At first glance, the mid-century design style can seem like an overwhelming mix of lines, curves, colors and abstracts. It’s hard to know how to begin bringing the style into your home or whether it will fit in with your existing decor. Typically, when you encounter the mid-century style in a home today it has a modern spin on it.

Mid-century modern style combines patterns, textures, organic shapes and natural materials. Image via ElleDecor.

Most designers (both amateur and professional) choose to combine a curated blend of traditional and contemporary pieces to accomplish a mid-century modern style that blends seamlessly into their home. The following sections will breakdown this classic design trend, and highlight 5 of the key rules to follow to successfully add stylish mid-century modern decor to your own home without overdoing it.
So what exactly is Mid-Century Modern Decor"
The mid-century design phenomena peaked in the early 40s and maintained a presence in most middle-class American homes through the mid-60s. Rightly named for its place in history in the middle of the 20th century, the trend started to gain prominence post World War II. Many Europeans used this time to emigrate to North America and rebuild their lives, they brought with them preferences for open interiors, clean lines, geometric shapes, and natural materials. These design principles became well-renowned trends in the interior design world and remain relevant among design l...