breathing space for your outdoorsy interior.

Create the look with different materials and textures. To design an eclectic, yet not overpowering, living room, coat your seating brown in leather Barcelona-style chairs, mid-century modern classic chairs, and a blue metal accent chair in the Platner style. Join together a marble coffee table, metallic standing lamp and tulip-style end tables to create a lounge that looks ever so put-together.

Mid-century modern was originally created for smaller spaces. Use a brown leather sofa like the room above, but create your own vibe with a lightbulb pendant and dreamscape surfing photography. Let geometrics linger in a pentagon-legged coffee table and grey patterned rug. A range of potted plants, most notably here the Boston fern, can sit with your objects and photos to tie the look in.

Looking a little larger, this living room uses brown as an accent for notable pieces. To achieve this look, sit a demure mid-century sofa upon a varnished floor in the hue. Face two chairs in the style towards the couch for conversation, letting a sofa cushion, framed print and turntable box match them in colour. By using classic mid-century modern pieces, here a geometric-legged coffee table and standing swing lamp, you can add nature in potted ferns and an artificial ZZ plant. Lie a red Turkish rug upon your floor to suggest travel and avoiding jarring colours.

The mid-century look can look super-modern – although its pieces have never changed. Make like this sloped-roof living room and use a couple of masterpieces, such as the Verner Panton S-style chair and cheeky Ray Eames elephant. Other interesting finds, like the tortoise with the elephant, or red shell couch to the back, can add character. Build ceiling-height windows and rows of long wooden bookshelving to cement your interior’s mid-century modern influence.

Metallics are not just for the 21st Century. Employ them as feature pieces, by hanging a convex wall round and sitting a large copper floor lamp on your floor. Add hints of blue in a Myers sofa and rug to match patterned wallpaper, lending the blue to more knitted poufs. Finish with a few florals in a vase full of snapdragons, printed cushion and leaning stamen painting.

Create an entertaining area the 50’s greats would’ve been proud of. If decorating for a large, high-windowed space, scale up its walls with widely-spaced wooden panels, a series of white pendants and a large abstract artwork. Cover the floors and fireplace with red brick, keeping it warm with a large faux fur rug. Create a space for a chaise longue, Tom Dixon Wingback and school chairs, letting a rounded coffee table meet another in a triangle. Complete the look with a wistful baby grand and standing lamp for company.

Don’t be scared to have colour at your centre. Draw in the eye with a psychedelic piece beside a relaxed leather sofa set and geometric marble coffee table. Use light wood to softly cover your chair legs, shelving and wood stack, a potted tree to add nature.

Keep it classic in black, white and brown. Signal an eclectic style with dotted framed abstracts, abstracts like these or these. Employ a range of seating styles to populate your area, such as the Arne Jacobsen-style Egg chair, and a golden floor lamp to match your coffee table. Woollen textures can get cosy in fluffy ottomans, rugs, throws and cushions, whilst plants, such as the natural or artificial Fiddle Leaf Fig, can be presented for show.

Baby boomers will remember this decor of their parent’s style. Get nostalgic with a white and wooden frame, centred by a blue wall featuring a bookcase. Place two white sofas beside many smaller windows, and two tripod plant stands to bring the outside in. Draw in guests with a mid-century modern coffee table holding a Russel Wright pitcher full of roses, adding a geometric console in the 50’s style. A bookcase can stand as your final relic, full of vases and picture frames below a George Nelson-style ball clock spreading out its rays.

Get cosy with 50’s-style colouring. Relax your orange and grey room in three types of seating amidst mid-century style table lamps, available here and here. Hang two rectangular framed prints mirroring the shape of the windows. Design your furniture in light wood to keep it cohesive. Use a modern chair to drive in the accent color.

Grey and orange couldn’t look more different in this open plan rendition. Break colour dominance in your living room with two berry chairs and the Noguchi glass coffee table by Herman Miller, now available as an original or replica. Match its shine with a Flos Arco-style lamp gleaming silver in the corner, adding a hint of life with wooden plant stands. We recommend a simple grey rug and shelved ornaments to finish.

