A country cottage large open plan living room was given a modern makeover with a mid century twist. Now a relaxed and stylish space for the owners.
This is an example of a large midcentury open concept living room in Other with a music area, beige walls, carpet, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Mid-Century Fusion kitchen remodel and living space addition in Monrovia

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

A Modern home that wished for more warmth... An addition and reconstruction of approx. 750sq. area. That included new kitchen, office, family room and back patio cover area. The floors are polished concrete in a dark brown finish to inject additional warmth vs. the standard concrete gray most of us familiar with. A huge 16' multi sliding door by La Cantina was installed, this door is aluminum clad (wood finish on the interior of the door). The vaulted ceiling allowed us to incorporate an additional 3 picture windows above the sliding door for more afternoon light to penetrate the space. Notice the hidden door to the office on the left, the SASS hardware (hidden interior hinges) and the lack of molding around the door makes it almost invisible.

Pied à terre de 36m²

Emilie Melin architecte DPLG

This is an example of a small midcentury living room in Paris with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors and no tv.

Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home

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Photo of 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.

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. In this image, you can see the border surrounding the pattern.

Spaces

User

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury loft-style living room in Montreal with beige walls, concrete floors, no fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and grey floor.

Hillsborough Eichler Living Room

AAA Architecture

This Eichler home's open plan and post-and-beam structure was retained and updated with new maple floors, lighting, and paint, while the original aluminum sliding glass doors were replaced with high-performance wood-framed windows and French doors.

Rittenhouse Square Brownstone

Pinemar, Inc

Jason Varney Photography, Interior Design by Ashli Mizell, Architecture by Warren Claytor Architects
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury enclosed living room in Philadelphia with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Quarry Ridge

Smithcraft Fine Construction

Mid-century modern home completely renovated in the entryway, kitchen and living room; the natural ledge stone fireplace and entry finish the space with a genuinely dated appeal.

Trio Lane Abode

KM Design Co.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Sacramento with a music area, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

1950's House Refurb

Born Designers Ltd

This is an example of a large midcentury living room in Sussex with a library, white walls, dark hardwood floors and vaulted.

eichler in marinwood

building Lab, inc.

Eichler in Marinwood - The primary organizational element of the interior is the kitchen. Embedded within the simple post and beam structure, the kitchen was conceived as a programmatic block from which we would carve in order to contribute to both sense of function and organization. photo: scott hargis

East Bay Hills Home Remodel

MSK Design Build

We removed a wall and turned the bedroom into a expansive living room/family room, with access to the outside. Brinze accents, warm wood and white soaf and armchairs create a light and airy space.

LIBRARY-LOWER LEVEL LIVING

Princeton Design Collaborative

This is a basement renovation transforms the space into a Library for a client's personal book collection . Space includes all LED lighting , cork floorings , Reading area (pictured) and fireplace nook .

Refined Ranch

Introspecs

Photo by Caleb Vandermeer Photography
Inspiration for a large midcentury formal open concept living room in Portland with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Mid-Century Modern Mountain Home

ID Studio Interiors

This is an example of an expansive midcentury open concept living room in Other with a library, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Modern Mid Century Living Room @ Palo Alto

User

My clients rent an Eichler and they wanted to feel at home and mix modernity and Mid-Century to respect the Eichler's spirit but they didn't want to live in Mid-Century Museum... The Palm art was the beginning of the scope of work and turquoise the color's guide! Credit photo: Maud Daujean Photographer

Brentwood - Sullivan Canyon

Susan Jay Design

Tom Bonner Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury enclosed living room in Los Angeles with a library, dark hardwood floors, white walls, no fireplace and no tv.

Lindenwood Custom

Mosier Luxury Homes

This is an example of a large midcentury open concept living room in Austin with multi-coloured walls and medium hardwood floors.

MID CENTURY MODERN - TAMPA, FL

Debra Ackerbloom, Inc.

Charming Mid Century Modern with a Palm Springs Vibe ~Interiors by Debra Ackerbloom ~Architectural Design by Tommy Lamb ~Architectural Photography by Bill Horne

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.