Mid Century Modern Homes Influence Most of the Designs We See Today, and This Mid-Century Enthusiast Can Explain Why

A mid century living room with paneled walls and a vintage shelving system.

It's hard to imagine Livingetc even existing without the mid-century modern homes revolution. It was a time when old rules were thrown out, new ways of life were embraced, and contemporary mindset emerged where families and friends ate and socialized together, in a way that felt connected to nature despite being in mostly suburban settings.

Aesthetically, the mid century movement informs much of modern design today. Those short, angled legs on furniture? Large windows? Polished timber? Each of those elements has roots deep in this design movement.