Tour An Iconic & Timeless Design Style | How to Decorate Mid-Century Modern

[@donnaokoniewski3761]

I'm 70. Been there, done that! Thanks for the memories.

[@MeanOldLady]

Yes & then your generation ruined this country. SHAME ON YOU!

[@DjMenn]

I love the high end mid-century look. The Frank Lloyd Wright homes are that. Hitchcock was inspired by FLW to have a house designed in that style for the movie North by Northwest. I love that house. Exactly how you were describing with earth elements: wood, stone and lots of windows to bring the indoors in. Thanks again Rebecca for this series! So informative.

[@2boys1man4me]

I adore the FLW designs! The natural material incorporated is divine

[@SimplyNiseyYT]

I love mid century modern homes! The architecture is just fabulous

[@melanieklarofficial]

You know what draws me to mcm? I am 56. I have had homes my whole adult life that were so full of STUFF! So cluttered. Victorian is what I loved. Now I want a peaceful home-serene, tidy, purposeful- NO clutter!! Great example-I just got an mcm coffee table-you know, the kind with the sliding doors-low to the ground, clean lines! It replaced an ottoman with a tray with a bunch of STUFF on it! Now all my magazines and kids books are still within easy reach but you can’t see them! All you see is ONE lovely thing-the plant I placed on top! It is so lovely and peaceful to me! And it reminds me of my sweet Grampa and Grama! Their house was totally mcm!!

[@vaderladyl]

Yes, MCM looks so streamlined and clean without looking empty and boring.

[@doanetriggs6254]

This is an amazing presentation! You have absolutely nailed the critical elements of the 50s design style and really brought out some design features that even though I grew up in that era, never did even notice. This could easily be shown in a graduate college architectural design course. It certainly does reflect a LOT of research and expertise to bring in examples illustrating the design elements that you are emphasizing. Thank you for this very interesting and educational video.

[@hdragongirl7628]

My 93 year old aunt passed away and I had to clean out her house. It was definitely still stuck in this era. I found two end tables still in their boxes tucked away in storage, brand new. She also worked in retail and had 70´s towels with designs still with price tags. What treasures.

[@rebeccarobeson1]

Wow…. Under some sad circumstances but what a beautiful thing… both to find such treasures… and to know they were a piece of your grandmothers life. I love that. Thanks for sharing your story with me 🥰. RR

[@salimorton641]

This is so my Aunt! She designed several of the homes her family lived in. And she still has many of the furniture pieces they have always had. Someday I will be willed her coffee table. I have my grandmother's mid century game table that folds up to half size. She and friends used it for bridge club in her home. Grandma G loved modern style furniture. Loved the chairs in the bedroom!

[@LoveyCee]

I LOVE this and the other styles. It’s impossible to not love.

[@chrissedlmayr5625]

Such a classic design. I loved it back in the 50s and 60s and I love it now

[@memamuchos2705]

Wow it’s Thursday already? Let me grab a coffee before I start this one 😊👍🏻

[@rebeccarobeson1]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 yes my friend… it’s Thursday 👍🏻. I hope you enjoyed the video 🥰 RR

[@talisacopeland1767]

I love this design style. I don't want to live in a full mid-century home but love having some of the furniture pieces.

[@b.walker5955]

MCM lover here! I TRULY enjoyed this one! Brilliant move on the initial choosing of Mike Keys. That is one agent that continues to deliver the goods! Dorian shout out to you too! Fabulous as always. And whomever collected the MCM images seriously great work! You captured every detail, every element, event and then some. 🥰 MCM rules BABY! Thank you Rebecca! EPIC as always!

[@susangoodwin8067]

We had turquoise appliances in my parents 60 ‘s house. I always loved that color !

[@Morethanjustflips]

I love mid century modern. The openness of the homes it’s no walls always an open concept. Round fireplaces, stone work, large glass windows everywhere, it’s just gorgeous!

[@pearlsandpowertools547]

I love the 25ft wall of windows in my 1963 MCM.

