The mid-century modern craze continues to dominate Pinterest and any conversation surrounding home redecoration.
The mid-century trend is known for its juxtaposition with organic shapes and new materials to reinvent older, traditional pieces. In other words, if you walk into a room with an oversized couch or colorful chair with thin legs holding it up, that is a mid-century modern design.
More designers and woodcrafters are making statement pieces to help homes achieve this unique, innovative aesthetic.
If you’re new to the mid-century modern world, here are a few ways you can upgrade your home to integrate the design trend:
Wood Furniture
It’s time to bring wood back into your home. Whether you want to refurbish an old dining table or hire a woodcrafter to create a beautiful wood coffee table to liven up your living space, wood furniture is a great way to bring mid-century modern vibes into your space.
If you’re looking to style your room with modern wood furniture, there are professional woodcrafters that have been making exquisite furniture for years. So why limit your new home to just a wooden coffee table or dining table? The options are endless. Play around by adding wooden statement pieces like:
- Bed frames
- Dressers
- Side tables
- Desks
- Console tables
Upgrade Your Kitchen
Gone are the days of curved edges and elaborate cabinetry. Clean, sharp lines are the new trend and will create a mid-century feel with solid colors. When picking out new appliances, stick with one cohesive style or material. We recommend stainless steel. For anyone who prefers not to break out into bright colors, try black faucets that can add a unique look to your kitchen without overwhelming the space.
For those with a bigger budget, you can consider installing a marble island to brighten the kitchen.
Leather Sofas
Mid-century modern sofas can come in different shapes, colors and sizes, but we want you to think even further out of the box. Leather sofas became a trend in the 1960s, and whether refurbished or new, they can add character and class to your living room. Although on the pricier side of furniture, a leather sofa can last you years if taken care of properly!
Light Fixtures
Don’t neglect lights. Adding a gold pendant light or a rattan pendant above your dining table will brighten your space and become an eyepiece to admire. Don’t be scared to go outside of the box when picking a light fixture. Just keep it consistent. For example, if you opt for a gold chandelier, tie it in with a gold lamp, and now you have cohesive light fixtures.
Use of Colors
While white walls are great, they’re not for every home. Don’t be afraid to play around with pastel and muted colors. Earthy green and pastel pink, yellow and blues are great alternatives to any living space as they corporate color without focusing away from the furniture.
Mirrors
Mirrors are a great way to add extra light and make a room feel larger than it is. You can go the extra mile when looking for mirrors and experiment with different shapes and frame textures.
