mid century modern house locate north of san antonio texas house designed by oscar e flores design studio photos by lauren keller
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in Austin with white walls, concrete floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Living Spaces

Aesthetik Design by Victoria Tik

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury living room in Las Vegas.

Herne Hill Flat

Indie & Co.

The open plan living and dining room benefited from huge windows that allowed sunlight to fill the room, as well original flooring. The light pink walls, navy velvet curtains and vintage pink velvet chair added glamour to the room. Photo by Daniel R Morgan

M3LD Life

M3LD

Kirsten Hepburn
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Willamette

The Flipstress

David Stewart Photography
Inspiration for a midcentury open concept living room in Austin with white walls and concrete floors.

Classic and Cool

exactly.

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury formal living room in Detroit with white walls and no tv.

McDermott

Interior Dimensions

A mid-century renovation from Interior Dimensions. An interior wall was replaced by a fun patterned divider and a half wall. The mid-century modern style is coupled with a beautiful stone fireplace and a comfortable seating area. By Doug Walker Photography

Ashford Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Customer Space | Waterville, Ohio

Flooret

Deep tones of gently weathered grey and brown. A modern look that still respects the timelessness of natural wood.
This is an example of a large midcentury formal open concept living room in Other with beige walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, coffered and planked wall panelling.

rénovation maison de maître

Clémence Jeanjan Décoratrice d'intérieur

Côté salon TV, l'ambiance est tout autre. Les propriétaires désiraient une ambiance chic et chaleureuse, un cocon de repos pour des soirées télé en famille. Bleu le maître de cette pièce agrémenté de ce papier peint texturé et de quelques touches de cannage, nous transporte dans un nid douillet. Pour rehausser l'ensemble, j'ai adoré ce canapé en velours moutarde, confortable et tellement chic. LA touche finale, de beaux luminaires, un de créateur et d'autres chinés.

Project LEAF

DECODE DECO INTERNATIONAL

Photo of a small midcentury enclosed living room in Other with green walls, carpet, beige floor and panelled walls.

Гостиная

MO interior design

Диван IKEA, этажерка Satin Furniture, текстиль H&M Home, краска для стен Little Greene Juniper Ash 115
Small midcentury enclosed living room in Moscow with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Mid Century Magic

Just the Thing Decorating, Staging, and Windows

The family who has owned this home for twenty years was ready for modern update! Concrete floors were restained and cedar walls were kept intact, but kitchen was completely updated with high end appliances and sleek cabinets, and brand new furnishings were added to showcase the couple's favorite things. Troy Grant, Epic Photo

Open Plan Living Dining Room

My Bespoke Room

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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.

Kingfield Project

Prospect Refuge Studio

Photo of a small midcentury formal enclosed living room in Minneapolis with light hardwood floors, white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Cobble Hill Residence

Benjamin Andres Architekt

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury enclosed living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and coffered.

Lyon Drive Den Project

Lace and Grace Interiors

Photo of a small midcentury enclosed living room in Phoenix with a home bar, grey walls and brown floor.

A Warm Mid Century Modern Feel

Décor Aid

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in New York with grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted 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.

Mancheski

cityhomeCOLLECTIVE

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

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.