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Art on the Walls

The clean lines of mid-century modern furniture and homes are an attraction for some people. They want their lives at home to be less complicated,...

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Creating Floral Displays

The trend in mid-century modern is all about clean lines, but sometimes people forget it is also about bringing the outdoors into the home. Large...

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Fun Fabric Pillows

The beauty of mid-century modern design is in the clean lines, but bringing the outside world into the home is also an important part of...

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The Comeback of Mid-Century Modern

People building and remodelling their homes have driven the trend to revive the mid-century modern style, and this trend shows little sign of slowing down....

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Matching Pottery Styles in Home Decor

While most cultures developed their own pottery styles, not all of them were coveted for home decoration. Chinese and Japanese pottery and dishes had traditional...

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Decorating With Ceramic and Glass Pieces

Over the centuries, many cultures have decorated their homes with ceramic and glass pieces. Different shapes and colors identify these cultural styles. The modern world...

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Iconic Accessories for Modern Mid-Century Homes

The current trend in home furnishings is mid-century modern. Clean lines and simple designs are becoming fashionable once again. Vintage and antique furniture shops are...

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Just after World War II, a new building design became popular. New types of steel and wood products, along with open floor plans and a desire to enjoy nature, changed the way homes were designed and built. The new style was named Mid-Century Modern. This style called for open spaces that let in natural light and the beauty of the outside. Clean lines and multi-level houses were essential to these plans. Brightly colored fabrics and accessories gave warmth and color to the industrial building components. Ceramic designers, such as Baldelli Pottery helped bring out the warmth and simplicity of this home building style.