Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern key design elements:
* Flat surfaces, including flat roofs. This retro home, with its matching car, interweaves with the natural surroundings…
Photography: Coles Hairston |
* Natural materials combined with modern processes…
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Credit: Nanette Wong, San Francisco |
* Split-level floors with small steps in different zones
* Varying heights for furniture and walls...
Credit: Hammer Architects |
* Simplicity in design, form and function…
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* Geometric, simple, clean lines
*Expansive glass allowing light to flood in...
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* Open plan living began in this way (below) but the trend has since encompassed a new way of living with rear home extensions housing expansive family rooms.
Credit: Renewal Design-Build |
* Strong colours and patterns…
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* Outdoor views, a connection with nature…
Mid Century Modern Interiors |
Current designers such as Orla Kiely have embraced the mid-century modern style. "The simple, utilitarian post-war style is welcome again now," says Kiely, who explains that it is "the simplicity that inspires me the most". See The A-Z of Interior Design - K for Kiely for Orla's designs.