Heavily influenced by 30’s painter Mondrian, this living room uses mostly geometric shapes, shapes that Mondrian believed were of a higher nature. Open your living room to a bold feature wall almost copied from his pieces, falling to a triangular-patterned rug and chairs in block colouring. Allow breathing space by decorating with simple windows, white walls and a wooden table, console and floor.

Lucky enough to be surrounded by windows? Clothe your interior in charcoal, like this unique space. Showcase a ceiling-high feature fireplace amongst wooden accent chairs, adding small pops of colour in couch cushions, magazines, and two pieces of abstract art.

After more muted hues? Colour your furniture in teal and taupe, bordered by white walls and patterned floors. Matching wooden legs and a stone bookcase provide a good background for an Orient pendant looping over your wall.

Make your living room warmer, with a floor and half-wall in the polished wood of the style. Wrap a stone-coloured L-sofa around your windows, complementing the look with a white lined rug. Play with iconic pieces such as a Platner-style coffee table, black Swan-style chair and Serge Mouille floor lamp peeping over your sofa. Offer a spot by the fire with an Eames-style walnut stool. Splash turquoise about in hued watercolours and cushions.

Keep it warm yet light with wood and orange tones. Carve a wooden roof with rafters over a stark white floor, diffusing your bright orange wall with a rug in brown checkers. Opt for an Eames lounge chair, available as an original or replica, to tie your TV and orange hues together. A suite in taupe could look out to a Noguchi table, whose Herman Miller original and now-available replica are iconic of this style. Complete the look with a fireplace, cushions and vases.

Make the most of a beautiful outdoor view, with a few mid-century modern pieces. Wind a cream L-sofa beside a unique end table, here the iconic Platner side table, whose oscillating bands reflect the midday sun. Adding a lower side table, ball lamp and classic fluffy rug can make this look last a lifetime.

Decorate your living room a la Mad Men. Make the most of your high windows with a marble centre, brown leather seating and unique ceiling fans shown here. Pepper your lounge with standing lamps and an olive green armchair, for a perfect place to relax and watch the show.

Design like the Eames’ – using their own Pacific Palisades living room as inspiration. Take cues from their contemporary Mondrian, and build double-height windows and high wooden bookcases with his rectangular forms. Nest amidst a bevy of indoor plants, using the Eames’ chair designs and iconic bird, available as an Eames Bird replica. Fill vases with flowers, lean a ladder to the ceiling and add hanging paper lanterns to complete your homage.

Designed by architect Eero Saarinen for the industrialist J. Irwin Miller, this also-famous home was the beginning of a once-burgeoning trend – the conversation pit. Get inspired by Spanish and Middle Eastern influences, and construct a pink-couched depression in the middle of your floor, offering a space for focused chat. Scatter differently-coloured cushions to complement an iron table, figure and pot. A few roses in and out of the pit can also pretty up the scene.

Centre your mid-century modern living room around a rug. Take a bright-coloured Cubic rug and set it upon a wooden floor, inviting companionship with black chairs in the style. Accent the look with a marble standing fireplace and retro-style floor lamp.

White and wood mixes with grey and blue in this mid-century modern interior. Light its décor with a modern fireplace illuminating pockets of wood holding ornaments and frames. Starburst wall décor can act as your headline piece, while a shaggy rug, gold-rimmed table and geometric cushions create your home’s rested guests.

Looking for more modern adaptations of the mid-century modern style? These last three interiors should yield inspiration. This particular look, blessed with the décor’s high windows, can be achieved using more muted shades of wood to cover your floors and walls. Replace the style’s characteristic floor lamps with LEDs lighting each wall. Place a rug in the centre, and stand a plethora of chair styles in more recent materials. A low marble table can act as your room’s pivot point.

Use the classic mid-woods of the mid-century modern style, but throw distressed floorboards and charcoal into the mix. Go for the classic look with wooden window joinery, a Wegner-style Shell, mid-century style console and voluptuous bookshelf. Make it more modern with framed prints, not paintings; a rug that’s neat, not shaggy; and a central couch and ottoman that match a modern pendant.

Make mid-century modern work with a sunny veranda. Employ the starburst wall décor and laden bookshelves of old, adding a lime couch and black-painted floorboards. Add a central fireplace and rug to show evolution of the style. A Noguchi-style coffee table and faux sheepskin pillows can further twist the classics.


