This is an example of a small midcentury loft-style living room in New York with light hardwood floors, yellow floor, wood and wood walls.

Home Staging - Sunnyvale, California Eichler

Jennifer A. Emmer/Feng Shui Style

This was a Home Staging project at an Eichler in Sunnyvale. Our partner, No. 1 Staging created this little gem, and it flew off the shelf :-) Joseph Leopold Eichler was a 20th-century post-war American real estate developer known for developing distinctive residential subdivisions of Mid-century modern style tract housing in California.

Ranch Dressing

Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.

Renovation update and addition to a vintage 1960's suburban ranch house. Bauen Group - Contractor Rick Ricozzi - Photographer
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall, beige floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Concord Kitchen Renovation - Edina

Thompson Construction

Builder: Thompson Construction, Dorian Thompson Interior Design: Cotton Seed Designs, Gabe Lindberg Floor Plan: Cotton Seed Designs, Gabe Lindberg Photography: Spacecrafting / Architectural Photography

Little River Cabin in Eldred

Kelsey Ann Rose

Little River Cabin Airbnb
Design ideas for a large midcentury loft-style living room in New York with beige walls, plywood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, beige floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Living Room Mood Board

Simply Bold Design LLC

This mood board represents a client who has a midcentury modern design style but wants an eclectic boho vibe in their space. A variety of patterns, textures, shapes, and colors add fun to the space.

Green Lanes Residence

Webber + Studio, Architects

Midcentury living room in Austin with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, beige floor, exposed beam, wood and wood walls.

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.

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.
Photo of a mid-sized 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.

Boulder Modern Ranch

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This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury living room in Denver with a wood stove, a tile fireplace surround, grey floor, wood and wood walls.

Modernization of Midcentury Childhood Home

12/12 Architects & Planners

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor, wallpaper and decorative wall panelling.

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.

Living Area

Red Land Design

Chosen coffee table resemble the TV panel marble color tone, the only darker tone aspect to be contrary with other fundamental which mainly in bright.

Bull Creek Modern Residence

Studio Steinbomer

This is an example of a midcentury living room in Austin with white walls, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround and brick walls.

Los Angeles Mid-Century Modern Home

Alexander Gorlin Architects

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, white floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Projet Saint-Mandé

Karen Tinka Design Intérieur

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Paris with a library, white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, a concealed tv, brown floor and wallpaper.

Crouch End Apartment

A New Day - Interior Design Studio

The living room at our Crouch End apartment project, creating a chic, cosy space to relax and entertain. A soft powder blue adorns the walls in a room that is flooded with natural light. Brass clad shelves bring a considered attention to detail, with contemporary fixtures contrasted with a traditional sofa shape.

1200 Sqft 2Bed/ 2 Bath - West Villiage, NYC

A. Bollman & Sons.

This transformation took an estate-condition 2 bedroom 2 bathroom corner unit located in the heart of NYC's West Village to a whole other level. Exquisitely designed and beautifully executed; details abound which delight the senses at every turn.

Jacobs Condo Do-Over

Robin Davis Interiors

The entire condo's main living spaces were originally painted a mustard yellow- I like the color in furniture or accents, but not on my walls. Crisp 'Decorators White' completely changed the feel of the open spaces, allowing the amazing artwork or decor pieces stand out. There had not been any ceiling lighting and the easiest and least intrusive way to add some was through modern track lighting with lighting that could be directed to various focal pieces of art. The corner fireplace once had a very traditional white mantel and surround. Once removed, we added a wall of slat wood painted a dark charcoal that once taken to the ceiling, added the right drama and created a beautiful focal point. The clients hate to have a visible TV when not in use so the cabinet with TVLift hides it and pops up seamlessly for movie time.

Une bibliothèque cosy

Composée

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Paris with a library, white walls, linoleum floors, vaulted and brick walls.

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.