Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration

Mid-Century Modern Restoration
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Minneapolis with white walls, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, white floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

50's ITALIAN LAKE HOUSE

Tommaso Giunchi Architetti

Living: pavimento originale in quadrotti di rovere massello; arredo vintage unito ad arredi disegnati su misura (panca e mobile bar) Tavolo in vetro con gambe anni 50; sedie da regista; divano anni 50 con nuovo tessuto blu/verde in armonia con il colore blu/verde delle pareti. Poltroncine anni 50 danesi; camino originale. Lampada tavolo originale Albini.

Earthy Mackay House

Cathie Hong Interiors

This 1956 John Calder Mackay home had been poorly renovated in years past. We kept the 1400 sqft footprint of the home, but re-oriented and re-imagined the bland white kitchen to a midcentury olive green kitchen that opened up the sight lines to the wall of glass facing the rear yard. We chose materials that felt authentic and appropriate for the house: handmade glazed ceramics, bricks inspired by the California coast, natural white oaks heavy in grain, and honed marbles in complementary hues to the earth tones we peppered throughout the hard and soft finishes. This project was featured in the Wall Street Journal in April 2022.

Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home

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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.

Bold Handmade Floor Tiles

Fireclay Tile

With warm orange and white floor tile this Palm Springs Oasis, masterfully designed by Danielle Nagel, brings new life to the timeless checkerboard pattern. DESIGN Danielle Nagel PHOTOS Danielle Nagel Tile Shown: 3x12 in Koi & Milky Way

Eichler - Inspired Home

Carmit Oron Interior Design

Photo of a large midcentury open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall and grey floor.

Bright and Cozy Library

Tiffany Brooks, HGTV Host & Interior Designer

This library offers one of the best spots in the home for enjoying views of the outdoors. The library is just steps from the kitchen, as well as a porch outside. https://www.tiffanybrooksinteriors.com Inquire About Our Design Services http://www.tiffanybrooksinteriors.com Inquire about our design services. Spaced designed by Tiffany Brooks Photo 2019 Scripps Network, LLC.

Mid Century Modern Remodel

Kelly Martin Interiors

This remodel was located in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Mid Century Modern

Joelle Uzyel

Photo of a large midcentury formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with beige walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

Colorful Mid-century Modern

Nathan Taylor for Obelisk Home

Large midcentury enclosed living room in Other with brown walls, light hardwood floors, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, a corner fireplace and beige floor.

MId-Century Modern

CT Design

Bright open space with a camel leather midcentury sofa, and marled grey wool chairs. Black marble coffee table with brass legs.
Mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Denver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Mid-Century Interior Remodel in El Segundo, CA.

Custom Design & Construction

Our homeowners approached us for design help shortly after purchasing a fixer upper. They wanted to redesign the home into an open concept plan. Their goal was something that would serve multiple functions: allow them to entertain small groups while accommodating their two small children not only now but into the future as they grow up and have social lives of their own. They wanted the kitchen opened up to the living room to create a Great Room. The living room was also in need of an update including the bulky, existing brick fireplace. They were interested in an aesthetic that would have a mid-century flair with a modern layout. We added built-in cabinetry on either side of the fireplace mimicking the wood and stain color true to the era. The adjacent Family Room, needed minor updates to carry the mid-century flavor throughout.

mid-century in marin

building Lab, inc.

Open living , dining and kitchen create a smooth flow. Photo by Scott Hargis
Large midcentury open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

White Oak Herringbone Flooring

Raven Hardwood Flooring

White Oak herringbone flooring installed in a mid-century modern styled home in Minneapolis, MN. A natural sealer was applied and three coats of water based finish used. Each herringbone board was 18-inches long.

Modern

Page Home Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a built-in media wall.

Mid-Century Mod House

Lindye Galloway Interiors

Jasmine Star
Design ideas for a large midcentury formal open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

mid-century in marin

building Lab, inc.

Living room opens out to front deck. Scott Hargis Photography.
Photo of a large midcentury open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Our Work

Organic Modernism

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury formal enclosed living room in San Diego with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Dumbo Loft

Benjamin Andres Architekt

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury loft-style living room in New York with a music area, white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, no tv, grey floor and brick walls.

Post + Beam Reimagined

Melinda Mandell Interior Design

Our goal was to create an elegant current space that fit naturally into the architecture, utilizing tailored furniture and subtle tones and textures. We wanted to make the space feel lighter, open, and spacious both for entertaining and daily life. The fireplace received a face lift with a bright white paint job and a black honed slab hearth. We thoughtfully incorporated durable fabrics and materials as our client's home life includes dogs and children.

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.