[@mylenaahumada6434]

My favourite all time style.❤

[@Silveeeee]

It’s so crazy how our design styles change! When I was a young adult I loved the glam aesthetic. Then when I started to get in my later 20’s I was changing to mid century modern! ‘I Love Lucy’ has ALWAYS been one of my favorite TV shows & I was watching it again not too long ago & was just drooling over the furniture! It is SOOO good! It’s just classic! I inherited a few of my grandparents pieces of furniture that are in my home now that are just incredible!

[@kathyestes6577]

I lived in an Eichler designed home in California. I loved the atrium in the center of the home. You didn’t see the street from inside the home, just the atrium. While I don’t enjoy the furniture from the period I loved the connection to nature in the architecture.

[@melanieklarofficial]

Wow that is so special! I would feel so honored to live in a historical home like that!

[@alyciarable]

In Orange? I was the weirdo driving slowly down your street and wishing I lived there too. 😂

[@melanieklarofficial]

I love how you added history to this one! It’s so interesting to know where it came from and how it morphed.

[@liap1293]

I just love the mid century modern style!

[@laurab8450]

Mid Century style is totally iconic! Love the space age atomic look♥Thank you, Rebecca.

[@Zarga8]

My house was built in 1957 or so. I have the pass- through, I have pink tile in the bathroom with black tile trim. It’s great!

[@melanieklarofficial]

Lucky!!

[@ruthhughes1099]

Ahhhh...you finally have a video on my absolute favorite design style...luv luv luv! I thoroughly loved this...great video~

[@-nellie-m3711]

I just paused for a minute Rebecca Lol 😂, I can remember when I had my first baby in 1979 in hospital and they actually had a place outside near the ward where we had our babies for those that smoked and that was in a hospital 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️, Thank goodness times have changed…now back to your video, I find this era very interesting…♥️♥️🇦🇺

[@what1dreamt]

My parents were married in 1957, they had a little trailer that was very starburst in design. Pink, white and blue. When they had saved up enough they got a house, and then my grandparents moved into the trailer, it was a 2 bedroom. I remember going to visit them in the early 70s, and studying that blue/ pink/ white starburst vinyl wallpaper all over the walls in that trailer. Oh and it had a clear acrylic door handle on the side of the entrance to help get into the trailer that lite up at night. So cool.

[@forestfields]

This is a great explanation of how the fifties style came about and how it evolved into the style of the sixties. I really enjoyed it and felt that I learned a lot.

[@cathyellis767]

MCM is my favorite! I love going to Palm Springs! Reminds me of my childhood in a way.

[@gailarnold2660]

I love all of the Mid-Century inspiration pictures you provided. There is just something about it that is so great. Love your videos on all of these styles for sure!

[@dovlab3089]

Amazong work, Rebecca ! I am not a fan of this style, but what a nice history lesson! Very knowledgeable!

[@susanfindell6154]

I absolutely LOVE mcm. I have a lot of pieces of mcm furniture. My design quiz came up with contemporary and modern. I live in a contemporary style “ski chalet “ in Colorado, and I have furniture and decor from all eras.

[@Victoria48278]

I love mid-century modern! ❤

[@nichole4055]

Loved the history lesson with the design! Great series Rebecca

[@rebeccarobeson1]

Thank you Nichole. When I decided to do this series of videos on Design Styles, I had no idea how much fun it would be to look deeper into each style. I too have enjoyed the journey and I’m so glad you are enjoying it too. 🤗 RR

[@monicacloud7050]

Just wanted to add that period appropriate art for a mid century home can be so much more interesting than just colorful geometric shapes. Other art movements that were active in the 50s and 60s include surrealism (ex. Dali), abstract expressionism (ex. Pollock) and pop art (ex. Warhol and Lichtenstein).

[@melanieklarofficial]

Yes!!! Great addition!

[@LoveyCee]

Absolutely

[@lindab8397]

Rebecca , I have to Thankyou 🙏 since watching your videos for many years now, I have learnt so much. TRULY … when I decorate now , it’s easier to see what works and what doesn’t , I think the best thing I have learned from you , is how SYMMETRY is so important. It really does make rooms look better planned out . I must say great respect for your job , omg 😳 it’s bad enough trying to buy what I wanted to look good and connected for my lounge and dining room. HOW YOU DO IT FOR A WHOLE HOUSE FOR SOMEONE ELSE I DONT KNOW . Xx thank you xx

[@alisonquinto2630]

Thanks for investigating and bringing this to us Rebecca, Goes to show how each generation has changed over the years! God Bless

[@patriciakeegan4228]

I grew up in a mid century modern home. Now I lean modern/contemporary with eclectic touches. 😮

[@lauralee2248]

I Love love this design !! Its simple, calming, yet artistic and colorful ...