Recommended Reading:
58 Mid Century Modern Furniture Selections to Help You Recapture the Era
Ultimate Guide To Mid Century Modern Chairs
36 Stylish Mid Century Modern Coffee Tables
51 Mid Century Modern Dining Tables for a Timeless Dining Room Refresh

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40 Iconic Mid-Century Modern Living Room Ideas

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Sleek, simple, and iconic.

By Lucia Tonelli and Danielle Fox

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The mid-century modern style of interior design was popularized during the 1940s, and has yet to leave the mainstream gaze—for good reason. Defined by clean lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation, and high functionality, the style has an undeniably timeless appeal. Icons like Florence Knoll and Arne Jacobson—both of whom were prominent designers during the mid-century modern period—remain a strong part of the design conversation to this day, and their work still serves as inspiration for some of the world’s top creatives. While some homeowners will commit to a fully mid-century modern home, anyone can easily infuse this look into their living rooms with a few simple tweaks.

Below, see 40 mid-century modern living rooms that will take you back in time (and you won't want to come back).

Michael Biondo

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Statement Sculpture

In this Philip Johnson-designed "Wiley House" in New Canaan, Connecticut, a striking sculpture creates an organic focal point in the home's double-height glass pavilion-style living room.

Stephen Kent Johnson

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Mid-Century Contemporary

Inspired by Philip Johnson’s Glass House and Mies van der Rohe’s Farnsworth house, design firm Drake/Anderson fashioned this upstate NY home with mid-century modern furnishings that play into the home's contemporary architecture.

Larry Lederman

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Curved Lines

The living room in jazz pianist Dave Brubeck's Connecticut home features natural stone for the interior stairs, with original mid-century modern light fixtures and furnishings, all of which boast an organic curvature.

William Waldron

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Upstate Style

Consummate dealer and collector Benoist Drut of Maison Gerard weaves in mid-century modern style in the living room of his upstate New York retreat, with a cherry red shelving unit by Guy Roisse, a cocktail table by Karl Springer, and a 1940s American daybed.

Simon Upton

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Updated 1920s Penthouse

Interior designer Alisa Bloom brings mid-century modern touches to this 17th-floor apartment living room, including 1970s chairs from Revival, and a vintage cocktail table from Martin La Brocante.

Michael Biondo

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Floating Fireplace

This mid-century modern home, which was carefully restored by Roger Ferris + Partners, features a striking geometric fireplace, providing a place to cozy up by without sacrificing style.

Patrick Cline

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West Village Elegance

In the living room of this Nicole Fuller-designed pied-à-terre, the prewar architecture was given a contemporary twist with mid-century modern furnishings and decor—in a calming palette of blues and purples—bringing a sense of serenity to the space.

Thomas Kuoh

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Elevated Bachelor Pad

When interior designer Emilie Munroe was tapped to transform a modern bachelor pad, she furnished the living room in mid-century modern pieces, including two COUP swivel club chairs, which, according to Munroe, have strong wood bases, but also the softness of deep tufting in the upholstery.

R. Brad Knipstein

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California Cool

When Jennifer Jones was commissioned to redesign a 1950s San Francisco home in a way that “evoked Mad Men,” she chose low profile pieces and played with geometry, as is apparent in the cozy family room.

Michael Biondo

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Unique Pieces

A neutral mid-century modern living room in this Philip Johnson-designed home is elevated with a pink and purple set of human-shaped lounge chairs.

Courtesy of Marriott

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Contemporary Take

The lounge area of Le Méridien Chicago—Oakbrook Center, is a lesson in the timelessness of mid-century modern, with its graphic art and iconic furniture pieces.

Douglas Freidman

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A Lacquered Look

In Andy Cohen's West Village duplex, a Frank Lloyd Wright-esq custom staircase leads to a verdant seating area; the doors are painted in a custom green lacquer and the French club chairs are from Blackman Cruz.

Max Zambelli

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Laid Back Brooklyn Townhouse

In the living room of designer Kate Reynolds' Windsor Terrace townhouse, a Timothy Oulton chaise, Danish cocktail table, and wooden media console infuse the airy space with nods to traditional mid-century modern style.

