Simplicity and vintage are trending. If you want a relaxed yet iconic decor, then mid-century furniture might be the way to go.
More and more people are leaning toward a more simplistic lifestyle. If you are one of those people, then redecorating your house with the more minimalistic tones of mid-century style might be a perfect way to escape the pressure of daily life right at home! Check out these three essential details you must be able to pinpoint in mid-century furniture.
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Mid-century modern style is considered a natural descendent of Modernism and is characterized by its streamlined simplicity in tune with vintage trends. If you are planning to redecorate and live in a mid-century modern home, check out these three essential features to look for when shopping for mid-century furniture:
Materials
You should identify furniture pieces built with more classic materials such as wood, leather, and velvet, as well as modern materials like glass, metal, and marble. This brings together a sense of coziness with visually innovative traits, perfect to relax at home.
Shapes
Look for either the organic or the geometrical, or even both! Mid-century furniture makes use of organic shapes, such as curves and smooth surfaces, but also geometrical shapes of a more mechanical flair. Either way you go (perhaps both) make sure the piece is always handcrafted, as this is a fundamental trait of mid-century design that you can’t go around.
Colors
As it was in any mid-century house in the 50s, this style unapologetically uses color palletes ranging from bright colors to joyful pastels. Vibrant tones of pink, yellow and orange, pastel tones of blue and green, discreet hues of grey and even the luxurious sheen of gold are commonplace. Decide what is best for your style and comfort in accordance to your personal preference.
It is all right to be a minimalist, but there is nothing wrong with a little touch of the iconic whenever you can. These were three essential details that you should look for when creating a relaxing environment at home… with a healthy dose of style!
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