| LOOKS THAT LAST |
TRENDS COME AND GO, BUT HERE’S HOW TO GIVE THIS LOOK TIMELESS APPEAL
FEATURE NICKY PHILLIPS
FOLLOW THE LINES
The timber panelling updates the mid-century look, which is offset by shades of teal, orange and mustard
STYLE DIRECTION
BALANCE THE TONES
Team warm wood with a cool contrast, like this duck-egg blue on the walls, for a calming work space
DROP IN AN ACCENT
A hit of ochre with a cool mid grey scheme is a great foil for the warm wood of this retro style coffee table
SELECT THE RIGHT WOOD
Oak, beech, elm and ash are all popular choices for a mid-century look, but the wood most synonymous with mid-century furniture is teak. Dark and durable, it pairs beautifully with bolder coloured schemes, while oak, with its paler tones, can work with the cooler shades of midcentury modern design.
INVEST IN A CLASSIC
Know what you are looking for by doing a little background research before visiting a specialist dealer, vintage fair or salvage yard. Alternatively, there are plenty of originals still in general circulation, so check house-clearance sites, eBay and local auction sites
