Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Detroit with a library, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and wallpaper.

Mid Century Modern Living Room

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The sandstone brick fireplace is the centerpiece of this chic living room. A large mid century modern area rug anchors the plush sofa and comfortable lounge chairs, and the kidney shaped teak coffee table.

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.

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.

Mid Century Modern in Colorado Springs

Libbie Holmes Photography

Mid Century Living room with vintage furniture and orange sofa
Design ideas for a midcentury living room in Denver with a hanging fireplace.

Mid Century Modern Living Room

Elegant Interiors LLC, -Decorating Den INTERIORS

This family room went from outdated brown furnishings to transitional glam!!!
This is an example of a large midcentury open concept family room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Respect The Tiki

Well Done Building & Design

Midcentury living room in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

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.

Woodside House 2

Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design

This is an example of a large midcentury open concept living room in San Francisco with light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Michigan Residence

Young & Young Interiors

Inspiration for a midcentury family room in Detroit with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and vaulted.

San Salvador - Mid Century Modern

Kitchens by Good Guys

At our San Salvador project, we did a complete kitchen remodel, redesigned the fireplace in the living room and installed all new porcelain wood-looking tile throughout. Before the kitchen was outdated, very dark and closed in with a soffit lid and old wood cabinetry. The fireplace wall was original to the home and needed to be redesigned to match the new modern style. We continued the porcelain tile from an earlier phase to go into the newly remodeled areas. We completely removed the lid above the kitchen, creating a much more open and inviting space. Then we opened up the pantry wall that previously closed in the kitchen, allowing a new view and creating a modern bar area. The young family wanted to brighten up the space with modern selections, finishes and accessories. Our clients selected white textured laminate cabinetry for the kitchen with marble-looking quartz countertops and waterfall edges for the island with mid-century modern barstools. For the backsplash, our clients decided to do something more personalized by adding white marble porcelain tile, installed in a herringbone pattern. In the living room, for the new fireplace design we moved the TV above the firebox for better viewing and brought it all the way up to the ceiling. We added a neutral stone-looking porcelain tile and floating shelves on each side to complete the modern style of the home. Our clients did a great job furnishing and decorating their house, it almost felt like it was staged which we always appreciate and love.

North Beach

Proform Builds

Photo of a midcentury open concept family room in Seattle with light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Buell

Yankee Barn Homes

Design ideas for a midcentury living room in New York with grey walls, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and no tv.

Braeburn Mid Century Modern, Houston, TX

Victoria Sheffield

Midcentury modern living room with navy blue sofa, vintage fireplace with brass hood, vintage mid century modern wall shelf unit, and painted brick accent wall.

Woodside Midcentury

David Henig, Architect

This is an example of a midcentury living room in San Francisco with a library, blue walls, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

Dosch House

Penny Black Interiors LLC.

Design ideas for a large midcentury open concept living room in Portland with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

M House

User

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

Atomic

Lara Dutto, Laraarchitecture

Midcentury open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Midcentury Makeover in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Forward Design Build Remodel

Design ideas for a large midcentury open concept living room in Detroit with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, a two-sided fireplace and a built-in media wall.

Wales House

Flavin Architects

Flavin Architects was chosen for the renovation due to their expertise with Mid-Century-Modern and specifically Henry Hoover renovations. Respect for the integrity of the original home while accommodating a modern family’s needs is key. Practical updates like roof insulation, new roofing, and radiant floor heat were combined with sleek finishes and modern conveniences. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

All Fireplaces Midcentury Living Design Ideas

The best room for gathering with your family and friends in a cosy environment is your living room or family room. You want to hang out where the lounge furniture is the most comfortable and sofas or chairs create a sense of homeliness. Filling this important space with cheap furniture is unlikely to bring you the same long-lasting comfort as a quality chaise lounge or a couch. These choices will directly affect the quality of your evenings as you wind down from the daily grind. While planning a renovation or redesign, weigh up the priorities of seating, heating, an entertainment unit and bookcases. Identify your main activity in the room and and design around that. Many midcentury living rooms aren't complete without a fireplace, but if you can't accommodate that, invest in built-in or furniture that suits your home. Common trends include Danish furniture and other kinds of Scandinavian furniture. Plush sofas, recliner chairs and sofa beds will always be popular. Finally, when the big components are planned out, think about what colour scheme and decor will best suit you and your family. If needed, an interior designer can help here.

Should I include a fireplace in my living room or family room?

Depending on your climate, a fireplace might be a great way to add warmth and interest to your living space. Even if your location is warm year-round, you can always add a faux fireplace or nonfunctioning fireplace as part of your decor. There are many options to choose from, so be sure to check them out. A wood-burning fireplace gives an authentic experience, though a gas one still emits heat without the mess. A double-sided or corner unit strays from the ordinary, or you can go with a wood stove fireplace if you're looking for a piece of art. If you want a contemporary touch, veer away from the traditional wood or tile mantel by going with stone, concrete or metal instead.

What kind of built-ins should I add to my living room?

Although it might not seem glamorous, having enough storage is instrumental when it comes to keeping the room organised and practical. Built-in bookcases, shelves and cabinets are a great way to add hidden, functional storage for all the knickknacks you accumulate. Movie and gaming buffs will love a custom entertainment centre, with enough cabinets for movies, speakers and electronic accessories; you can even create a media room with a projector and lounge chairs! If you still have room to spare, include a booth for homework or craft projects.

How do I decorate my home interiors?

When it comes to decorating, neutrals are always the safe option because they look good and never go out of style. They also give any artwork you hang enough breathing space. If you do want to try out a bolder colour scheme, add colour with walls and midcentury accessories. That way, if you get sick of a colour, you can quickly repaint the walls and find new knickknacks, instead of having to replace your sofas every time trends change. Popular colours include blue, green and grey, but don't be afraid to try bright colours like red or yellow, even if it's just on an accent wall. Finally, make sure there is plenty of light. Recessed or track lighting are great ways to hit every corner — better yet, add more natural light by installing additional windows or a skylight.