color design – Welcome to the Mod Bar

Decorating midcentury homes is incredibly fun. The clean lines and open spaces of midcentury architecture make it a thrilling challenge to pop color in your spaces. Read on for five easy ways to pop some color

1: Color those walls

Walls are an open canvas awaiting your artistic color. Whether you opt for a pop of color with paint, or gorgeous bright wallpaper like Lezlie @theretrobeehive you can bring in any color you’d like. Her entire room below is oozing color fabulousness, but her walls are really the focal point and she knows just how to bring in the additional accents. Seriously checkout and follow her account — much of her design and home decor has been an inspo to my home. In particular, her mantle, rainbow candle display is out of this world!

Visit @theretrobeehive for more color inspo!

When we were choosing wallpaper for the backsplash area in our kitchen re-do, below were a few of my top choices (click the images to see on Amazon):

Visit a larger collection of midcentury wallpaper I love on Amazon.

2: Vintage vases and glassware

If you are a thrift junkie like me, you know the thrill of finding amazing, old glassware. Vintage colored vases are not always the easiest to find, but when you score them it’s a perfect way to pop color on a shelf, table or counter. Nicole @pyrexnplants has an amazing glassware collection and has the perfect decorating touch to bring scores of color to her gorgeous home. See a sample of her decor below and make sure you follow along for inspiration. We sometimes seem to be thrifting soul sisters across the country, having the same vintage items in our home!

Not a thrifter, or prefer to buy new? See some ideas below or explore my full midcentury-inspired glassware idea list.

3: Midcentury artwork

What better way to splash color on your walls with midcentury-inspired artwork?! My friend Angela at @midmodflair can help! Check out her wall below with a collection of her OWN artwork. She uses bright colors in everything she does and her fun and eclectic designs will bring happiness to your walls! She’s an incredible artist and you can see all her work on her website.

Some other midcentury-inspired wall art to consider and view my full idea list:

4: Colorful blankets

A simple way to pop color in your living room is by draping a gorgeous, bright blanket on the couch. Thrifters know the thrill of finding that perfect, vintage ‘granny’ blanket. I know I’ve only found a few, but I’m always looking. There’s noone else I can think of to you show you, but Amy @ponderbird who has an obscene, amazing collection of blankets! She has a beautiful house, she knits like a rockstar and has a mug collection like no other!

Not up for the hunt? Check out these colorful options or see my full list.

5: Statement furniture

If you can, bringing major, bright statement furniture in your home can transform any dark or neutral space into something amazing! Brian and Ashley @atkinsonbrickhouse1957 know this, and have some incredible pieces in their 1957 stunning ranch. Check them out – you seriously won’t believe the pool that is in their courtyard. If you can’t get a killer huge couch they can fit in your space…start small with a chair, ottoman or footstool to get some color!