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Create Calm With a Mid-Century Modern Bedroom
Do you dream of the classic sophistication of a mid-century sleep space? Here are 10 ways to get the look
The pared-back look of mid-century furniture, with its beautiful combination of curved forms and straight edges, is perfect for creating a calm bedroom. Take a look at these beautiful rooms for inspiration on how to use mid-century style to create an elegant, restful sleep space.
2. Go for dark and sumptuous
Here, veneered wood looks gorgeous against a deep blue backdrop. The dark colours in the room bring out the grains in the wood, giving it an earthy feel. The bright wall is cleverly toned down by the softer blue-grey shades in the chair and rug.
Here, veneered wood looks gorgeous against a deep blue backdrop. The dark colours in the room bring out the grains in the wood, giving it an earthy feel. The bright wall is cleverly toned down by the softer blue-grey shades in the chair and rug.
3. Play with geometry
This quirky room has an element of surprise. To emphasise the geometric pattern of the fabric, wall lights have been chosen in a similar form. The crooked angles of the lamps mix up the otherwise uniform pattern, but still give cohesion to the whole scheme.
This quirky room has an element of surprise. To emphasise the geometric pattern of the fabric, wall lights have been chosen in a similar form. The crooked angles of the lamps mix up the otherwise uniform pattern, but still give cohesion to the whole scheme.
4. Add some simple touches
Sometimes it’s enough to add just one feature to create a mid-century feel. In this room, the two bedside tables instantly give a nod to the style without overdoing it. The other elements in the bedroom are contemporary, including the ethereal pendant, glass-based lamps and textured wallcovering. The two styles combine to create an interesting, considered space.
Sometimes it’s enough to add just one feature to create a mid-century feel. In this room, the two bedside tables instantly give a nod to the style without overdoing it. The other elements in the bedroom are contemporary, including the ethereal pendant, glass-based lamps and textured wallcovering. The two styles combine to create an interesting, considered space.
5. Contrast with white
In this loft-style room, the white furniture and bedlinen are set off by the rich browns behind. The brick wall and wooden floor almost hide the mid-century-style legs of the furniture, but a closer look reveals them, adding just enough interest to the space.
Bare your home’s soul with exposed brick
In this loft-style room, the white furniture and bedlinen are set off by the rich browns behind. The brick wall and wooden floor almost hide the mid-century-style legs of the furniture, but a closer look reveals them, adding just enough interest to the space.
Bare your home’s soul with exposed brick
6. Smarten up with a sideboard
Looking for some extra storage for your bedroom? How about a sideboard? Here, the wall at the foot of the bed is the perfect spot for a glamorous credenza. Style it up with artwork and ornaments and hide your bedlinen inside.
Looking for some extra storage for your bedroom? How about a sideboard? Here, the wall at the foot of the bed is the perfect spot for a glamorous credenza. Style it up with artwork and ornaments and hide your bedlinen inside.
7. Showcase a bedside table
This room is quite minimally decorated with simple blue and white bedding and neutral walls. It’s the perfect scheme to show off a dark wood, mid-century-style bedside table. The deep tones of the wood stand out beautifully against the lighter backdrop, so you can really appreciate the shape of the table.
This room is quite minimally decorated with simple blue and white bedding and neutral walls. It’s the perfect scheme to show off a dark wood, mid-century-style bedside table. The deep tones of the wood stand out beautifully against the lighter backdrop, so you can really appreciate the shape of the table.
8. Curate your artwork
This sophisticated sleep space features bold mid-century elements. The well chosen furniture pieces are set off by large paintings in bright tones of turquoise, red and purple. The artwork provides enough colour and interest to lift the simple grey armchair and bedlinen.
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This sophisticated sleep space features bold mid-century elements. The well chosen furniture pieces are set off by large paintings in bright tones of turquoise, red and purple. The artwork provides enough colour and interest to lift the simple grey armchair and bedlinen.
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9. Mix mid-century with boho
This bohemian-style bedroom is light and bright, with comfy fabrics and an ethnic rug. The pared-back scheme is the perfect backdrop to showcase a beautiful vintage sideboard. The warm wood and intricate design looks stunning against the simple white wall.
This bohemian-style bedroom is light and bright, with comfy fabrics and an ethnic rug. The pared-back scheme is the perfect backdrop to showcase a beautiful vintage sideboard. The warm wood and intricate design looks stunning against the simple white wall.
10. Tie in all the elements
There’s a lot going on here, but it feels strangely calming. The trick is the clever use of symmetry and repetition. The different elements are brought together by choosing similar shapes and colours, and the mirrored layout creates a restful feel.
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There’s a lot going on here, but it feels strangely calming. The trick is the clever use of symmetry and repetition. The different elements are brought together by choosing similar shapes and colours, and the mirrored layout creates a restful feel.
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What do you like about the mid-century look? Would you use it in your bedroom? Share your thoughts in the Comments below.
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Mid-century-style armchairs are an integral part of the era’s design ethos. These elegant pieces, made of smoothly carved wood, are both beautiful and comfortable. This classic version sits snugly in the corner and ties in with the bedside table. The monochrome picture above and angled lamp set off the simple curves of the chair.
Which mid-century modern chair are you?