Contemporary vs Mid Century Modern Modern Contemporary design integrates easily with other styles. Said to be more minimalist than MCM with even less hardware, no legs storage cabinets, less accent colors, hard sharper lines and less reliant on a “nature / … Continued
What is unique about Mid-Century Modern Lovers? What makes fans and collectors of Mid Century Modern so unique is they have a bent for something different, the whimsical and unusual. They are partial to a smart and nontraditional look in … Continued
What is meant by ‘Mid-century Modern’ in decorating? Mid Century Modern (MCM) is a descriptor of just a section of the much larger movement, American Modernism. However MCM style and sensibility will affect architecture, textiles, furniture, art and home … Continued
Need a book recommendation on Mid-Century-Modern decorating? We are the best at scouting for books on MCM design, decor, art, architecture and history! Extensive selections of our favorite Mid Mod design books here: BOOKS ON DESIGN … Continued
Turquoise “Both a modern & ancient color classic?” No color palette from the Mid Century Modern era would be complete without some shade of Turquoise. Often confused with it’s bluer brothers aqua and teal, turquoise reflects light in a strong … Continued
The Most Unique Modern Contemporary Bedroom Styles we’ve seen Here are a list of distinctive modern STYLES you may have not come across: Monochrome Gray Urban Penthouse Modern Bohemian (Modern BoHo) Industrial Style Modern Minimalist Japanese Style Chic Mid-Century … Continued
We just moved into a lovely mid-century modern house and need help with decorating tips I would break it down into these categories: Tip#1 – Color Schemes – Mid Mod Colors – bright hues including pops of red, olive, … Continued
Where can I buy a mid century modern coffee table? The real question is, “How much do you want to spend on a mid century coffee table?” Hate to answer a question with a question, but TODAY there are many … Continued
The Organic Simple Shapes Of Mid Century Chairs Some have an egg shape, some have a swan shape (keeping with mid century design’s affinity for forms in nature). Some of The Eames Side Chairs designed for Herman Miller are most … Continued
Shapes of The Wild & Wonderful Mid Century Lamps General characteristics of many MCM lamps: They may be a two tiered (or) tulip shaped fiberglass parchment Flying saucer / satellite (Sputnik) shapes Industrial styling Starbursts Jacks shapes (ball & … Continued