Classic modern design continues to provide plenty of inspiration. By this time, we know the trend has legs. One architect we talked to says mid-century design recalls a time in design when anything seemed possible; when creativity and originality thrived. Successful mid-century design, he says, is appealing not just because of its clean looks, but because it reminds us of a time when the sky was the limit.
Amy Albert is editor of Custom Home and a senior editor at Builder. She covers all aspects of design. Previously, she
was kitchen design editor at Bon Appetit;
before that, she was senior editor at Fine
Cooking, where she shot, edited, and wrote stories on kitchen design. Amy
studied art history with an emphasis on architecture and urban design at the
University of Pennsylvania. She lives in Los Angeles. Write her at aalbert@hanleywood.com, follow her on Twitter @CustomHomeMag and @amyatbuilder, or join her on Custom Home's Facebook page.
