![]() ![]() The 1960s saw an earthier, slightly psychedelic palette (think: avocado green, burnt sienna, and harvest gold).Īlthough midcentury colors are still lovely in modern-day room designs, floor-to-ceiling coverage can approach dangerous (read: tacky) territory unless you're a master colorist, like designer Dani Nagel, of Dazey Den, who decked out her Hollywood Hills living room in many shades of pink. By the 1950s, primary colors (red, blue, yellow, and white, too) and creamy pastels (Calamine-lotion pink, soft turquoise, and minty green) were everywhere. The midcentury's newfound optimism also promoted a fresh take on color: Furniture, decor, and even architectural facades of the day incorporated bright, cheerful colors celebrating America's recovered prosperity. Likewise, ample walking room (ideally 30 inches) should be left in front of, between, and in the back of large pieces of furniture, and coffee tables should sit 14 to 18 inches away from sofas. Avoid crowding windows by piling plants and furniture in front of them, and ensure sightlines to windows and doors are always maintained. Foster visual and physical openness, by enabling free movement-of air, people, and light-throughout every room, as in this Beverly Hills dining room by Veneer Designs. Whether you live in a big home with a large common space or in a smaller-scale apartment makes no difference: Optimal flow is the key to channeling midcentury vibes. "Traditional homes were planned with compartmentalizations that separated service, entertainment, private, and social areas, and the midcentury movement created an egalitarian blurring of the lines," Myers explains. Once midcentury modern architecture rose to prominence, smaller rooms previously designated for special occasions had all but disappeared, replaced by large, open common spaces in which family members could congregate in designated activity zones. To bring midcentury design into your own home (in a thoroughly modern way), follow these 15 tips.ĭesign: Veneer Designs Photo: Marisa Vitale And it's the main reason why the midcentury modern style still feels fresh today.īut, as with any interior design style, sticking too literally to the midcentury theme can make a room look too contrived, or worse yet, super-dated. This pared-down approach contrasted the ornate Victorian style that reigned before the mid-1930s. ![]() Materials and furniture forms were basic, and prices accessible. In addition to sleeker furniture and decor, the style was also manifested in the construction of new homes ( à la architects Frank Lloyd Wright, Joseph Eichler, and Richard Neutra) that featured low, flat rooflines, massive window-walls, and more mindful connections to their surrounding environments. The midcentury modern movement took hold in post-WWII America, in response to our rejuvenated economy and to the suburban, middle-class housing boom that followed. Her projects have appeared in publications such as MyDomaine, Elle Decor, Domino, and House Beautiful. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design from Cornell University and is a LEED-accredited professional who lives in L.A. Natalie Myers is the principal interior designer behind Veneer Designs. ![]()
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