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Mid-Century Modern Decorating Ideas: Mid-Century Kitchens

Mid-century modern kitchens often mix natural wood with bright punches of color and man-made countertops.

If you’re considering installing a plastic laminate countertop, here’s how to do it.

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Mid-Century Modern Decorating Ideas: The Womb Chair

The womb chair, also designed by Eero Saarinen, was created in 1948 for Florence Knoll. The chair was made of molded fiberglass, covered with material. It was designed to provide the utmost comfort by Knoll who wanted, “A chair that was like a basket full of pillows.” She wanted something she could really curl up in.

These are the home decor ideas and trends you don’t want to miss.

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Mid-Century Modern Decorating Ideas: Smart Pops of Color

Bursts of color—in furniture, pillows and accent walls—are one of the delights of mid-century homes. Color was used sparingly, not in every room. Color palettes often incorporated saturated oranges, aquas, yellows and reds. When color was used, it wasn’t subtle!

Strip the old paint off of a piece of wood furniture and repaint it in a bright color.

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