[@shannonschwab3754]

❤️ I have my grandparents bedroom set which are *totally* mid-century and a hutch that was my grandmother's. This has been a fun series

[@Cherrysmith2809]

We got our first TV in about 1955. I remember some neighbors coming over to see it. There were three channels back then: ABC, CBS, and NBC. They all signed off to this air raid pattern looking thing and then snow, late at night. I remember we had a chrome dinette set in yellow. Our hallway was narrow, just like the one you showed, Rebecca. The rooms were small. These were the cheap houses for the returning GIs and their young families, not the MCM design. No one was building those in our city, that I knew of. We went from the little bungalow to a brick ranch style when I was seven, in 1957. Such a long time ago. I do like many of the furniture designs from that time. The Eames chair is my #1 favorite.

[@MrsKuhn.2]

Always loved mid century ❤

[@JenandNathan]

I was born in the 80s but I just love this era. I long to design and build a mcm home. Loved this episode. Thanks Rebecca xx

[@lolasalesmoore236]

I grew up in a mid century home, it was beautiful .. thank you for this informative video.

[@wilmabrick214]

I really enjoyed this episode. I recognize many of those pieces and enjoyed revisiting this design era. Great job.

[@margaretjordan5381]

I like seeing the different styles over time. I am not a fan of this particular style but when I was expecting my first child in 1978 I had the bold curtains in yellow and brown and the same colour cradle set it was so lovely the way it draped over the cradle. I loved that nursery as we also had a yellow youth cot that converted to a single bed, and the matching yellow wardrobe. It was so modern and bright for a baby.

[@DonnaScharff]

Fun video Rebecca! I've lived in a Frank Lloyd Wright inspired mid century home and loved it. I came of age in the 70's and was so delighted to see my bight orange enamel drop ceiling cone fireplace with my shag green carpet! I had orange and pink striped curtains and let's not forget the low framed water bed! lol Thanks for the wonderful trip down memory lane Rebecca! Keep these great iconic design styles coming!

[@ItsMyLifeDaralynn]

I didn't know the acrylic furniture was an older style . I've learned so much from the series point . You never disappoint !

[@christinewilliams7005]

The only thing I like about mid-century is the windows - how expansive they were, especially if you have a pretty view! Thanks for a trip down memory lane.

[@pricedesign8805]

Thanks for the guided tour Rebecca! Such bold colors.

[@NatalieEa100]

Love the mid-century modern look! However, in my home, I am inspired by the look...

[@createwithconfidence8094]

My parents had short curtains with MCM designs on them when I was young. We had a chocolate brown clean-lined sectional and MCM oblong coffee table and two-tiered side tables. My grandmother had similar types of MCM in her home. I wish I had some of the case pieces now. My great aunt had mahogany and walnut case pieces that are still in my home. I like and appreciate MCM. A builder constructed a cluster of MCM homes near my home about 10 years ago and I wish I could have made the commitment to buying one. But none had my private back yard space and views of mountains and lake. That was something I still am not willing to give to to move to a different home. Loved the video.

[@sandysmom100]

Thank you Rebecca I love this deep dive you’re doing on all the different interior and architectural styles and furniture . This is one of my faves , because it actually started much earlier then ppl think .some ppl think it started in the 60’s because of all the advocado green , brown , and rusty orange and all the funky looking space ship Style furniture and accessories . But it stated much much earlier with decorators and architects that weee very famous and also the bauhaus style .

[@alyciarable]

I’m so here for the MCM. I think that’s a big part of the reason I love old movies. Lana Turner’s home in Bachelor in Paradise… Fabulous!

