photo by Patrick Cline
Photo of a large midcentury living room in San Francisco.

Bright + Modern Craftsman in Upper Rockridge

Photo of a large midcentury formal open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace and a built-in media wall.

Living room

Laidlaw Schultz architects

Living room with stone fireplace
Design ideas for a large midcentury formal open concept living room in Orange County with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and white walls.

Living Room

Forte Building Group, LLC

Inspiration for a large midcentury open concept living room in Nashville with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

New furniture for a home with a view

NIBIO LLC

Interior Design for a new home
Inspiration for a large midcentury open concept living room in Seattle with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and no tv.

Rénovation totale d'une maison de ville

Studio 3i

Ce salon est décoré dans un style rétro/vintage avec comme couleur dominante le bleu canard et jaune moutarde qui s'accordent parfaitement. le graphisme des fauteuils rythme l'ambiance parfaitement maîtrisée. Chaleur et modernisme se côtoient pour créer une atmosphère douce et vintage.

dellwood: boulder, colorado family home

jennifer rhode design

HBK photography the two navy sofas mirror each other, uniting the large living room.
Inspiration for a large midcentury open concept living room in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Living Rooms

HBK Photography

HBK Photography shot for luxury real estate listing
Inspiration for a large midcentury open concept living room with white walls, medium hardwood floors and beige floor.

Seattle Kitchen, Bath and Great Room

Community Builders, LLC

Mid century modern makeover: New engineered flooring, reused some existing light fixtures to play up the mid century theme, added some new lighting to mimic the mid century look. New windows were added to take advantage of the view.

Interior Design with Feng Shui - Modern

Shambhalla Institute

Mid Century Home Remodel By Kim Colwell Design with an affiliation with Shambhalla Institute.
This is an example of a large midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Canary Wharf Project

Distinction Group

Distinction Group
This is an example of a large midcentury formal open concept living room in London with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding tv.

Ryan Residence

Lundberg Design

Existing dark wall and ceiling surfaces refinished with white paint to lighten space Photo credits: Art Gray, Michelle Kriebel, Ryan Hughes
Design ideas for a large midcentury open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and brown floor.

Grand appartement haussmannien 180m2

Marion Alberge

Détail salon ; fauteuil style Gio Ponti chiné retapissé en velours jaune ; miroir soleil chiné ; tapis berbère Fragments Paris Photos Cyrille Robin
Photo of a large midcentury open concept living room in Paris with grey walls, a standard fireplace, no tv, medium hardwood floors and a stone fireplace surround.

Living Room

The Mine

Design ideas for a large midcentury open concept living room in Seattle with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

private residence

HF:architecture

Design ideas for a large midcentury living room in Detroit with beige walls.

Lakehouse

Mary Anne Smiley Interiors

Danny Piassick
Inspiration for a large midcentury formal open concept living room in Dallas with a corner fireplace, white walls, concrete floors, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Atomic Ranch MCM Main House

Breathe Design Studio

Our Austin studio decided to go bold with this project by ensuring that each space had a unique identity in the Mid-Century Modern style bathroom, butler's pantry, and mudroom. We covered the bathroom walls and flooring with stylish beige and yellow tile that was cleverly installed to look like two different patterns. The mint cabinet and pink vanity reflect the mid-century color palette. The stylish knobs and fittings add an extra splash of fun to the bathroom. The butler's pantry is located right behind the kitchen and serves multiple functions like storage, a study area, and a bar. We went with a moody blue color for the cabinets and included a raw wood open shelf to give depth and warmth to the space. We went with some gorgeous artistic tiles that create a bold, intriguing look in the space. In the mudroom, we used siding materials to create a shiplap effect to create warmth and texture – a homage to the classic Mid-Century Modern design. We used the same blue from the butler's pantry to create a cohesive effect. The large mint cabinets add a lighter touch to the space. --- Project designed by the Atomic Ranch featured modern designers at Breathe Design Studio. From their Austin design studio, they serve an eclectic and accomplished nationwide clientele including in Palm Springs, LA, and the San Francisco Bay Area. For more about Breathe Design Studio, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/atomic-ranch

Alameda Mid Century Modern

Maxwell & Kennedy Staging + Interiors

We had a big, bright open space to work with. We went with neutral colors, a statement leather couch and a wool rug from CB2 with colors that tie in the other colors in the room. The fireplace mantel is custom from Sawtooth Ridge on Etsy. More art from Lost Art Salon in San Francisco and accessories from the clients travels on the bookshelf from S=CB2.

