Mid-Century Modern Living: The Mini Moderns Guide to Pattern and Style

by Mark Hampshire, Mark Hampshire

In this beautifully photographed book, Keith and Mark of Mini Moderns show you how to create a timeless mid-century look in your own home. Known for their striking use of pattern and colour, Keith and Mark's designs are inspired by everything from childhood memories to commentaries on popular culture, and through this lens they explore how different influences and designers have created key mid-century looks. They delve into the cornerstones of mid-century style, from colour and pattern to materials and curation, and share their secrets on how to bring together the things you love to create your own look. They also include inspirational case studies to demonstrate particular looks, from Beatnik Beach House to Scandi Rustic, Seaside Modern to Studio Townhouse. Bursting with beautiful ideas for bringing this signature look into your own space, as well as practical advice on what will work where, this is an essential guide for any lover of interior design and mid-century style.

Genres: Nonfiction, Design, Art

224 pages, Hardcover

Published March 28, 2019

Reviews

[kerrycat · Rating 4 out of 5]

charming, informative, and just plain fun - anyone who grew up with MCM style and/or loves it, whether or not they are decorating/designing around it, will enjoy this colorful journey through the decades complete with biographical snippets about influential designers, plenty and plenty of photos, and tons of design plans and suggestions.

I was particularly pleased by the several mentions of Burt Bacharach, as well as the social history included.

[Scott Andrews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very nice little book. I did not expect it to read like a resume or catalog for the author's company, which it did, but still useful and fun.

[Fiona]

Useful to designing a interior scheme according to your style. Having the colour scheme, patterns to use and type of items makes it much easier to style an interior consistently. Also useful if you like the style but then realise that maybe the colours or patterns aren't your vibe so you should look to other eras for inspiration

[Rebecca Dougherty · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. Great photos and mini features on the best of the best mid century designers in furniture, textiles, glassware, architecture, ceramics, and other mediums. I didn't realize the authors have a print design company or that they're British until I began reading. The perspective from across the pond was not what I initially sought, but it was interesting after I delved in.

[Jodi Geever · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is bursting at the seams with vibrant photos of all that mid-century revival design can be. Sure to tickle your fancy and inspire your inner interior designer. An aesthetic delight!

[mel · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book would be a million times better if it weren't for the chaotic layout of the pages and the authors' obsession with tacky patterned backgrounds/wallpapers