STATEMENT OBJECTS

Whatever your statement object is and however it is making that statement, it needs to be bold. That being said, you don’t want too many statements in one room. Depending on the size of your room, one statement piece or maybe two (if it’s a large room) will be more than enough to get people talking.

If you have too many bold conversation starters, they’ll eventually compete with each other with both losing after overwhelming the viewer and dismissing the eclectic edge you were aiming for.

If you’re looking for tips on how to decorate mid-century modern on a budget, scour local flea markets, second-hand shops, and online auction houses like 1st Dibs for rare, one-of-a-kind finds that are sure to bring your mid-century modern house fantasies to life.

For a mid-century modern living room and common areas, source decorative extras that evoke the 50’s and 60’s in saturated colors, like a trio of porcelain vases with naive patterns, sculptures in varying sizes for added drama, and wall hangings and mobiles boasting graphic shapes in vivid hues for unexpected jolts of color

DON’T LET IT GET MESSY

Do use caution as it can be easy to let eclectic design flow into a messy, cluttered, and overly busy room. Everything must have a place in the room and each piece should have a point to it. Allow items and accessories to speak for themselves without