Hilltop Road

Dichotomy Interiors

contemporary home design for a modern family with young children offering a chic but laid back, warm atmosphere.
Large midcentury open concept living room in New York with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv, grey floor and vaulted.

Humphrey House

Penny Black Interiors LLC.

The architecture of this mid-century ranch in Portland’s West Hills oozes modernism’s core values. We wanted to focus on areas of the home that didn’t maximize the architectural beauty. The Client—a family of three, with Lucy the Great Dane, wanted to improve what was existing and update the kitchen and Jack and Jill Bathrooms, add some cool storage solutions and generally revamp the house. We totally reimagined the entry to provide a “wow” moment for all to enjoy whilst entering the property. A giant pivot door was used to replace the dated solid wood door and side light. We designed and built new open cabinetry in the kitchen allowing for more light in what was a dark spot. The kitchen got a makeover by reconfiguring the key elements and new concrete flooring, new stove, hood, bar, counter top, and a new lighting plan. Our work on the Humphrey House was featured in Dwell Magazine.

Large Midcentury Living Room Design Photos

A living room, often referred to as a lounge room in Australia and New Zealand, is the hub of the home. If you only have one living room in the house, it’s likely to serve multiple purposes: be it a place to watch TV, play games, spend quality time with family or hang out with friends. If you have the luxury of two living areas, one is usually a formal living room or lounge room, reserved for reading, relaxing and entertaining. A successful midcentury living room design is inviting, has enough seating for the whole clan – a comfortable couch is a must – and encourages conversation. Browse photos on Houzz for living room layouts, furniture and decor, and strike up a conversation with the interior designers or architects of your favourite picks. For even more midcentury living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which midcentury living room layouts will work best for you?

Every living area will have design challenges. A long, narrow lounge room, for example, risks looking like a hallway if furniture is lined up against the walls. Instead, opt for small furniture items, like a cosy two-seater couch, and create various focal points throughout the space. In square living rooms, a symmetrical layout encourages a formal setting. Place seating on either side of the room, with a focal point in the middle to pull the room together. For a truly intimate vibe, replace your couch with some occasional chairs positioned around a coffee table or ottoman. This will make the main focus conversation. An open-plan home – one where the lines are blurred between kitchen, dining and living – may require a layout that focuses on definition. You’ll want to make sure furniture doesn’t block the flow between spaces, and instead use something like an area rug to create zones.

How can you decorate your living room?

The living room can be a place in which to show off your personality, but if you want a timeless living room scheme, stick to neutral walls, couches and ottomans. Colour can be added through accessories, and is a lot more interchangeable! Rugs, cushions and throws are great for adding colour, while mirrors, lamps and ceiling lights will set the mood. Make your midcentury living room unique by including family heirlooms and photos. For a polished look, try creating a coffee table vignette – you could use books as pedestals or group items together on a tray. Try adding a vase, a mixture of round and rectangular objects and some books.

What are some small living room ideas?

Small living room designs can be tricky to work with, but aren’t doomed to fail. Often, you just have to get creative with furniture. An open-back chaise can create a sense of spaciousness, while small side tables paired together can substitute a coffee table. Even better, an ottoman can be used as a footrest, coffee table or extra seating. Big furniture items like the couch are best kept in light colours, and if there’s room for a coffee table, a glass-top one is best. If you have two spaces in one – perhaps your midcentury living room sits in front of a single-wall kitchen – make sure they are connected by decor, colour and style. For definition, just add area rugs, or use your couch as a dividing wall. It’s worth having a few furniture pieces, whether a bookshelf, couch or entertainment unit, in the same colour as the walls, too, so they blend into the room and visually expand the space.

Is open-plan living for you?

Today’s homes often embrace open-plan living, whereby the living room runs off the kitchen and/or dining areas. Open-plan living allows greater functionality, but can risk creating a vast, soulless space if not done right. To avoid a cavernous feel in an open-plan design, define areas with furniture, rugs and lighting, or consider using a wall divider. Also be sure to keep flooring, lighting and materials consistent throughout, for cohesiveness. Noise may be an issue – someone banging pots and pans while you’re watching TV, for example – so include lots of soft midcentury furnishings, such as rugs, curtains and couches to help absorb the noise. You will also need to factor in plenty of storage, so mess is kept at bay.