Midcentury living room in Toronto with beige walls and a ribbon fireplace.

Jennifer Mayo Studios
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury enclosed living room in Grand Rapids with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Midcentury Living Room

Midcentury living room in Vancouver with beige walls and no tv.

Charcoal Sectional & Round Leather Ottoman

Kisabeth Furniture

Alice Cottrell Interior Design | Rick Rozas Design Photo Credit: Stephen Karlisch
Inspiration for a large midcentury formal open concept living room in Dallas with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace, no tv and grey floor.

Seaside Trail TV Room Built-In Shelving

One Coast Design

Gorgeous mid-century modern living room design with coastal elements, blue and white decor, and pops of mustard yellow accents. Beautiful mid-century modern sofas and woven chairs. Navy ottoman, pillowcases, draperies, and a throw blanket.

Rustic Meets Midcentury

MossCreek

This beautiful MossCreek custom designed home is very unique in that it features the rustic styling that MossCreek is known for, while also including stunning midcentury interior details and elements. The clients wanted a mountain home that blended in perfectly with its surroundings, but also served as a reminder of their primary residence in Florida. Perfectly blended together, the result is another MossCreek home that accurately reflects a client's taste. Custom Home Design by MossCreek. Construction by Rick Riddle. Photography by Dustin Peck Photography.

Cozy fireplace seating

Kress Jack At Home

© Kress Jack at Home
This is an example of a small midcentury living room in San Francisco with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Transitional Family Room and Bar

Fran Kerzner- DESIGN SYNTHESIS

They needed new custom cabinetry to accommodate their new 75" flat screen so we worked with the cabinetry and AV vendors to design a unit that would encompass all of the AV plus display and storage extending all the way to the window seat. The clients also wanted to be able to eat dinner in the room while watching TV but there was no room for a regular dining table so we designed a custom silver leaf bar table to sit behind the sectional with a custom 1 1/2" Thinkglass art glass top. We designed a new coffered ceiling with lighting in each bay. And built out the fireplace with dimensional tile to the ceiling. The color scheme was kept intentionally monochromatic to show off the different textures with the only color being touches of blue in the pillows and accessories to pick up the art glass.

Mid Century Modern

Atelier Drome Architecture

The house has always benefitted from the exposed beams and large expanses of glass, however where there was once an overly large and oppressive fireplace distracting you from the finer details, there is now a more compact and cleanly detailed gas fireplace.

dellwood: boulder, colorado family home

jennifer rhode design

HBK photography the organic egg shape of the smoke colored coffee table rounds out the sofa area.
Large midcentury open concept living room in Denver with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Winsford Ave

Verboys Interiors

Inspiration for a large midcentury family room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Madison County Cabinets

Madison County Cabinets, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury enclosed family room in Indianapolis with a library, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Mid Century Modern Conrad Buff & Don Hensman AIA, Pasadena

Modiano Design

Design ideas for a midcentury formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with beige walls and beige floor.

JCPenney Custom Window Treatment Designs

Lois Lambkin for JCPenney Window Treatments

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury enclosed family room in Chicago with beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and beige floor.

Gold Coast Residence

Eva Quateman Interiors

Tony Soluri Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in Chicago with beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Midcentury Modern Renovation

Kay Cosby Interiors

This client felt lost as far as design and selection. She'd already received my counsel regarding refinishing and the color of her kitchen cabinets. When she reached out to me again to assist with organizing her home and suggesting a few new pieces I was elated. A majority of the project consisted of relocating existing furniture and accessories as well as purging items that didn't work well with the design style. The guest room was transformed when we painted a lovely green color over the orange walls. The room that saw the most change was the dining room as it got all new furniture, a rug and wall color. I'm so thankful to know that this project is greatly loved. Photos by Barrett Woodward of Showcase Photographers

Outpost Residence/Hollywood

Julie Maigret Design

Rachel Thurston
Mid-sized midcentury open concept family room in Los Angeles with medium hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, a home bar, beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Park Avenue Apartment

Elizabeth Strianese Interiors LLC

Photography by Cappy Hotchkiss
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Mid Century Modern Condo

Segal & Wilmot Interior Design

This project involved renovating and decorating a co-op in Center City, Philadelphia. It was a one-bedroom/one bath apartment with a kitchen at 700 s.f. We decided to give it a Mid Century Modern feeling in the living/dining area. The client was not involved in any of the decision-making, but did give us a few requests. We put in the Brazilian hardwood througout the living/dining room/kitchen. All the fixtures, paint, and window treatments are new. We purchased the new living room sofa and blue swivel chair. The wing chair (owner's) was re-upholstered. Since this was a high-low project, we purchased the hard pieces on Craig's list and at auction. The windows in this room face South, so we put in taupe/white solar blinds and softened them with creamy custom made chantung silk panels. The sofa was done in a tweedy orange color and is flanked by two floor lamps of chrome and lucite.

Magnolia: Mid-Century Modern

ROM architecture studio

Architect: Carol Sundstrom, AIA Accessibility Consultant: Karen Braitmayer, FAIA Interior Designer: Lucy Johnson Interiors Contractor: Phoenix Construction Cabinetry: Contour Woodworks Custom Sink: Kollmar Sheet Metal Photography: © Kathryn Barnard

Midcentury Living Design Ideas with Beige Walls

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.