Create A Mid-Century Modern Home Office Inspired By Matthew McConaughey's Study

Matthew McConaughey is one of our favorite humans for more reasons than we can count. He has a long list of movies we watch on repeat and a voice that can make your knees weak. So, when the handsome actor gives us a tiny peek into his private retreat, we can't help but sit up and pay attention. McConaughey's Texas home, nicknamed the "Old Oak Mansion," might have a Spanish-Mediterranean design, but it's his moody, mid-century modern study that we're really obsessed with. And if you love it as much as we do, you can create the look inside your home office with a few mid-century staples inspired by the actor.

Mid-century modern design isn't exclusive to one home decor style. Thanks to its versatility, which balances different elements all at once, it's relatively easy to integrate into any home aesthetic. The hallmark of mid-century modern intentionally mixes neutral tones with clean, uncluttered lines and organic shapes. It also features natural materials like teak, oak, and walnut woods, to name a few. Mid-century modern lets you play with color, using dedicated pieces to build an entire room around, whether it's a bold wallpaper pattern or a Noguchi-inspired table.  So, if you want to take a page from McConaughey's book, you can style your own home office with the mid-century aesthetic to feel instantly classic without coming across as overly stuffy.

There's so much to love about Matthew McConaughey's study, even in just the sliver we can see in the video he posted to Instagram. It's down-to-earth, quietly confident, and infinitely timeless. Giving your home office a mid-century modern look isn't hard to create with the right materials and room setup. McConaughey's study centers around the moody, mid-century pops of color on the walls. The pricey $295-per-roll, bohemian-inspired wallpaper has a statement-making pattern with an earthy, rust-colored background and dark hints of navy and light blue, but you can look for more affordable wallpaper designs that still deliver the same inspired vibe. Plus, if you love color, you can always opt for the paint color trend that's replacing greige that involves drenching your office in bold neutrals, like warm browns, muted blues, and rich burgundies.

When it comes to picking furniture for your mid-century modern office, don't be afraid to mix different materials. Look for pieces that feature a combination of materials, like something with a marble or glass top and a metal base. The star of McConaughey's study is the Danish-style leather armchair. It's an important feature to incorporate — whether in leather or upholstery, depending on your budget. It can make your office feel like you've stepped out of the mid-century modern era. It's a must-have when you're recreating the look, so if you're out thrifting, keep an eye out for this vintage chair.