ROOM RECIPE
AFTER THAT RETRO LOOK? THESE SIMPLE DESIGN INGREDIENTS WILL HELP YOU CREATE AN EFFORTLESSLY COOL LIVING ROOM VIBE
1. ABSTRACT ARTWORK
Think bold geometrics and blocks of colour on large artworks to create this look. Pattern stole its influences from the playful abstract expressionist art of the 1950s and 1960s, so go for one large graphic piece rather than lots of smaller frames.
Mid-Century Abstract framed canvas, £290 for a 100x100cm design, Abstract House
2. STATEMENT LIGHTING
Nothing gives your living room that finishing touch more than a statement light, whether you opt for a sculpted metallic design, grandiose chandelier or something more unusual. Globe, sputnik and retroshaped pendants lend themselves well to this era, too. A floor lamp in a similar design will add to the look.
Lexington three-seater sofa in Rust Velvet, £1,299, Atkin and Thyme
3. WOOD FURNITURE
Mid-century style is known for its beautifully sculpted modern lines, with warm, inviting furniture pieces in rich wood shades, often with tapered legs. Think simple and unfussy when it comes to shape, and opt for durable furniture in woods such as cherry, maple, teak and beech.
For similar furniture, try Ercol. Champagne Saxony carpet in Denim, £56.99sq m, Carpetright
4. TIMBER PANELLING
Characterised by architectural details and furnishings that spanned the decade between the 1930s and 1970s, mid-century design also showcased the use of organic materials, which meant that timb
