On the Wild Side of Mid Century Home Decor

I love mid century design, the sleek lines, rad colors and overall mix of modern and creative ideas. These mid century designs are just a bit ove the top in bold colors, but for the time, they were what was trending, modern and new. I really like certain element in each design as an onging student of design and style. These bold room lend themselves to create your own style.  A as lover of vintage and fashion I can take what I like in each room and create a new fashion garment or use for my own home decor ideas. Inspiration is found everywhere even in old mid centruy home decor magazines.

This is one bright yellow room, a bit to much yellow for my taste, although I do like the yellow panel curtains and yellow shag rug. A nice idea they used in this room was the panels on the wall, I love large graphics for wall decor it adds a great focal point. The fabric on the sofa and tablecloth would be awesome for a summer dress, maybe with a yellow cummerbund.

A very blue room with some silver and white and a touch of orange. Okay children would love the mirrors, but this is not a child proof room, that coffee table alone is a recipe for very bad hurts and owies, although I love the coffee table and if I lived lone would love to have it. The blinds look aluminum and are very cool and would look great in a industrial style home. Love the print on the wall, how it picks up the blue and orange in the room. These colors being on the opposite side of the color wheel really compliment each other. And, once again the fabric on the sofa and chairs would make for the cutest dress, maybe a maxi and use those daisies for a hair wreath.

Hmmm....looks like 50s hasn't yet caught up with the 60s, except maybe with the rug. I do like this coffee table too and always love bright sunny windows, so the sheers for this window tratment really work for me. That small sofa might look better in a bedroom sitting area. I think for fashion a plain polka dotted fabric with only a few large flowers strategically placed on a shift dress would be cool, maybe as a border print.

What are your thoughts on these designs, anything stand out for you, a redesign somewhere? Just leave a comment, it is always wonderful to hear what others think, let's connect ♥ ♥ ♥

Mid Century Home Decor

A cool 'Mad Men' style interior. I see a lot of color blocking in these mid century home decors. Here are a few awesome styles from Better Homes and Gardens March 1958 ads ...

This room is from a carpet article promoting the wonderful use of synthetic carpets and area rugs.

A kitchen remodel, where once a radiator heater and old cookstove stood is now a good-looking planning area. I love the corner shelves and there is plenty of room for your computer (for a retro kitchen.)  

The blue with the orange chair and even the black linoleum are slick (nice!)

This family room is from a western pine wood ad from the Western Pine Association. This room is designed by Ving Smith with Sugar Pine, White Fir and Douglas Fir.

Once again notice the color blocking in the cushions. Love the cosy sunken family room, fireplace and sunny windows.

Another ad for a bit of bright color, this address book is pretty handy, I use to use them all the time when I actually had a home phone, but with today's cell phones, all my contacts are at my finger tips. It would be sad if I ever lose my phone.

 

What are your favorite time period pieces and did you inherit any from family members?

 

 

Mid Century House 1958 Better Homes and Garden

I am intrigued by mid-century built homes, they were very modern to me as a child, so therefore I really liked the old Victorian homes as a young adult, always the rebel. The mid-century homes often have an open spacey feel, and I really like them now that I am so much older, age gives a person better insights over the years. This house plan is from Better Homes and Garden 1958, this home is in Highland Park Illinois. 

There is a folding door between the two bedrooms. This is a great idea for expanding the room size when the kids grow, and it would be an easy remodel to punch through the closet to the bathroom.

One of the things I really like about this house are the windows. I love how they open and how much light they let in, love bright rooms with lots of sunlight.

What kind of homes do you take a fancy to? Would love to hear from you and your thoughts, thanks!