Mount Mod vs Mid Mod Style

If you’re on this site, you probably already know what Mountain Modern design is (and if not, start here!). In this article, we’ll discuss how Mountain Modern style differs from MidCentury Modern.

What is MidCentury Modern Style?

MidCentury Modern, or MidMod design, was at its height in the 1970s. Frank Lloyd Wright is among the most prominent architects who embraced this design aesthetic.

How is Mid Mod Style Similar to Mountain Modern Style?

Frank Lloyd Wright was a proponent of adding natural elements from mother nature to his design aesthetic, which is a parallel concept in Mountain Modern design.

What is the difference between Mountain Modern and Midcentury Modern design?

Many of the mid mod furniture pieces and home decor you find have orange and brown colors, which are not prominent in Mountain Modern design. Those colors can certainly be utilized, but aren’t leaned upon as heavily as with mid mod styles.