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.

Boho/Mid-Century Living Room

O.Evans Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury enclosed living room in Nashville with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, wood and wallpaper.

Scadlock

szalay_design_build

Living room showing walnut partition in entry.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with exposed beam.

The 70's Living Room

Making Spaces

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mid century lounge

Chalkhouse Kitchens

The owners were looking for a mid-century vibe in their new lounge and wanted alcove storage for books and ornaments and somewhere to keep the Skybox and DVD's out of sight. Built in white open storage and cupboards with a touch of oak to tie in with their newly polished parquet flooring.

Hudson Valley Getaway

User

Photo: John Gruen
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury living room in New York with white walls, painted wood floors and no fireplace.

East Dulwich Grove, SE22

Build Team

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury enclosed living room in London with white walls, medium hardwood floors and a metal fireplace surround.

Mount Martha Project 3

Cutting Edge Wallpapering

Wallpaper hung by Cutting Edge Wallpapering to create this modern space. The Wallpaper can be bought through us.
Design ideas for a small midcentury formal open concept living room in Other with carpet, no fireplace and a freestanding tv.

Sitting Room

Style At No.5 Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury formal enclosed living room in Limerick with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Living Room

risa boyer architecture

Newly vaulted ceiling expanding the view and horizon from the living room. Photo: Jeremy Bittermann
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Portland with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Santa Cruz

Icon Construction & Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Midcentury Living Room

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Austin with white walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Scarsdale Home

Chudin Design Collective

Airy and elegant living room with double height windows. Architecture by Toll Brothers
This is an example of a large midcentury formal open concept living room in New York with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Hargrave

Jubilee Interiors

Living room furnishing and remodel
This is an example of a small midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a corner tv, brown floor and timber.

Upper West Side Penthouse

Minami Livingston Interior Design

This is an example of a small midcentury open concept living room in New York with a library, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Midcentury Multi-Color Media Room

Tempting Interiors

Midcentury Modern Multi-colored media and bar space with custom roman shades, wallpaper, and a bold yellow sectional.
This is an example of a small midcentury enclosed living room in Boston with a home bar, multi-coloured walls, carpet, a wall-mounted tv and grey floor.

Portland Residential renovation/addition

Belluschi Consulting

Sally Painter
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury formal enclosed living room in Portland with no tv, cork floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Sutton Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | DE

Flooret

Refined yet natural. A white wire-brush gives the natural wood tone a distinct depth, lending it to a variety of spaces. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Mission Terrace Home

DesignFix LLC

This San Francisco home had beautifully restored interior details, including curved window walls, wood wainscoting, and an arched fireplace. We furnished it with a blend of modern and traditional pieces to express the minimal and laid-back feel desired by our clients.

Midcentury Sofa

Future Furniture

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury enclosed living room in Vancouver with grey walls, concrete floors and no fireplace.

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.