"Traditional homes were planned with compartmentalizations that separated service, entertainment, private, and social areas, and the midcentury movement created an egalitarian blurring of the lines," Myers explains. Once midcentury modern architecture rose to prominence, smaller rooms previously designated for special occasions had all but disappeared, replaced by large, open common spaces in which family members could congregate in designated activity zones. To bring midcentury design into your own home (in a thoroughly modern way), follow these 15 tips.ĭesign: Veneer Designs Photo: Marisa Vitale And it's the main reason why the midcentury modern style still feels fresh today.īut, as with any interior design style, sticking too literally to the midcentury theme can make a room look too contrived, or worse yet, super-dated. This pared-down approach contrasted the ornate Victorian style that reigned before the mid-1930s. Materials and furniture forms were basic, and prices accessible. In addition to sleeker furniture and decor, the style was also manifested in the construction of new homes ( à la architects Frank Lloyd Wright, Joseph Eichler, and Richard Neutra) that featured low, flat rooflines, massive window-walls, and more mindful connections to their surrounding environments. The midcentury modern movement took hold in post-WWII America, in response to our rejuvenated economy and to the suburban, middle-class housing boom that followed. Her projects have appeared in publications such as MyDomaine, Elle Decor, Domino, and House Beautiful.
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She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design from Cornell University and is a LEED-accredited professional who lives in L.A.
Natalie Myers is the principal interior designer behind Veneer Designs.
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