Large Midcentury Living Room Design Photos

There is nothing wrong with a wall of accessories. Photo Credits- Sigurjón Gudjónsson
Design ideas for a large midcentury open concept living room in New York with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a built-in media wall.

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.

Edgemont | North Vancouver

Hasler Homes Ltd

Large midcentury formal open concept living room in Vancouver with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Moody Blues

Laure Nell Interiors

The homeowners of this 6,000-square-foot house in Delray Beach don’t have to go far for a night out on the town. We transformed two bedrooms with a connecting bathroom into an entertainment wing with a true speakeasy vibe, right down to the hidden bookcase door that makes its entrance from the main living room quasi invisible. A moody, deep navy wallpaper with copper accents envelops the walls and layers together with rich woods and dark hues from floor to ceiling. The new movie room features custom built-ins, a home bar, a billiards table and the owners’ collection of vinyl records punctuated with a piece of Beatles-themed art that we sourced as an homage to the owners’ love of iconic films and music. The custom built-in wine fridge in the adjacent wine room houses their 250-plus collection of unique bottles the owners bring back from their frequent travels around the world. We pulled the moody palette into other areas of the home that needed reimagining, including the double-height living room, where we clad the fireplace in black and white materials and specified Tom Dixon’s lustrous Melt pendants to cascade over the space. Photography by Venjhamin Reyes

The Real Results

Modsy

This is an example of a large midcentury open concept living room in Chicago with white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Mid century modern meets Transitional design in La Canada Flintridge

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

Mid century inspired design living room with a built-in cabinet system made out of Walnut wood. Custom made to fit all the low-fi electronics and exact fit for speakers.

The 70's Living Room

Making Spaces

https://blog.making-spaces.net/2020/03/31/the-70s-flat-open-plan-living-space/

Stone and Reclaimed Wood Mantle Fireplace of Ranch 30 - Mid-Century Modern Count

Charles Petersheim, Builder

Photo of a large midcentury open concept living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Los Angeles Mad Men Loft

Lindye Galloway Interiors

Design ideas for a large midcentury formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Santa Monica Eclectic Design

DCN Interiors

This is an example of a large midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and a freestanding tv.

Manufacturer Room Scenes

Mercer Floor and Home Carpet One

visually textured carpet such as this is great for many different design schemes
Design ideas for a large midcentury open concept living room in Baltimore with orange walls and carpet.

Derricks Living Room

Houston Affordable Designs

Large midcentury open concept living room in Houston with dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Pemberton

Haynsworth Custom Homes

Stunning midcentury-inspired custom home in Dallas.
This is an example of a large midcentury open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Mid-Century Modern Remodel

GMI Design Group

This 1950's home was chopped up with the segmented rooms of the period. The front of the house had two living spaces, separated by a wall with a door opening, and the long-skinny hearth area was difficult to arrange. The kitchen had been remodeled at some point, but was still dated. The homeowners wanted more space, more light, and more MODERN. So we delivered. We knocked out the walls and added a beam to open up the three spaces. Luxury vinyl tile in a warm, matte black set the base for the space, with light grey walls and a mid-grey ceiling. The fireplace was totally revamped and clad in cut-face black stone. Cabinetry and built-ins in clear-coated maple add the mid-century vibe, as does the furnishings. And the geometric backsplash was the starting inspiration for everything. We'll let you just peruse the photos, with before photos at the end, to see just how dramatic the results were!

Allenwood

Atelier Eyster Architecture

Large midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and beige floor.

Braeburn Mid Century Modern, Houston, TX

Victoria Sheffield

Midcentury modern living room with leather sofa, cream rug, and walnut coffee table. The brick accent wall is furnished with a vintage hanging wall unit. The floors are solid walnut. The adjacent sitting area includes a blue velvet sofa and vintage brass fireplace.

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.

My Houzz: Bright Midcentury Charm in Missouri

Jessica Cain

Photo: Jessica Cain © 2018 Houzz
Photo of a large midcentury open concept living room in Kansas City with white walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Midcentury Living Room

Large midcentury enclosed living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Whole Home Custom Interior Remodel

RRS Design + Build, LLC

Allison Cartwright RRS Design + Build is a Austin based general contractor specializing in high end remodels and custom home builds. As a leader in contemporary, modern and mid century modern design, we are the clear choice for a superior product and experience. We would love the opportunity to serve you on your next project endeavor. Put our award winning team to work for you today!

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.