R. Brad Knipstein

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1950s East Bay Loft

In a mid-century modern California home, designer Jennifer Jones applied a contemporary twist on the iconic style, with crisp white walls, floating shelves, and signature rounded furniture.

Courtesy of Scott Frances for Related-Oxford

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High Saturation

In a Hudson Yards model apartment designed by Neiman Marcus' Senior Vice President and Fashion Director, Ken Downing, an abundance of color, texture, and pattern were grounded in a contemporary take on the mid-century modern aesthetic.

Stephan Julliard

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Mid-Century Glamour

In a colorful London pied-à-terre, designer Irakli Zaria keeps the cloudy skies outdoors by infusing the home with bold pops of color, favoring shades of blue and gilded finishings. The seating area features three 1960s armchairs, rounded mid-century coffee tables, and custom Galerie Glustin screens.

Richard Powers

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Art-Inspired Spaces

The living room of this Alex Papachristidis-designed Manhattan apartment is swathed in bright whites, with indulgent blue art and sculptural mid-century modern furniture. A pair of 1960s chairs from John Salibello is in a Manuel Canovas fabric, the custom sofas are covered in Holland & Sherry fabrics, and the Karl Springer cocktail table (foreground) is from Mantiques Modern.

Francis Amland

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1970's Monaco Living Room

In a Monte Carlo apartment decorated by Emil Humbert and Christophe Poyet, the living room balances sophistication and restraint with mid-century velvet chairs, pale blue walls, and brass-and-alabaster pendants.

Simon Upton

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Black And White Living Room

In a home belonging to designers Kevin Roberts and Timothy Haynes, the black and white living room showcases 1950s armchairs by Joseph-André Motte, upholstered in a Holland & Sherry fabric. The 1960s cocktail table is by Tommi Parzinger.

William Waldron

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Whimsical Living Room

The living room of fashion designer Erin Beatty and filmmaker Lex Sidon’s West Village duplex, which was designed by Lara Apponyi and Michael Woodcock of Work + Sea, features a leather sofa by Michael Felix, a love seat by Pinch, and Marcel Breuer chairs from Knoll; the marble cocktail table is a custom design, the stool by Reinaldo Sanguino is from the Future Perfect, the floor lamp is by Noir, the rug is by Aelfie, and the paintings are by Jimmy Lee Sudduth, left, and Willie Jinks.

William Abranowicz

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A Contemporary California Ranch

In a cabin on Portia de Rossi and Ellen DeGeneres' Santa Monica Mountain ranch, the living room features a 1960 Illum Wikkelso sofa and a 1965 Ib Kofod-Larsen armchair; the 18th-century postal desk is Swedish and the floor lamp is by Alison Berger.

Luke White

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Contemporary Farm Restoration

An artist enlisted the help of a London architecture firm to help transform a dilapidated farm building. In the newly restored living area, you will find Gia Ponti chairs with a view of the River Stour.

Simon Upton

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West Village Living Room

Richie Jackson and Jordan Roth's apartment in Manhattan has a living room with a 1940s club chair by Jean-Michel Frank and a 1970s Maison Jansen circular banquette upholstered in shearling and leather by Edelman. The artwork is by Julian Opie.

Joshua McHugh

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Linen Sofas and Leather Lounge Chairs

In the living room of a house in Sag Harbor, New York, which was decorated by architect David Mann of MR Architecture + Decor, the custom sofa is covered in a Nobilis linen, the lounge chairs are by BassamFellows, and the cocktail table is by Soraya Ltd. The ceiling’s wood-veneer wall covering is by Maya Romano, the lamp is by Isamu Noguchi, and the abaca rug is from Mark Nelson Designs.

Bjorn Wallander

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Mid-Century With A Parisian Twist

In the living room of fashion designer Andrew Gn's Paris apartment, 1950s wing chairs by Melchiorre Bega, upholstered in a Lelievre fabric, face armchairs by Emiel Veranneman and a cocktail table by Fredrik Schriever-Abeln, both from the 1960s. The custom-made floor lamps are by Didier Bazille, a painting by Philippe Garouste de Clauzade hangs above an Art Nouveau wood mantelpiece, the stools are late-19th-century and the kilim is Turkish.

