What is meant by ‘Mid-century Modern’ in decorating?

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 décor. MCM decorating may consist of:

Geometric Shapes (Circles, rectangles, squares, triangles, etc.– they have a clear edge, and are often symmetrical) or

Organic Shapes (Organic shapes have a natural look and flowing curving appearance. They are typically irregular and asymmetrical)  or Abstract Shapes.  

Pops of citrus or bright colors offset organic and wood tones brought into a Mid Century Décor.  Starburst clocks and Space Age lamps occur in an MCM decorating plan.

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Billy B. is an expert consultant in design and color in the Mid Century Modern style. He has degrees in Web Design from Emory University and in Advertising Design from Central Piedmont College. Since 2009, he has run his own successful freelance web design business in Atlanta, Georgia.