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Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Mid-Century Modern Decor
Warm wood, great shapes, fewer pieces. Mid-century modern looks strongest when a few silhouettes do the work. Choose furniture, lighting and wall pieces with enough shape to be noticed, then leave breathing room around them.
Build around the silhouette
Four categories that establish the room Let one or two strong shapes carry the era. Too many retro objects can turn a clean room into a theme display.
Furniture With the Right Silhouette Tapered legs, warm walnut tones and clean forms can carry the look without turning the room into a period set.
Browse Furniture Finds Sculptural Lighting Globe lamps, arched floor lamps and Sputnik-style fixtures bring recognizable shape into an otherwise simple room.
Browse Statement Lighting Wall Art, Mirrors & Clocks One large abstract piece, sunburst mirror or starburst clock usually works better than several small retro novelties.
Browse Wall Accents Rugs, Planters & Finishing Pieces Repeat wood tones, warm metals or geometry, then keep tables and shelves edited so the larger pieces stay important.
Browse Finishing Finds Small pieces, outsized style
Repeat the material without adding more furniture
Walnut Frames Repeat warm wood on the wall without buying another cabinet or table.
Browse Walnut Frames Ceramic Vases One simple sculptural vase adds shape without making the surface busy.
Browse Vases Plant Stands Raise greenery into the composition while repeating a warm wood or dark metal finish.
Browse Plant Stands