Photography by Simon Upton

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Shades Of Blue

In this master suite, the sofa is upholstered in an Osborne & Little fabric, the 1950s armchairs are by Gianfranco Frattini, the resin-top cocktail table is by Jean Brand, and the 1960s daybed is by Geneviève Martineau-Dausset. The photographs are by Rineke Dijkstra, the painting is by Friedrich Kunath, and the carpet is by Beauvais.

Douglas Friedman

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Mid-Century Brazilian

This living room holds mid-century Brazilian rosewood chairs, stools purchased at auction, armchairs found on eBay, and a sofa by Classic Sofa upholstered in a Manuel Canovas fabric. The side tables are from Prime Gallery in Palm Springs, California, paintings by José Parlà flank a South African wall hanging made from cowrie-shell-embellished aprons, and the rug is Moroccan.

Richard Powers

28 of 40

Modern Tree House

A family room's sofa and ottoman are by Ligne Roset, the Saarinen side table is by Knoll, and the chairs are by Hans Wegner. The Arco lamp is by Flos, the pillows and rug are custom designs, and the tapestry was created from a traditional Bhutanese man's robe.

William Waldron

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A Mid-Century Renovation

In the living room of Evan and Ku-Ling Yurman's TriBeCa apartment, which was renovated by Richard Moschella and Steven Roberts of Moschella + Roberts, the mid-century furnishings include a pair of Nanna Ditzel chairs, a Hans Wegner armchair, and a cocktail table by Hendrik van Keppel and Taylor Green, purchased at auction.

William Abranowicz

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Monochromatic With A Pop Of Color

The living room of television producer Ellen Rakieten's Los Angeles apartment was designed by Anne Coyle. A Louis XV-style desk by Baker is paired with a side chair by Jonathan Adler.

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Lucia Tonelli Assistant Editor Lucia Tonelli is an Assistant Editor at Town & Country, where she writes about the royal family, culture, real estate, design, and more. 

12 Cool Mid-Century Modern Bathroom Ideas

The simple lines, industrial materials, brilliant use of color, and the impeccable craftsmanship of some of the best furniture designers who have ever lived are just a few of the good reasons mid-century modern design inspires many. If you are one of those people who are ready to make your 1950s bathroom renovation dreams come true, then you have come to the right place. Here are 12 ways to bring some vintage retro magic to your bathroom design.

1. Atomic star formations are required.

You can't think of mid-century modern design without conjuring up images of the iconic atomic star. Because of its popularity, lighting designers soon began using this asymmetrical shape for concealed fixtures, chandeliers and pendants. Jenny Komenda of the Little Green Notebook blog opted for a stunning chandelier above her vintage clawfoot tub for a little retro glamour.

2. Don't be afraid to use bold colors.

Many mid-century designs feature vibrant colors from time to time. While there are several color palettes typical of the design era, cooler hues allow designers to have fun. The subway-style white tile in this bathroom serves as a neutral backdrop against a bright orange clawfoot tub.

3. Wooden furniture should play a major role.

Wooden washbasin cabinets are the perfect opportunity for you to bring a mid-century vibe to your bathroom. Look for options with simple lines, pointed legs, and minimal ornamentation, like this vintage dressing table that Bre from Brepurposed was lucky enough to find on Craigslist.

Minimal embellishment, quality materials and unique shapes are all hallmarks of mid-century design. Bathroom fixtures like this toilet paper holder from Ferm Living are perfect.

5. Implement asymmetrical shapes.

Mid-Century Design introduced many of the curvaceous asymmetrical shapes commonly associated with the design era. Designer Kelly Westler, in typical bold fashion, shows us how to get this design trend right. She chose a gorgeous, organic silhouette cosmetic mirror for the bathrooms of the soon-to-be-opened Downtown Proper Hotel.

6. Look for simple lines even in pendant lights.

Simple lines and the use of honest materials are hallmarks of mid-century design, as are these mini pendant lights designed by Sara Sherman Samuel for Cedar & Moss. While the design movements that preceded the Mid-Century Modern era emphasized overly decorative elements, Modernist design brought a simplicity to the design world that we just can't get enough of.

