Inspiration for a large midcentury open concept living room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Mountview

Benedict Design

Photographer: Mitchell Fong
Inspiration for a large midcentury open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Retro Mid-Century Family Room Design

Mackenzie Collier Interiors

Masculine, minimalist, midcentury decor complements the living room’s architectural features. Image: Agnes Art & Photo
This is an example of a large midcentury enclosed living room in Phoenix with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Arcadia Heights Renovation

DFS Construction Inc.

Design ideas for a large midcentury open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Mid Century Modern Masterpiece | Candler Park - Atlanta, GA

Minhnuyet Hardy Interiors

Mali Azima
Inspiration for a large midcentury enclosed living room in Atlanta with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and a standard fireplace.

Inca Trail Double Butterfly

Moderne Builders

Design ideas for a large midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with beige walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Rosenwald House

Flavin Architects

This remodel of a mid century gem is located in the town of Lincoln, MA a hot bed of modernist homes inspired by Gropius’ own house built nearby in the 1940’s. By the time the house was built, modernism had evolved from the Gropius era, to incorporate the rural vibe of Lincoln with spectacular exposed wooden beams and deep overhangs. The design rejects the traditional New England house with its enclosing wall and inward posture. The low pitched roofs, open floor plan, and large windows openings connect the house to nature to make the most of its rural setting. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

Turtle Rock Residence

David M. Sanders, Architect

Major Remodeling and Addition in Irvine, California, 2009. Built by Tom Fitzpatrick, General Contractor.
This is an example of a large midcentury open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, porcelain floors, a tile fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and a standard fireplace.

Funky Warson

Nistenhaus Design LLC

Inspiration for a large midcentury open concept living room in St Louis with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Mid Century Modern Home

Tim Hollerbach Designs, LLC

Design ideas for a large midcentury formal open concept living room in St Louis with white walls, vinyl floors, a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv, grey floor and exposed beam.

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.

Merano

Designology Studio LLC

Lindsey Drewes
Design ideas for a large midcentury formal enclosed living room in Santa Barbara with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Mid-Century Modern Vintage

Larina Kase Interior Design

Aliza Schlabach Photography
Large midcentury open concept living room in Philadelphia with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and no tv.

Modernist I

Trebor/Nevets

This is an example of a large midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Sunset Plaza Residence

Assembledge

Michael Weschler Photography
This is an example of a large midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and no fireplace.

11. Minneapolis Residence-2

CHRISTIAN DEAN ARCHITECTURE, LLC

Modern lofted living room with large sliding doors open to a large backyard deck.
Inspiration for a large midcentury open concept living room in Minneapolis with dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and white walls.

Oak Pond Home Remodel

Green Couch Design

Design ideas for a large midcentury open concept living room in Oklahoma City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and vaulted.

Living room

Charlton Furniture Co Inc.

King Hickory Darby sofa
Photo of a large midcentury formal open concept living room in Boston with white walls, linoleum floors, no fireplace, no tv and grey floor.

Rustic Mid-Century Renovation

Jordan Iverson Signature Homes

Darius Kuzmickas - KuDa Photography 2015
Large midcentury open concept living room in Portland with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Uptown Mid Century Mod

Josh Bustos Architectural Photography

Design ideas for a large midcentury open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding tv, grey floor and timber.

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.