Tour An Iconic & Timeless Design Style | How to Decorate Mid-Century Modern

We’re exploring the rich history and cultural influences that sculpted one of the most ICONIC styles in home design - Mid-Century Modern. From the 1940s to the 1960s, this movement transformed the way we think about space, form, and function, marrying simplicity with a deep connection to the surrounding environment.
I’m taking you on a journey back in time to uncover the roots of Mid-Century Modern design and how designers and architects of the time had visions for the future that reshaped the American home.
The enduring legacy of Mid-Century Modern design makes it a timeless design style that is coveted in contemporary homes today!

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Videographer: Matthew Moran
Editor: Dorian Tucker
Creative Producer: Anastasia Prokopis
Royalty-free music by Epidemic Sound

[donnaokoniewski]

I'm 70. Been there, done that! Thanks for the memories.

[SimplyNiseyYT]

I love mid century modern homes! The architecture is just fabulous

[chrissedlmayr]

Such a classic design. I loved it back in the 50s and 60s and I love it now

[LoveyCee]

I LOVE this and the other styles. It’s impossible to not love.

[DjMenn]

I love the high end mid-century look. The Frank Lloyd Wright homes are that. Hitchcock was inspired by FLW to have a house designed in that style for the movie North by Northwest. I love that house. Exactly how you were describing with earth elements: wood, stone and lots of windows to bring the indoors in. Thanks again Rebecca for this series! So informative.

[doanetriggs]

This is an amazing presentation! You have absolutely nailed the critical elements of the 50s design style and really brought out some design features that even though I grew up in that era, never did even notice. This could easily be shown in a graduate college architectural design course. It certainly does reflect a LOT of research and expertise to bring in examples illustrating the design elements that you are emphasizing. Thank you for this very interesting and educational video.

[melanieklarofficial]

You know what draws me to mcm? I am 56. I have had homes my whole adult life that were so full of STUFF! So cluttered. Victorian is what I loved. Now I want a peaceful home-serene, tidy, purposeful- NO clutter!! Great example-I just got an mcm coffee table-you know, the kind with the sliding doors-low to the ground, clean lines! It replaced an ottoman with a tray with a bunch of STUFF on it! Now all my magazines and kids books are still within easy reach but you can’t see them! All you see is ONE lovely thing-the plant I placed on top! It is so lovely and peaceful to me! And it reminds me of my sweet Grampa and Grama! Their house was totally mcm!!

[hdragongirl]

My 93 year old aunt passed away and I had to clean out her house. It was definitely still stuck in this era. I found two end tables still in their boxes tucked away in storage, brand new. She also worked in retail and had 70´s towels with designs still with price tags. What treasures.

[salimorton]

This is so my Aunt! She designed several of the homes her family lived in. And she still has many of the furniture pieces they have always had. Someday I will be willed her coffee table. I have my grandmother's mid century game table that folds up to half size. She and friends used it for bridge club in her home. Grandma G loved modern style furniture.
Loved the chairs in the bedroom!

[Silveeeee]

It’s so crazy how our design styles change! When I was a young adult I loved the glam aesthetic. Then when I started to get in my later 20’s I was changing to mid century modern! ‘I Love Lucy’ has ALWAYS been one of my favorite TV shows & I was watching it again not too long ago & was just drooling over the furniture! It is SOOO good! It’s just classic! I inherited a few of my grandparents pieces of furniture that are in my home now that are just incredible!

[susangoodwin]

We had turquoise appliances in my parents 60 ‘s house. I always loved that color !

[talisacopeland]

I love this design style. I don't want to live in a full mid-century home but love having some of the furniture pieces.

[liap]

I just love the mid century modern style!

[b.walker]

MCM lover here! I TRULY enjoyed this one! Brilliant move on the initial choosing of Mike Keys. That is one agent that continues to deliver the goods!

Dorian shout out to you too! Fabulous as always. And whomever collected the MCM images seriously great work! You captured every detail, every element, event and then some. 🥰 MCM rules BABY! Thank you Rebecca! EPIC as always!

[Morethanjustflips]

I love mid century modern. The openness of the homes it’s no walls always an open concept. Round fireplaces, stone work, large glass windows everywhere, it’s just gorgeous!

[nichole]

Loved the history lesson with the design! Great series Rebecca

[pearlsandpowertools]

I love the 25ft wall of windows in my 1963 MCM.

[memamuchos]

Wow it’s Thursday already? Let me grab a coffee before I start this one 😊👍🏻

[kathyestes]

I lived in an Eichler designed home in California. I loved the atrium in the center of the home. You didn’t see the street from inside the home, just the atrium. While I don’t enjoy the furniture from the period I loved the connection to nature in the architecture.

[-nellie-m]

I just paused for a minute Rebecca Lol 😂, I can remember when I had my first baby in 1979 in hospital and they actually had a place outside near the ward where we had our babies for those that smoked and that was in a hospital 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️, Thank goodness times have changed…now back to your video, I find this era very interesting…♥️♥️🇦🇺