7. Use industrial materials.

As it is today, the use of industrial materials such as glass, concrete, steel and brass were quite common during the mid-century design era. The Bright Design Lab did a great job of incorporating gorgeous brass details throughout this contemporary bathtub. The result is a sophisticated dressing room that is sure to be endorsed by Mad Men's Don Draper.

8. Add playful pop art accents.

The pop art movement was on the rise at the same time that mid-century modern design was becoming an established style. Inspired by pop art, this bathroom accessories set from Seletti is a whimsical way to pay homage to the artists of the time, while adding some pop of color.

9. Not all wall sconces are the same.

Vintage lamps, while beautiful, are not the most sustainable options on the market. Don't worry, you can still enjoy your adorable vintage look while being a friend of the environment. We just love these hand blown glass brass wall sconces from Cedar & Moss that will fit seamlessly into your mid-century inspired bathroom.

10. Teak accents needed.

Trade in your fluffy bath mat for a simple yet elegant teak wood bath mat. Crate & Barrel has a great option, and the bonus is that it's eco-friendly too.

11. Mix and match simple patterns.

Choosing a pattern combination can be tricky, but the end result is worth the effort to get it right. Half the battle is finding the perfect patterned backdrop that works well with other patterns without making your bathroom design too busy or hectic.

12. Emphasize nature with stylish ceramics.

In the mid-20th century, ceramics were everywhere, from pre-millennial pink toilet paper holders to biomorphic toothpaste holders. Not only do they make stylish accessories, ceramic planters are also a cost-effective way to bring a bit of freshness into a room, which was a key element of mid-century modern design. This beautiful vertical planter from West Elm is perfect for the bathroom. Tip: Choose plants that will thrive in a humid environment.

Mid-century modern ideas for a modern bedroom interior


Beloved for its clean lines, effortless appeal, added wood elements and charming aesthetic décor, mid-century modern has come a long way since its humble beginnings. start. This decor style became famous in the 1950s, really had a huge impact in the 60s, and today also mid-century modern as a style is incredibly popular. While the word modern may not seem like a perfect fit for mid-century decor at first glance, it's actually just the right word to give any contemporary bedroom the twist it deserves.

When it comes to adding mid-century flair to a bedroom without removing or transforming the entire room, the nightstand can and should start. Nightstands are not only absolutely essential, but they can really give a new feel to a room. For a mid-century feel, add a simple wooden nightstand with two or more sections for functionality. A chest of drawers made of natural wood will also be a good purchase in this case.

Placed on the floor, an appropriate style rug will quickly add something new and fresh to a room's décor. There is something quite beautiful and even whimsical about adding a classic touch to a room. A pattern in neutral tones will make the interior feel great without compromising the current color scheme.

To brighten up a room, add an accent wall with a touch of the 70s.

Chaise lounges as furniture are good because they are very comfortable. In addition, they can become another recreation area.

Modern set, a small sofa and an armchair with a chaise longue can become one of the most interesting elements of the bedroom, adding extra space to the room. It will become a place where you can sit and read a book without going straight to bed to relax. Having extra seating is great when you need to have an extra area for guests who want to sit in the room.

When it comes to mid-century modern, one of the main rules of decorating is to maintain an elegant aesthetic. All pieces of furniture should be minimal yet effective. A minimal approach should be taken, adding some color, texture and pattern. The simpler the items, the more pieces of furniture you can use.

When working with natural elements, consider wood and fresh greenery for that classic approach that permeates the entire room.

If the bedroom has a large window, make full use of it. Wood-panelled walls add a rustic hint with just the right amount of warmth and texture. There is always a natural texture that blends with the wood-paneled walls and sets off the mid-century modern furniture to the fullest.

White is also a clean and crisp color for this style and goes well with any existing décor. Seamlessly weaving pastels into decor for a soft transition between colors, as well as white, you can create a stunning modern bedroom interior, but with a touch of mid-century style.

Mid-Century decor is known for its minimal color palette, with whites always a good idea. White shades fill the room with ethereal charm, are airy and work well with existing decor.

Add indoor plants to your updated bedroom interior. Greenery is the perfect complement to a room, as plants carry both color and appeal.

These few simple tips will help you modernize your bedroom interior with outdated items and create an incredibly cozy and comfortable space in the mid-century modern style.

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