Tips from our friends at GoHaus:

Add one piece of furniture to the room

The easiest way to get a little retro flair without going overboard is to add one midcentury modern piece to a room. This will immediately warm up your space. Below you can see the midcentury modern couch, as the focal point of the room, really gives it a new, retro vibe. Paired with a classic-looking wood flooring like the one shown below gives it the perfect retro feel.

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Embrace a more retro color scheme

Look at the 60’s style color schemes and pick a traditional color to focus on. This was the era of mustard yellows, light blues and avocado greens. Look for pieces that fit your chosen color scheme and don’t be afraid to put them front and center. Check out the ‘avocado green’ couch below that really gives this whole room a retro feel.

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Use pattern and texture to your advantage

Midcentury modern and graphic patterns are a match made in heaven! Don’t be afraid to get furniture or accessories that have interesting patterns or textures. You can shop online marketplaces like Trove to get some awesome MCM furniture second hand and avoid breaking the bank!

Bring on the cool lamps

Table lamps with curvy bases and slim tops were all the rage! Look for midcentury inspired ones with bold hues, from Trove sellers, vintage boutiques, antique shops, flea markets, and thrift stores. These can be great additions to any room to give it just a little midcentury modern flair and really spark it up without fully retrofitting your home or apartment. You can also consider a MCM style chandelier! This type of lighting is more of a focal point of a room and would give a slightly more retro overall feel than just throwing a few midcentury modern lamps on some side tables and accessories.

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Mix in the Modern

The whole point is to not go overboard! You want to make sure to have some modern 20th century style in there unless you’re going for the full retro 60’s look. You can keep the coffee tables more modern with a midcentury couch or use a more up-to-date style floor. 

Going with some European oak flooring in a modern color is a great way to keep the room a good mix of traditional vs. modern! You can get some new age colors with bluish tones or white-washed stains to give your home a modern feel while still outfitting it with some mid century modern classic accessories. Check out the selection of modern European oak flooring options here from GoHaus: http://www.gohaus.com/wood-flooring/oak

Check out the infographic below for more MCM tips!

Source: http://www.gohaus.com/the-beat/interior-design/living-room-history