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décor choice for the
older homeowner
that wants to recreate
past homes and are
feeling nostalgic.
Unfortunately, a lot of
this new furniture can
be very expensive.
On the other hand,
decorators do not have
to break the bank to
go for a mid-century
look in the living room.
Coincidentally, a lot
of older furniture is
turning up in thrift
stores and at garage sales. This presents quite
an opportunity for the furniture shopper looking
for bargains. Additionally, it also provides an
opportunity for bragging rights, as one could buy
authentic mid-century furniture instead of settling
for modern recreations.
It is also worth noting that, as with any other
trend, furniture seems to operate in cycles. The
younger generations looking to move into their
first homes are being drawn to the mid-century
look for both cost effectiveness (especially if
their furniture takes the form of old hand-me-
downs) and aesthetic appeal. The quickest way
to redecorate for the homeowner or renter is to
ask family members if they have any old furniture
they can part with, or to check thrift stores. With
a return to a simpler method of decorating, it
likely will not take long to find the essentials for a
living space.
Bedrooms
Trends in bedroom decoration have not
necessarily followed the same lines of thinking
that trends in living room furniture have followed.
Whereas trends in living rooms and other similar
spaces have reverted to earlier decades, bedroom
decoration has not changed much from recent
years. This is especially apparent with children’s’
bedroom furniture.
Similar to the living room table that doubles as a
cabinet, children’s furniture often serves multiple
purposes. It has become common to see a
children’s bed that resembles a bunk bed or a loft,
with the mattress laying on a support frame over a
space. Within the space is often a small desk or a
set of dresser drawers, or possibly a small couch.
It is also common to see larger sets of drawers on
either side holding up the bed.
Compared to the living room pieces, children’s
furniture may seem a lot more complicated. The
likely reason for this is simple; today’s kids have a
lot more stuff than they used to. As a result,
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