Interior Inspiration - MCM Lounge

Rachel Robson | Posted on
     

Mid-century modern decor is synonymous with elegant chairs, statement lamps, and smooth tapered legs.  The name, shortened to MCM, refers to the period from the 1930s to the 1960s, when minimalist functionality started to overtake ornate decorative interiors, using materials such as smooth polished wood and sleek metals.

The appreciation of good quality materials is evident in MCM settings whether you choose to accessorise with neutrals or with bolder colours such as olive green, mustards and burnt oranges and reds. The era was stripped back in style but enjoyed layering of natural materials (woods and leathers) and the man made ones (metal and glass). Scale up rather than down, for a clutter free look.

    

 Used as an eclectic collection, your MCM home can pull antiques and new together; gather your vintage find chairs around a new table or display your heirloom glassware on a retro feel cabinet. Or stay true to the style, keeping all your woods dark, and fuss free.

Our MCM Lounge collection has a slightly masculine air, offering fuss free and timeless looks on which to build your room around. If the classic MCM look is too dark, lighten up the woods for a more contemporary take. The retro inspired Amber collection of solid wood furniture can be made from Oak, Cherry, Walnut, Ash or Beech woods and as they are made to order you can customise the layout and sizes too.