What is Mid -Century Modern?

Post World War II there was a shift in architecture and the trend was towards non -traditional living spaces to the very modern. Architects celebrated the diversity and looked for alternatives to be creative using very "now materials". Bringing in light, details and elements that had not been readily available or desired previously.  For many architects and builders these ideas were initially perceived as risky and then quickly was embraced by many.   Materials used were linoleum, foam rubber, cork and fiberglass to name a few.  Clean and slick surfaces were a key design element.  Carpet was almost never used, instead, wood, concrete, and vinyl flooring were used.   

Exteriors we usually constructed using flat stucco, exposed brick surfaces, stone, wood or a myriad of combinations of these.  Landscaping usually flowed with the lines of the home and were usually very simple in design.  Pools were a staple, as they created an additional outdoor conversation backdrop when entertaining guests . 

The interiors of these homes were centered around a unified space.  Living rooms, dining rooms and kitchens usually bled together. Exposed beams, either wood or steel were used, creating the illusion of a larger space than reality.  Expansive use of glass helped bring in the exterior light and brought the outdoors in and vice versa.  One bled into the other.  Windows that flowed with the angles of the home were progressive in design. 

Skylights lit up dark hallways or drop ceilings with fiberglass inserts created the illusion of natural light. Cement walls were often used to creative decorative privacy fences and offered an alternative to traditional walls or shrubbery. 

Las Vegas and Henderson is home to many Mid-Century Modern home and golf communities.  Starting from high 200's and exceeding 1 million.  There is a Mid Century home for anyone.