I’m going to let you in on a secret. Mid-century modern design is having a major moment and you need this look now. The extravagant and streamlined look of this movement is being revisited with a modern makeover. If you haven’t noticed - camel leather couches, starburst mirrors, and orb lighting has been getting more play these days. It’s made to look even better than when it first came around. Use the items below to score your own mid-century makeover for your lovely abode.
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1 | Wall Decor
Give your walls some mid-century love by adding some hanging plants in patterned pots or some abstract wall art for color! Pair your wall décor with some souvenirs from your travels to add character.
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2 | Bar Stools
Midcentury bar stools up the cool factor in your kitchen and makes it feel swanky. Take advantage of the seats to incorporate some fun color like orange.
3 | Accent Chairs
Incorporate accent chairs for instant flair. Imagine how your boring and dark corners will look with a stylish mid-century pink velvet chair in place. Add a faux fur throw to the chair for added comfort and style.
4 | Leather Seating
Camel colored leather seating makes relaxing look chic. It makes staple pieces more aesthetically pleasing with its warm beige color and coordinates well with other pieces in your home. Pair this luxe leather seating with warm wooden furniture with pops of color like blue, orange, red, or green.
5 | Velvet
What's more indulgent than super soft velvet? A light pink velvet couch is not only stylish, but incredibly comfy! You can add the liquid smooth feel to your windows as well with dark green velvet curtains for contrast and drama.
6 | Starburst Anything
Nothing is more iconic than the starburst silhouette when it comes to mid-century design. This bursting design reigned then and now. It's definitely taking over for this season. Utilize this design with brass starburst mirrors and clocks.
7 | Orb Lighting
Orb lighting was all the rage with its fresh design during the middle of the century. There was nothing like it before and people were absolutely fascinated by it. Since then, this round fixture has been updated to look very modern, which makes it easier to incorporate with the rest of your home.
8 | Oriental Rugs
Is anyone as excited as me about oriental rugs? They are design-filled comfort for your hardwood floors that get you style points effortlessly. Thanks to its growing popularity, they are easily accessible with affordable prices, so you can definitely have one for your living room, dining room, bedroom, and hall ways. The latest designs come pre-distressed, so you can get the chic antique look instantly.
9 | Wooden Furniture
Wooden furniture will never fall out of style. This time around, we’re looking at warm-colored wood and streamlined edges. This is great for staple seating and tables, which you can put your cool décor on top of.
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10 | Dining Tables
A mid-century dining table is absolutely necessary for your home. Not only is it a huge staple piece that every home needs, it is used everyday and for special occasions. Since it's essential for everyday dining, get-togethers, parties, and everything else life encompasses, it needs to last and look good doing it.
