{"id":28,"date":"2019-06-18T07:00:33","date_gmt":"2019-06-18T07:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/midcenturyathome.com\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2019-07-25T18:31:33","modified_gmt":"2019-07-25T18:31:33","slug":"mid-century-modern-living-room","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/midcenturyathome.com\/mid-century-modern-living-room\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get the Right Mid-Century Modern Living Room Look"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Design\ntrends are never meant to remain unchanged. Various concepts and\nthemes appear during different eras and fade with the times. Certain\nstyles and themes remain popular and are replicated during different\neras either with changes or without changes. Mid-century modern style\nwhich refers to the styles that were introduced in the period between\nthe 1930s and 1960s is one among the few styles that are hugely\npopular. This is despite the fact that this style is all about\nminimalism and functionality, unlike other periodic design concepts\nwhich focus on intricate designs and bold colour combinations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nbest part about mid-century modern style is the fact that it can\nbe integrated with any decor easily with slight modifications.\nThe right kind of furniture and minor modifications is all that is\nrequired to achieve a makeover and give any room a mid-century modern\nliving style. Living rooms are the perfect candidate for this\nmakeover and it is easy to achieve this transformation by choosing\nthe right kind of furniture. In which century modern living room\nwould typically have a sofa, a coffee table, tv console, and\narmchair. The right type of designs, colors, and materials is all\nthat is required to make a living room look like a mid-century modern\nliving room. Here is detailed information about how this can be\nachieved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Different\ntypes of furniture in mid-century modern living rooms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As\nmentioned above, the different types of furniture in a\nmid-century modern living room are basically four but could include\nan additional desk and separate tables for use as a tv stand and\nconsole tables. Each piece of furniture as a distinct style gives it\nthe mid-century modern look. For instance, the design is generally\nelegant and minimalistic, free from heavy ornamentation or detailing.\nFunctionality is of primary importance, and the materials used\nin mid-century modern furniture are generally natural. This also\nensures that the furniture is rugged and durable. It is, however,\ntrue that presently, furniture available in the market are made\nfrom composite materials with a natural finish. For instance, wood\nveneer and wood finish are typically used on composite materials to\ngive it the appearance of natural wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\ncolors that are used in different furniture for mid-century modern\nliving rooms are typically warm and belong to that category of colors\nwhich are as close as possible to colors found in natural\nmaterials. In other words, you will find that the color of materials\nappears to be as close as possible to wood leather and metal. The\ncraftsmanship of furniture of mid-century modern style was more\nabout straight lines and uncomplicated designs. The need was clearly\nto build furniture and products that last long by blending different\ntypes of materials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sofas\n– mid-century modern living rooms typically have sofas that are our\nspace-saving and multipurpose. A sofa could double up as a day bed or\nan additional bed by a simple rearrangement. Sofas generally sport\nupholstery that gives a touch of class and elegance to the living\nroom. Low profile in terms of height, the sofas offer comfortable\nsitting posture, with the right height of armrest and backrest.\nColors are generally warmer and easy to blend in with any theme\nor decor in homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coffee\ntables\n– these low profile tables were the ideal complement for\nsofas making the living room a comfort zone for guests and\noccupants alike. Simple and elegant, the coffee tables have adequate\nspace for placing beverages. Certain coffee tables do have an\nadditional level below, which is typically used for placing books and\nnewspapers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TV console\ntables\n– mid-century modern living rooms offer the ultimate living\nexperience for homeowners. The low profile TV console tables\nperfectly match the low profile of the armchairs and sofas, giving\nultimate during pleasure. The simplistic and uncomplicated tv console\ntable designs give easy access to electronic gadgets necessary for\nviewing television while keeping messy cables out of sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Desk\n– writing desk made in the mid-century modern design is useful for\nemployees and businessman who you prefer to work ok in the living\nroom or keep required documents for easy access. Here again, the\ndesigns are uncomplicated and simple, giving the user the advantage\nof maximum functionality in a classic design. This is generally\ncombined with the right kind of lighting to permit home owners or\noccupants to use the desk without disturbing others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Design\nelements of mid-century modern living rooms<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nsofas need to have adequate seating space and offer the right levels\nof comfort and luxury. This can be achieved by choosing sofas with\nproper backrest height, additional questions, right height, and\ndual-purpose design. It is important to choose various furniture\u2019s\nfor a mid-century modern living room by planning every aspect\ncarefully. From the carpets to the ceiling and the walls, every\nsingle aspect accounts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mid-century\nmodern style requires the integration of all elements smoothly.\nThis is exactly why it is necessary to ensure that the materials and\ndesigns blend with the environment smoothly. The windows and doors of\nliving rooms need to be large and spacious enough to permit natural\nlike to stream in. Without exception, all mid-century modern decor\nand designs have a special emphasis on open floor plans. In other\nwords, it is necessary to ensure that there are no partitions or\ndivisions within the living room that will make space appear small or\ncramped. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\ncould also look at a loveseat or accent chairs for the living\nroom. However, it is necessary to choose additional furniture only is\nadequate space is available. The central theme of mid-century\nmodern living rooms or style is minimalism and functionality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transforming\nyour living rooms with the right choice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To\ntransform your living room into a mid-century modern living room, it\nis necessary to choose the right kind of furniture. For instance, you\ncould intelligently choose three seater sofas, and pair it with\na couple of armchairs. Without a low profile coffee table, you will\nfind the living room to be incomplete. Therefore select a coffee\ntable that will either blend perfectly with the sofa for offer just\nthe right contrasting design and color combination. Bear in mind that\nmid-century modern styles typically do not involve very sharp\ncontrasts in color or detailing. It is more like matching contrasting\ncolors that are slightly different. For instance, grey and white,\nolive green with dark brown, black with white, and mustard with brown\nare some of the common color combinations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\ndesigns need to have simple, elegant lines and shapes. The legs\nare typically displayed and intended to offer maximum stability to\nthe furniture. Tapered legs are a hit, mainly due to the mid-century\nmodern design, and it is, therefore, essential to opt for furniture\nwith tapered and played legs. Armchairs offer the right kind of\nluxury and comfort, and you could choose the popular Eames and\nOttoman combination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similarly,\nthe desk would offer just about enough storage space for stowing\naway materials that may be required to be accessed at short notice. A\nmid-century modern desk is generally compact and intended for work\nuse. Without exception, all products generally have a wood\nfinish for natural wood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n


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