Transform Your Home With Mid-Century Modern Decor

Transform Your Home With Mid-Century Modern Decor

Warm and relaxed, over the past few months the mid-century modern trend has taken over interiors across Quebec. We loved it for its retro twist and the charming details that turn any room into a sophisticated space. Would you like to incorporate into your home’s decor? Here are some ideas to get you started! 

A Shearling Chair

A textile trend for 2021, shearling upholstered furniture is everywhere in home stores. And it is used to great effect on large plush armchairs. So inviting! Usually cream-coloured, this woolly texture is just as popular as a covering for ottomans and accent cushions. We can’t exactly define why it’s so perfectly mid-century modern, it just is! 

A Retro Accessory

Who knows what modernist treasures you might find while browsing antique stores? It could be a standing ashtray, a 1950s footstool, a retro tablecloth, old add posters, etc. The idea is to layer all these accessories with the other mid-century modern pieces you have purchased. A wonderful combination!

Earth-Tone Colours

Burnt orange, emerald green, midnight blue, burgundy, beige and brown are hues that complement each other well. Use them to paint an accent wall or add them into your decor with an item of furniture or with accessories. Sofas and loveseats in bold tones are also very fashionable at the moment. 

Furnishings With Legs

The trend for floating furniture—legless and wall-mounted—is slowly losing favour. Now, the most up-to-date rooms feature pieces that proudly stand on their own four legs. An angular base is the best way to evoke the 1950s. The look is both rustic and sophisticated. Wooden or copper legs will be especially eye-catching. You can also find small items of furniture like stools and bedside tables in this style and use them to enhance the decor. 

An Inspiring Light Fixture

Changing the lighting scheme in a room can completely transform its overall look. So, why not simply install mid-century modern fixtures and lamps? You will find a wide range of new 1950s-inspired models in stores. They can be identified by their spherical shades and rectangular bases. They are usually in black or brown. 

Revamp an Old Item of Furniture

The mid-century modern style can be recreated by adding a few discreet pieces of revamped 1950s furniture; however, to really pull it off, the article should be fully restored and be in good condition. A sad worn-out item will bring down a look that aims to be luxurious.

Wood Here, There and Everywhere

You can’t have a mid-century modern home without using wood, for the flooring, furniture legs, picture frames, a table or a headboard, for example. Wood will bring in the warmth that is a well-loved feature of the interiors of this period. This natural material is timeless. 

A Wide Armchair

Upholstered in leather or velvet, a wide armchair is perfectly in line with this trend. It should be tufted, with a large seat and tall back or have exposed wooden components, such as armrests. Certain models have lots of personality and help create an outstanding room. 

One or More Metal Accents

Copper, brass and mat black aluminum are important features of this style of decor. They are mostly used as furniture legs or a lamp base. To hack the look, buy some cans of aerosol metallic paint and transform decorative bowls, plates that you can then hang on the wall or any other accessory that can heighten the mood.  

 To conclude, know that you don’t have to overhaul your decor and replace every item in a room to create a mid-century modern space. Sometimes, all you need is a few well-chosen standout pieces!

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