Style Guide: Discover Mid-Century Contemporary at Harvest Meadows

At Eastbrook Homes, we’re always striving to help homeowners find their dream home – whatever that looks like for them. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce our newest model home at Harvest Meadows: the Hearthside. This stunning residence beautifully embodies the popular Mid-Century Contemporary style. With its clean lines, open spaces, and thoughtful details, this home offers a fresh take on a classic aesthetic, blending timeless design with modern comfort.​

Is Mid-Century Contemporary your dream home aesthetic? Read on, and let’s find out!

A Look Back: Mid-Century Style History

Mid-Century design first gained popularity in the post-war boom of the 1940s and ’50s, when homeowners craved fresh, functional spaces filled with light and energy. Clean lines, open layouts, and a seamless indoor-outdoor flow became the signature elements of a style that felt brand new, and still does today.

Rooted in modernist influences like Bauhaus and Scandinavian design, Mid-Century homes embraced natural materials, warm woods, and a minimalist approach that made every square foot feel intentional. Form followed function, but comfort and beauty were always part of the equation.

Mid-Century Meets Contemporary

Over several decades, the heart of this style has evolved to meet today’s modern lifestyles. At Eastbrook Homes, we love how Mid-Century Contemporary design takes the best of the original aesthetic and blends it with today’s comforts. Think smarter layouts, energy-efficient features, and updated finishes – all while keeping that signature warmth, simplicity, and easy livability homeowners have loved for generations.

Mid-Century Contemporary Characteristics

Mid-Century Contemporary isn’t just a trend, but a bold design choice. Clean lines and clever layouts scream cool, confident, and stylish. And yet, it’s not just flash – a key element of this style is intelligent functionality. Every little detail serves a purpose. It talks the talk and walks the walk. And it turns heads, too.

• Dramatic, Open Living Spaces – This style demands room to breathe. Experience the drama yourself walking through the Hearthside’s two-story great room – a true showstopper. With soaring ceilings and clear sightlines to the kitchen and dining areas, it creates a space that feels effortless yet elevated.
• Walls of Windows – Natural light is essential to this design. Massive windows are a must to invite the outdoors in and let homeowners bask in the sun’s natural glow. Whether you’re sipping your coffee in the fresh morning light or winding down with a Cabernet during golden hour, the natural touch of sunlight adds a bit of magic to your daily routine. 
• Bold Rooflines & Simple Geometry – When we said clean lines, we meant everywhere. The exterior is certainly no exception, where curb appeal comes into play. Consider the Hearthside’s crisp roofline and long horizontal lines, which create a striking exterior that feels smartly modern but earthy and approachable. This style is drenched in personality.
• Wood, Stone & Matte Finishes – Mid-Century Contemporary will never gloss over the details. Beautiful hardwood floors pop naturally against matte black fixtures like a piece of fine art in a black frame. Accent natural focal points with warm cabinetry and you’ve got an elevated cottage feel that’s anything but your mother’s tchotchke kitchen.
• Spaces That Actually Work – Creativity is the essence of Mid-Century, and that bleeds seamlessly into creating unique spaces that work for your lifestyle. Home offices thrive here, as do a thoughtful kitchen layout and, as with the Hearthside, a practical finished basement. Mid-Century Contemporary fits it all in – without the awkward corners. 

Bring Mid-Century Contemporary Home

You don’t need a full renovation to channel Mid-Century Contemporary style. With a little intention and a free weekend, you can give your home a stylish upgrade that feels warm, smart and approachable. 

Start here:

• Clear the clutter – Start by simplifying your space. Mid-Century Contemporary design loves clean surfaces and open vibes. Then punch it up with a sculptural lamp, a bold piece of art, or a vintage mirror. Even just one accent piece can completely change the tone.
• Warm up your walls – Try a cozy neutral like clay or sage, or dip into something deeper like olive green or mustard. A fresh coat of paint can completely transform a space. 
• Rethink your layout – Push the furniture away from the walls, pull in a pair of moody chairs, and create a layout that encourages conversation. This style is all about movement and flow, so ditch the bulky furniture lining your room perimeter. 
• Bring nature inside – Bring the feeling of the great outdoors into your home simply with warm wood, neutral tones and natural textures. A leather pouf here, a teak side table there, and voila! It doesn’t take much with a design already rooted in minimalism. 
• Update your lighting – Lighting changes everything – even the appearance of your paint color! Swap out the basic overhead fixture for a globe pendant or retro-inspired floor lamp. It’s one of the quickest ways to give a room new life.

Experience Mid-Century Contemporary at Harvest Meadows

Still not sure if this is your style? Sometimes you’ve gotta see it to feel it. Come, walk through the Hearthside model at Harvest Meadows and experience Mid-Century Contemporary in full effect. Between the sun-drenched great room and the functional, feel-good flow, you’ll know right away if this is for you. The final phase of Harvest Meadows is already underway and sure to sell fast. Schedule your tour today! Or, connect with us to learn more about this amazing opportunity to own a personalizable, new construction home in Lowell, Mi.