3 Examples That Show How To Go Full Mid Century Modern
The mid century modern style can be introduced to any room with a single piece of retro furniture or a specific fabric print, but sometimes it’s more fun to go the whole hog. These three home designs not only employ mid century modern furniture, but each piece of wall decor and every floor is selected to accentuate this distinctive aesthetic. They are also illustrative of medium, small and large size properties (respectively) so there is something here to suit every scale. During the home tours we will find inspiration for mid century modern colour palettes, mid century modern style lighting, mirrors, and bookcases, which fill aspirational living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and quirky bathrooms.
Our first tour is a sophisticated mid century modern interior with a youthful twist. A streamline mid century modern sofa and matching upholstered bench are accented with duck egg blue bolsters and cappuccino cushions. Two very different mid century modern coffee tables make an eclectic mix on the living room rug, whilst a single shelf serves as another handy surface just behind the sofa. A stylish swing arm wall lamp extends from an arty wall treatment.
Mid century modern inspired bookcases make a rich wall of woodtone and metal. A paper floor lamp and two accent chairs make up the third side of the U-shaped lounge furniture arrangement.
The area rug has been picked out in a muted shade of pale red to match the feature fireplace. The hanging kinetic sculpture is by Sarah Perez
An open walkway leads from the lounge into the dining room. Banquette seating folds around two sides of the dining table. A wall sconce shines on each side of a large wall painting.
Built in bookshelves and base cabinets neatly fill an alcove.
Opposite the dining area there is a one wall kitchen with an enviable pantry. Green and amber tile flooring fills the bijou space with colourful character.
Our second tour is a small home with big mid century modern ideas. A neat sofa is dwarfed by a long mid century coffee table and large modern chandelier.
A modern fireplace sits inside a unique chimney breast, decorated with a plaster fanning technique that’s gently reminiscent of the mid century anaglypta trend.
The wooden small side table draws the eye down into a traditional wood parquet floor.
The fireplace is a connecting feature between the lounge and dining room. A small bar sits at one side of the dining room, which could be used for a quick coffee, or more usefully as a workspace.
A comfortable reading chair sits in the light of the window by the bookcase. Wood grain mid century modern chairs accompany a black dining table.
In the hallway, a mid century modern reproduction Atollo lamp shines gold against a grey concrete wall. The raw backdrop lets retro inspired pieces sing out.
The same modern wall sconce design appears at each end of the white and wood tone hall.
A modern platform bed is dressed in a simple monochrome bed set.
Concrete builds another backdrop inside a grey and black bathroom scheme.
Ribbed wood texturises the bathroom door, inside a smooth black surround. The bathroom vanity continues the sleek aspect of the design, with grey flat fronted units and a glossy black countertop.
A monochrome mat is laid out between a black bathtub and a black framed shower enclosure. A black wall hung toilet completes the set.
Gold wall mirrors and a gold faucet brighten the room palette.
The polished stainless steel modern coffee table cuts sharply across the rounded-off chair silhouettes. Тhe main feature of this living room are rounded walls, which were introduced to eliminate corners and a predictably straight corridor.
A low sectional sofa is wrapped in soft sandy colour, whilst an umber rug flames across the microcement floor.
The Cesca chair by Marcel Breuer came a little before mid century modern, but they buzz a complementary retro vibe–as does the UFO saucer dining pendant light above. A white decorative vase accentuates the white marble round dining table.
Warm wooden cabinets embrace the cool kitchen.
A decorative wall mirror brings organic shape to the hallway. A corner pouf makes use of a small recess.