Robert Earl

Mid-century modern design has become a big hit since its introduction in the 1950s, and thanks to recent TV shows such as Mad Men, its sleek and progressive signature style is more popular now than ever. Nowhere is this more evident than in L.A., home to a wealth of influential modern architecture, with many works in the category considered landmarks. Today, the mid-century aesthetic is present in many aspects of modern home design—with standout features including a strong indoor-outdoor connection, along with lightfilled open floor plans, and the expression of structure as a form of beauty and design clarity.