MCM living room with vaulted ceilings.
Mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in Dallas with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

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, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Electric Feel

Homesmith Custom Builders

Open concept living room. Back of the fireplace upgraded with hand-made, custom wine hooks for wine gallery display. Vaulted ceiling with beam. Built-in open cabinets. Painted exposed brick throughout. Hardwood floors. Mid-century modern interior design

Mid-Century Renovation Highlights Outdoor Entertaining

Tracy A. Stone Architect

The large living/dining room opens to the pool and outdoor entertainment area through a large set of sliding pocket doors. The walnut wall leads from the entry into the main space of the house and conceals the laundry room and garage door. A floor of terrazzo tiles completes the mid-century palette.

Mid-Century Modern Office Design

6th Ave Homes

This mid-century modern office remodel is the perfect blend of style and function. The deep green velvet couch is the centerpiece of the room, inviting employees and guests to sit down and collaborate. The rich green hue adds a touch of glamour while the velvet texture creates a cozy atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for informal meetings, brainstorming sessions or just taking a break.

Hillside

Tosti Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in San Diego with a home bar, brown walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Eichler Living Room

SurroundYou Design

Inspiration for a midcentury open concept living room in San Francisco with porcelain floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, black floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Extension to Listed Building | The Square

Tim Offer Architects

Contemporary brick and zinc clad garden room extension to a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse in the Millfields Conservation area of Plymouth.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Devon with a wood stove, timber and panelled walls.

Modern Cabin Great Room

AE Thomas Design LLC

Built In cabinets on either side of the fireplace are topped with a long wood mantle that ties into the beam framing out the space.
Photo of a small midcentury open concept living room in Burlington with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, exposed beam and wallpaper.

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.

Living room

Chioco Design

This is a renovation and addition to a 900 square foot home built in the 1930's. Doubling the area of the home and adding a contemporary master suite was among the changes that included completely updating almost all of the interior spaces. The main exterior living space includes a new pool and deck. Photos by Casey Dunn 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, no tv, brown floor, coffered and planked wall panelling.

Jonah and Lila

AHG Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury enclosed living room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, vaulted and panelled walls.

MIDCENTURY MOD SLPIT LEVEL

Michelle Ann Designs

Midcentury open concept living room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Olympic Manor

Tristan Gary Designs

We combined some southwest vibes into this mid century modern home to add a little character and warmth.
Inspiration for a large midcentury open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood floors, a tile fireplace surround and wood walls.

Mid-Century Renovation Highlights Outdoor Entertaining

Tracy A. Stone Architect

NW Hills Mid-Century Modern

Mosier Luxury Homes

This is an example of a large midcentury open concept living room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brick walls.

70's flat complete renovation

TME Interiors

we completely revised this space. everything was ripped out from tiles to windows to floor to heating. we helped the client by setting up and overseeing this process, and by adding ideas to his vision to really complete the spaces for him. the results were pretty perfect.

Victorian Terrace Living Room

White Rabbit Interior Design

A living room in a Victorian terrace house given a colourful makeover with an eclectic, Mid Century style.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury living room in Other with blue walls, medium hardwood floors and wallpaper.

Реализованный дизайн проект квартиры ЖК "Театральный"

K1 Бюро

Кухня-гостиная выполнена в ярких цветах на контрасте белого и красного дополнена серыми деталями и панно за изголовьем дивана. Светлая кухня с филенчатыми фасадами имеет серую столешницу в цвет текстиля на мебели и шторах. Несмотря на яркие краски комната смотрится гармонично и красиво.

All Wall Treatments 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.