interior designers based in Portland, Oregon working worldwide

Mid Century Modern

 
 
 

MID CENTURY MODERN

You basically wrote the book, "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up". Less is More is your mantra and your home reflects those ideals. Everything you own either serves a purpose or brings you joy. Contrary to what some may think, you aren't cheap, you invest in pieces you love but you keep those pieces for as long as they serve a purpose and you don't need multiples. There's a good chance you either wear a uniform or have adopted one of your own. Lines are clean in your world. Materials are natural and the palette is neutral. Life is uncomplicated because of your attention to detail and your focus.

 
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01 —

Make it yours

  • Clean lines and simple geometry

  • Danish inspired; teak, oak, walnut or rosewood

  • emphasis on plywood, lucite and stainless steel

  • pops of deep colors; orange, mustard, olive green, chocolate

  • open floor plans

  • floor to ceiling or clerestory windows

  • grasscloth

  • cork or wood floors

  • sunken rooms

  • freestanding or corner fireplaces

  • shaggy rugs - because wall to wall shag carpet was never a good idea ;)

02 —

Names to watch

  • Luis Barragán

  • Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

  • A.G. Fronzoni

  • Tokujin Yoshioka

  • Ronald Knol