[@genevievequevillon178]

This is my favorite episode so far. I love that you explained the historical aspects of the style ❤

[@valeriyagoretoy4068]

Thank you for a wonderful tour. I came to America 32 years ago. It was very educational for me to get a glimpse into a style of a past. However, United States were never in space competition with Russia, it was Soviet Union. The evil empire that does not exist anymore. I think you’re doing fabulous job highlighting different styles. You have a beautiful gift connecting to your viewers. Always interesting. Always educational. Always relative. Can’t wait for your next segment.❤️💛💙 Valerie G.

[@amyg.8592]

I love the simple lines of MCM, although I usually don't go for the very iconic pieces. I liked that you pointed out the lack of hardware on the furniture. I'd noticed that on furniture from my grandparents, but hadn't realized that was common for MCM.

[@paulaleeper3668]

I really enjoyed this video on MCM!!! Mark and I live in a MCM ranch and you nailed it!

[@PTE399]

“Made of “Some sort of something” - you crack me up!😂

[@nancypatricio9972]

I'm not a big fan of the MC color palette, but I love the wood furniture. I especially love the ones that are perfectly square in the corners.

[@Tjwttn]

Another great video by Ms. Rebecca. My mother had a white laquered hi-fi. She displayed her chinoiserie chargers resting on plate stands on top of the hi-fi.

[@kraichellecurren7892]

Enjoyed the interior design history lesson. I can appreciate a good nod to this style when done well. I live in Palm Springs, CA so it’s kind of the jam out here. The nostalgia is fun to see. The old Hollywood celebrity homes, art and stories are great.

[@carlettagoodrich-mann1377]

Thanks Rebecca for the historical review.

[@marlawegrzyn6991]

Thanks for sharing this. It’s nice to know the history behind the design.

[@michdancer13]

Great tours. I absolutely could not live in full MCM home. I grew up in a 1965-built ranch, (I was born in 1968) not MCM style, but my mom's decor was very MCM. Turquoise couches, orange vinyl carved chair, paneled wall with wood shelving. I find 100% MCM gives me negative vibes. However, I do like a few aspects of it and my husband is going to build an MCM inspired wall mounted unit for under our TV, as well as a coffee table, as we continue our remodeling endeavors.

[@beatrizconcepcion3090]

I love the artistic interpretation of this style home! I could see myself living in one.

[@ruthkjar4003]

Best video I've ever seen on this style

[@kimmyz]

Another excellent video, Rebecca. I personally don't like mid century architecture or furniture, but it was fun going back in time to my childhood. I was born in 1952 and my parents' first home was an Eichler with all the iconic mid century furnishings and accessories. Thanks for the walk down memory lane!

[@SherryWatson-v4x]

Fun reminiscing through this mid century modern home style tour. Total Brady Bunch vibe. Thanks for this series Rebecca!

[@mettegrundt8932]

All the danish designers are present in this 🎉🎉 love it🇩🇰🇩🇰

[@LULC0759]

I did watch madmen in 2016. I dressed in that 60’s style with the flip up hair. Was fun. I grew up with mid century…. I could never incorporate it in my home. I can however appreciate it. I did buy a barrel chair but not happy with it fitting in with my traditional vibe.

[@maryklocek447]

Thank you Rebecca. I really enjoyed this video. This period in design history was amazing and influenced the future of design. I’m a “boomer” and this video brought back so many lovely memories. I to grew up in a mid century ranch home and loved everything. Although the dark paneling everywhere was a bet much😘.

[@pamross4994]

I only liked the high end home. It was so very Frank Lloyd Wright that I love.

[@elipsis6700]

My fav! Thanks Rebecca

[@CyndiRollTide]

Please consider doing a video on Feng Shui design ❤

[@megweiss1736]

Flashback to my childhood right down to the spokey wall clock and the paneling. Where’s the black ceramic panther that all my friends moms had? lol. It was a clean uncluttered look. And yes, the tv was the showpiece. You showed two very nice homes. I like seeing all the different styles. Nice.👍

[@annce2868]

What a lovely video. So well researched and created. Thank you. Wonderful as always.

[@brih4099]

Loving these videos!!! Love how you teach about the history and evolution in Interior design! Please do more!!!

[@carimecatton8376]

Your blouse is stunning! Can’t stop staring. ❤️😍

[@ChirpyChat]

Thank you for so much explaining the epoch of 'mid century' modern. I've been so tired of people using it for furniture that just looks dated to me.

