TrendAlert – Mid Century Modern
There’s something absolutely captivating about the sleek, clean lines of mid-century interiors. Since its inception after World War II, the perfectly balanced aesthetics of the Mid-century style created an arresting vibe that remains stylish and timeless to this day.
Mid-century interiors is characterised by its simple, straight-forward look. As society started to thrive post-WWII, households wanted something simple and functional for their homes. Mid-century modern combined a practical, democratic approach to interiors, making every facet of a home decoration easy, organic and relatable. Unlike pre-WWII’s highly embellished interior trends, Mid-century modern went back to the essentials and focused on quality, craftsmanship and usability.
The Drapers on their vintage-looking bedcover; Photography courtesy of Michael Yarish/AMC
Megan Draper serves cocktails to neighbors Arnold and Sylvia Rosen. Photography courtesy of Michael Yarish/AMC.
The popularity of Mad Men placed the spotlight back on Mid-century modern!
Join the trend and let the mid-century modern style be your #designspiration for your rooms. Here are a few tips:
Curves and Angles
Mid-century modern interiors focused on streamlined, geometric and organic lines. Combine curves and angles together to create a distinct chic vibe to mid-century modern room. Choose furnishings and decors that have interesting curves and angles to add a Mad Men-esque statement to your room.
Statement Lighting
Though function is highly celebrated in this trend, form was not forgotten. Mid-century style decors started the advent of multi-purpose furnishings. This is clearly seen in the striking light fixtures of the period that doubled as artistic focal points to the room. Add statement lighting to your room to create this elegant mod style.
Eye-popping Technicolour
Mid-century modern style combined dark, earthy and neutral colours with high-saturated highlight colours. This brought a warm, eclectic touch to its interiors. Pair olive greens, browns, taupe and grey with bright poppin’ colours for a mid-century room palette.
Prints and Patterns
Geometric prints and artwork were in vogue during this period. Take a #stylecue and add prints and patterns to your rug, wallpaper or mounted artworks to create a nice mid-century vibe to your room.
A print by David Weidman in Olson’s office. Photography by Eric Laignel.
Ted Chaough’s warm character represented by the wood furniture in his office. Photography courtesy of Jaimie Trueblood/AMC.
Here are some Mid Century Modern Style mood boards to give you that chic Mad Men-esque style!
Make your bedroom feel like a set of Mad Men with this combination.
UPHOLSTERED BED
This bed features a gorgeous boxy tufted headboard that’s very Mad Men.Plus, its two built-in drawers allow you to maintain a sleek and clutter-free room.
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BEDSIDE TABLEThis side table combines the warmth of wood and the modernity of matte chrome legs to create an ultra-chic bedside table.
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Turn your private sanctuary into a hip n’ groovy space with this combination
TIMBER BEDThis bed frame presents an iconic design that’s reminiscent of the 50s. Timeless as well as sophisticated, this Tasmanian Oak bed frame sets the tone to your mid century inspired bed room.
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PENDANT LIGHT Combine multiple Armet Pendant lights in varying lengths create a functional art-installation inspired piece for your room.
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BEDSIDE Get the matching Brooklyn bedside to upgrade your room into a suite and score instant #stylepoints.
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Go pastel-chic with this combination
UPHOLSTERED BEDThis bed bed features the preferred Wingback-style headboard of mid-century designs. Its lacquered wooden feet perfectly combines with the overall design to create a cosy and welcoming effect to the bed.
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FLOOR LAMPThis floor lamp presents a timeless, sophisticated choice for bedroom lighting. Its curved design adds instant #stylepoints to your room.
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BEDSIDE TABLEThis bedside features an iconic retro silhouette. The slanted legs and the boxy design screams MAD MEN!
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Take a #stylecue out of this chic Mid Century Modern Trend with BEDWORKS! We offer finely crafted sophisticated beds and bedroom furniture that adds to the style factor of your rooms.
Our 100% Australian-made beds and bedroom furniture come in a wide range of customisable options to suit your needs.
Visit our online store www.bedworks.com.au or our Sydney showroom to view our entire range!
Disclaimer: All interior design and furniture images are for demonstration purposes only and in no way claimed by BEDWORKS as their own, unless otherwise stated.
Credits to the owners of the images:
http://homedesignlover.com/bedroom-designs/midcentury-modern-bedroom/http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/15-beautiful-vintage-mid-century-bedroom-designs/http://rilane.com/bedroom/18-vivid-and-chic-mid-century-bedroom-design-ideas/http://www.interiordesign.net/slideshows/detail/8017-welcome-to-1969/?single=truehttp://www.designbuildideas.eu/the-retro-modern-interior-design-living-rooms/http://www.brit.co/mid-century-modern/
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