Midcentury Making a Come Back

Often when we think of midcentury we remember classic TV shows that introduced us to their homes - Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, the Brady Bunch, and more. But, throughout the years the midcentury style fell out of favor but was recently revived through decor and home brands like West Elm and Design Within Reach, that are bringing midcentury back. These days, building a true midcentury home requires planning and dedicated. These are the elements that are best represented in midcentury homes.

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Midcentury homes - the grand, luxurious, architect-designed ones - were most famous on the west coast, which means they are largely built for views, all-season patios, and tile or cement floors for the hot summers. Floor to ceiling windows are often seen to bring the outside in.

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There are many large textbooks on midcentury furniture and style, but homes largely flowed very similarly. Wood ceilings with beams, cement floors, and large windows. The danish walnut color, which brought warmth and was a staple in midcentury design, can be seen in everything from the exterior of the homes to the ceiling cladding and the furniture.

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Wood on wood on wood is how many people would describe midcentury design, which focussed on a very natural flow and happened around the time when millwork was able to produce woods and laminates in more patterns and textures. This gave rise to wood cabinets, which are often seen in midcentury homes.

The natural elements of midcentury design often also make it seem very zen, with minimal walls, interesting shapes and patterns for furniture, and huge windows.

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Even the often disliked and forgotten elements of midcentury design, like the split level entry and living space, are making a comeback as a way to distinguish spaces while keeping open concepts.

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We love the natural look of midcentury design, blending different materials, elements and colors with the natural world to create zen, relaxing spaces.