[@vaderladyl]

The ones that don't know what truly MCM is, think only dated furniture makes the style

[@lolajacomino6574]

Once again Rebecca, you explained this style in a way that I was able to understand it and I’m not knowledgeable about decoration ❤

[@artdeve8979]

🌴🌴🌴🌴 Rebecca, I was so happy to see Mid Century on your channel, but I'm shocked that you didn't go to Palm Springs California.... the world capital of this style.

[@nancybarendt7877]

I have watched all these design style video's and have to say this one is the best IMO even though this is not my style you have done a great job.

[@sagareeka4946]

Yet another brilliant video! You must lecture in the design department for university students. Loved every detail that you described. Especially the association of space rockets and starbursts in art Deco pieces, prints & rugs. Amazing details. I as a desiger learnt a lot. Thank you. Looking forward to more such interesting content.

[@-nellie-m3711]

OMGOSH, this so much reminds me of my parents home, it was built in the 50’s and stayed basically the same till the day I had to sell my family home as my Mum went into a nursing home, but the couple who purchased the home are leaving so much of it’s ordinality to it, all the different colours that don’t even match Lol 😂, the wood grain walls, the coloured couch they had which is all in my wedding photos Lol 😂, personally I don’t like any of it and glad to see the end of this era of home design, those pieces of furniture in that person’s home has withstood the hands of time and are in perfect condition, it’s a credit to the owner of this home, not that it’s my kind of home but it’s well preserved. Great video Rebecca, which design is coming next. Cheers from Queensland Australia ♥️♥️🥰🥰

[@vaderladyl]

Ok, glad the style is still alive.

[@normarideout62]

Grew up with it and I definitely don’t want to go back to it.

[@bobbiemcdaniel1272]

Very interesting! 🤔 I am having trouble finding my style. I love decor! 😊 Thank you Rebecca ❤

[@dmbalsam]

The library kickstool in the background! Had 6 of those in my library. Kids are short and can’t reach the shelves😊

[@djsofer4034]

Oh wow! Thanks for commenting on that, I noticed it but didn't remember where I'd seen one and that it even had a name!

[@lorrainel2314]

Thanks for the tour and trip down memory lane. The rooms were so small back then 😅

[@kendrairvin8350]

Love this style!😍

[@rosalieduffy882]

Very educational regarding the fact about the materials being available for the first time. Living in an original would be tough due to the eight-foot ceilings and lack of lighting.

[@claireeddy1141]

Hi Rebecca, 6:25 on the clock may not be accurate, as you mentioned, however, 6:25 is correct twice each day.

[@robinprinzie]

I really love it!!

[@terhi1817]

Oh, I would love to have the Eero Aarnio 'Bubble' chair!

[@marilyn6905]

Would have liked to also see a few typical Mid-Century bathrooms. Can still recall " updating" one of my first homes from it's Torquoise & Pink Kitchen appliances/ formica to more "Modern" (1970s) palette of Harvest Gold/Avocado Green/Rust...& installing one of the first-on-our street Over-the- Range Microwaves ( a GE)...a very proud accomplishment at the time!!!

[@cathy1820]

I love this style!

[@ItsMyLifeDaralynn]

The house reminds me of the style of decor from The Brady Brunch .

[@patpar6208]

This video is well narrated and made, this could be used for history purposes. The MCM is nice to admire from the outside, I grew up with a version of it, however I would not choose it to live in it, I prefer a warm style, somehow I think MCM is too cold despite the expensive pieces of art and earth colors. Thank you!

[@SusanBaer-e1p]

I would like a few pieces to mix in my home.I couldn't do the whole house that style. Brings back some memories though.

[@brendawhisenhunt8444]

I love a touch of MCM. Glad you got to go to Lortadale area in Tulsa.. Great video!

[@valeriehowden471]

MCM is my fave. Rebecca, you forgot to mention no searbelt use in cars.

[@margaritadiaz3779]

I love this style! The Airbnb you toured is in exceptional condition and would be a great place to stay for a few days. Like you, I wouldn't decorate my home in this style only, but I certainly would incorporate iconic pieces. Thanks for the insight on this particular style! Keep those videos coming.❤❤❤