A comprehensive explanation of mid century modern style and the furniture that it brought us. History, examples, designers, colors and more.

It dates all the way back to ancient Egypt.

Henry Hill, a renowned architect with Bay Area roots, built the “Herspring House” in 1945 on a hillside in Kentfield, California. A classic example of the regions Second Bay Tradition, a blend of the international style and vernacular influences, the house has been lovingly cared for over the past 70 years.

A modern - midcentury inspired - new built near Dallas.

There's nothing like a house on a hill to offer inspiration of a better life. When you live on a hill, life takes on a new meaning.

Woods + Dangaran has reimagined this 1965 midcentury house originally designed by architect Craig Ellwood, nestled in Los Feliz, California.

Risa Boyer Architecture and Hammer and Hand is responsible for this midcentury modern house renovation on a wooded site in Portland, Oregon.

This green-roofed home by Snegiri Architects bows in deference to the enveloping woodlands.

This remarkable midcentury residence was designed by architect Otto Stark, noted for Chicago’s lauded BlueCross BlueShield Building (1968) at 55 W. Wacker Drive.

Reform collaborates with Norm Architects on Profile, a collection of doors and drawers compatible with IKEA’s SEKTION kitchen cabinets.

You could say this New York architecture firm makes the grade, so to speak. This curved roof house designed by GRADE was designed in direct response to

Named after one of the brightest and most dependable stars in the night sky, the Vega 5 is easy to spot wherever it’s hung. This timeless fixture is crafted from solid brass and available in attractive finishes. Thanks to the adjustable arm joints, the chandelier can be arranged in a multitude of striking constellations. Alter the mood and brightness of the chandelier simply by changing the light bulb style (classic exposed filament bulbs and elegant matte porcelain LEDs are two excellent choices). Assembled in our Portland, Ore. factory using ethically-sourced domestic and global components. A Schoolhouse Original.   Read our guides on how to hang pendants and chandeliers and how to layer different types of lighting.

Yes you cane. Slide into midcentury modern pizzazz with the Simms Media Console. Wide scale open storage stacks up electronic accessories, board games, and your vintage record player. Cane doors glide back and forth for easy access to your entertaining fare, or screening of cable boxes and the like. Five small drawers tuck away decks of cards, remotes, or current reads. Storage and style - you do it all with this anywhere console rocking an eclectic retro look in the entry, dining room, or living space.

These are the printable PDF plans for our Dwell-featured cabin and are exactly what you need to build your own retreat in nature, tiny house, or an ADU out back. This package includes all the information needed to create your own dreamy escape, including bathroom and non-bathroom versions of the blueprints. Videos of us building our version of this cabin here: http://youtu.be/W1ykQcfmgPM Larger 2 bed version available here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1466885004/20-x-26-modern-cabin-plans-pdf-2-bedroom Need help? See our store to purchase design modifications, customization, consultation, or just to have someone to reach out to for problem solving and questions. SIZE: Total living area is 380 sq ft. (280 downstairs, 100 in the loft.) Footprint measures 14x20 ft. The optional full bathroom is 35 sq ft. and is located in the back right corner, under the loft. COST: The approximate cost of materials, excluding windows and doors, is about $20,000 USD. Material availability, choices and costs, as well as construction costs, can vary the total build cost considerably. WHAT’S INCLUDED: Instantly available digital download includes two sets of printable PDF blueprints (with, and without a bathroom), a materials list, a cut list, notes on materials and build tips, a digital album of 600 photos and videos of the build process, and a bonus 3D Sketchup model of the cabin. –Sketchup is a program that allows you to construct in 3D, examine all the construction details, modify the design, hide layers, take measurements, and explore the build. If you intend to modify these plans it’s a fantastic tool to make those changes and to familiarize yourself with the construction process digitally before doing it for real. Sketchup is available as an always-free web app, so there is no added cost. –Please feel free to download the plans to price materials, or shop them around to builders to explore options or modifications. If you ultimately find that you can’t use them for your project I’m happy to get you a refund. –For sheds, treehouses, cabins, ADUs, furniture, bathrooms, and more, see the rest of our store at https://www.etsy.com/shop/ElevatedSpacesShop –See more photos and info at www.elevatedspaces.ca –Plans are copyrighted by ElevatedSpaces and are for personal use only, so no commercial distribution, please.

‘Among the Vineyards’ is a residence by Stempel & Tesar architekti with two distinct forms that work well together to form a harmonious whole.

Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga were not the only stars of A Star is Born. The Calabasas home in the film is a source of inspiration for AR's Project House.

This 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom Mid Century Modern house plan features 4,600 sq ft of living space. America's Best House Plans offers high quality plans from professional architects and home designers across the country with a best price guarantee. Our extensive collection of house plans are easy to read, versatile, and affordable, with a seamless modification process available if your plans need to be changed to suit your lifestyle and personal choice.

現在、153万ドルで売りに出されているジョン・ロートナーの初期の作品。 First three photos via Crosby Doe Associates via Los Angeles Times (Photo © Tim Street-Porter) Who: John Lautner What: Lautner’s early work listed @ $1,573,000 Where: 527 Whiting Woods Rd, Glendale, CA 91208 When: 1949 More Photos

Love the tradition behind this card. My next door neighbors always had a white glittery tree. Love this one. So Pink! ...

3D visualizations, by designer Faraz, of the Bridge House in Australia, designed Max Pritchard. A green house, respecting the Aboriginal “Touch the Earth Lightly' principle.

Why you'll love it The sculptural arms & wide, welcoming seat. Covered in your choice of popular fabrics. Its timeless design makes it one of our best sellers. Contract Grade for unmatched durability.

Stone House is a luxury residence located in Monterrey, Mexico, designed in 2020 by Taller ADG.

"When the sun's out, the birds are singing, and you have the doors open, it just feels like you're almost in the woods," owner Aaron Cain said.

Modern farmhouse decor adds a homey touch to any space, indoors or out, making your home feel warm and inviting — check out these fab ideas!

Located at 126 Chichester Road, a five-bedroom, 3,000-square-foot home is asking $1.549 million.

The Du Tour Residence is a project led by Architecture Open Form who renovated it for a family who'd owned the architect-designed, 1960s home for decades.

Image 1 of 19 from gallery of Mid Century Modern Residence / Studio Twenty Seven Architecture. Photograph by Anice Hoachlander | Hoachlander Davis Photography

Nestled into a slope on the southern shore of Lake Simcoe, this one room sleeping cabin is a simple but sophisticated Canadian bunkie, evoking the “primitive...

A historic Richard Neutra house nestled in a bucolic nature preserve