Neutrals and bold bursts of color give this retro style its characteristic look.
Learn how to add a midcentury modern color palette to your home.
Black Backdrop
A stark black accent wall sets a dramatic tone in a midcenturymodern bedroom.
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The limited color palette relies on texture, furniture design, and mixed materials to make a statement.
The neutral color scheme is accented with beach-inspired colors and artwork.
This clever design trick creates continuity.
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A red stove and a bold piece of art in the adjoining room stand out and instantly draw attention.
Small chevron tile on the floor grounds the space.
Retro Burnt Orange
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Asaturated injection of orangeadds energy to this colorful kid’s bedroom.
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Tones of gold in the pendant light, desk lamp, and sleek curtain rod enhance thewarm color scheme.
The windowsconnect the inside and outdoors, a key element of the design style.
Blue desk chairs and decorative vases complement a red memo board and vintage area rug.
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A blank canvas of white walls is the perfect backdrop for these bold colors that enliven the space.
Wall-mounted wood bookcases bring warmth as well as practicality to the home office.
When it comes to patterns, go for geometrics, block style, curves, and marble.
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Give preference to solid, vibrant hues over colorful, complicated patterns.
Characteristically, youd invest in statement pieces so the rest of the decor can be kept at a minimum.
Many midcentury modern homes have earthy, warm-toned hardwood floors.
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However, they can also have flooring with bold geometric patterns that really draw the eye.
Some popular choices of wood for midcentury modern homes are teak, walnut, oak, and rosewood.
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