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Mid-Century Modern Design Tips

One of the most popular interior design styles in history, mid-century modern (MCM) blends a subtle-yet-futuristic look with clean lines and open layouts, which come together with muted tones and pops of retro-inspired colors. Most popular in the ’50s and ’60s (hence “mid-century”), we’re seeing a revival of this look, elevating this style to a fresh, modern look.

 

What is MCM interior design?
Heavily influenced by the Bauhaus movement and the works of Mies van der Rohe and Le Corbusier, MCM interior design focuses on clean lines, sleek curves and angles, simple futuristic forms, pops of retro-inspired colors and abstract art. It rose in popularity post-WWII when the need for homes drastically increased as soldiers returned home and wanted to start their families. Thanks to a shortage of wood during this era, the use of steel and other readily available materials made their way into design. There also was an explosive push toward modernizing the interior look and feel of the American home. Gone were the days of elaborate, ornate pieces—sleek and simple forms started to dominate the scene, combined with a fusion of indoor with outdoor through a mix of steel and natural materials like wood and stone.

 

What are the main characteristics of MCM?
Key elements of today’s take on MCM include:

 

How can people bring MCM into their home?
The most important thing when introducing any style into your home is balance, which is essentially the nature of MCM.

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