You might be scratching your head and asking "What does modern mix mean?". Its a relatively new term that signifies a mix of mid-century modern lines with our contemporary style.
Midcentury modern furniture has been quite popular for a while now, so its no wonder a new term was created to describe the look of a retro/contemporary room that celebrates the past but is pushing boundaries in the present.
Here we will give you a few tips on how to achieve the perfect modern mix living room through various style and design elements.
COLOR PALETTE
As you can see, the color palette of a modern mix living room draws heavily on the past with warm walnut, light heather grey and sunny yellow dominating. Its up to you how you incorporate this color mix into your living room.
Luckily light grey and walnut are so versatile that they can be incorporated in a number of ways, from eye-catching upholstered seating to stylish cabinets to accent tables.
If you don't want to commit to a large amount of yellow, try incorporating it with colorful table lamps or accent pillows - both of which add that color pop without becoming a major focal point.
TEXTURE
Something you may have heard your parents say is "not another shag rug!". Well I am here to tell you funky shag rugs are back in a big way, and they are perfect in a modern mix living room.
Shag rugs today come in so many interesting colors, patterns and materials that there is a shag rug out there for everyone and every style. They are so comfortable and add that bit of chaos to an otherwise streamlined space.
FURNITURE
Modern mix furniture typically has a small frame and low lines (Not for those super tall readers out there!).
Sofas and chairs are minimal and simple yet it is exactly these reasons that make this style so desirable. The 'no clutter, no fuss' look of a modern mix is calming and streamlined.
Peg or splayed legs on modern mix seating is a staple of the look, and interacts well with other accents in the room like tables and consoles that imitate the same shape.
PATTERN
Lastly, pattern is very important in a Modern Mix space. The subtle color palette that makes up the base of the room would fall a little flat if not for the bold 1960s patterns at play.
Very much reminiscent of the past, these bright, cheerfully floral and geometric patterns add the depth and character to the space that was so prevalent in the past and enjoyed in the present.
For more modern mix inspiration, check out Lamp Plus' Shop-by-Trend section.