MIDCENTURY MODERN DESIGN
Characterized by clean lines, functional forms, and a harmonious blend of organic and geometric shapes, emphasizing simplicity and functionality
The midcentury modern aesthetic landed in the middle of the 20th century drawing attention to the relationship between architecture and nature, celebration of natural materials (to connect architecture to the site), a bit of color (as compared to white modernist cubes earlier in the century), casual vibe, ergonomic furniture and site-appropriate plantings…while still upholding the idea of simplicity and functionality. Let's jump in and learn more!
Step back and learn more about garden styles in Garden Guide No. 012: YOUR GARDEN STORY + STYLE
Another helpful topic might be Garden Guide No. 003: LINES OF FORCE
GOODNESS FOR YOU THIS MONTH
Below you will find several items to help you learn more about MIDCENTURY MODERN DESIGN. From written words to dynamic resources to applied activities to group discussions. Explore our topic from different angles and gain a new perspective. Click on the first two images below to download PDFs. Further down you will find a midcentury modern resource library, links to our community, plus live sessions too!
DYNAMIC RESOURCE LIBRARY:
MIDCENTURY MODERN INSPIRATON
Rather than a video I thought it would be more beneficial to have an ever-evolving library of midcentury modern design images. The images below all link to the same Pinterest board, but different sections that focus on floors, walls and ceilings, plus furniture and graphic patterns/colors. These provide inspiration in context to help you explore many more ways to add character to your midcentury modern garden.
ALL IMAGES
FLOORS
WALLS
CEILINGS
FURNITURE + PLANTERS
PATTERNS + COLORS
OUR COMMUNITY
Don't forget to hang out with everyone to share your work and chat about MIDCENTURY MODERN DESIGN! Check in to share your activity via the CHALLENGES area. Specific links are located in each activity below.
A MIDCENTURY MODERN PATIO
Design a MIDCENTURY MODERN PATIO that includes a place to eat meals with friends and family. Submit your final design via a MOODBOARD in the Challenges section of our community.
Share a win!
What have you accomplished in the last month that makes you super happy? Let us celebrate with you!
LIVE SESSIONS
We have two this month: our normal Q+A, plus a special guest presentation. These will both be recorded in case you can't make it (then posted right back here). Visit the Q+A SCHEDULE for times and links or click below.
I can't wait to see you!
How I Approach Midcentury Modern Design
Sara Meier of Green Thumb SAM
Boise, Idaho
Tuesday, December 12
9 AM PST | 11 AM CST | Noon EST
London: 5 PM GMT
Sydney: Dec 13 at 4 AM AEDT
Your questions: SPREADSHEET
Monthly Q+A
Thursday, December 21
NOON PST | 2 PM CST | 3 PM EST
London: 8 PM GMT
Sydney: Dec 22 at 7 AM AEDT
Photo by Guillermo Naranjo Pérez on Unsplash
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