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.

San Carlos Treetop

Cathie Hong Interiors

What started as a kitchen and two-bathroom remodel evolved into a full home renovation plus conversion of the downstairs unfinished basement into a permitted first story addition, complete with family room, guest suite, mudroom, and a new front entrance. We married the midcentury modern architecture with vintage, eclectic details and thoughtful materials.

Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration

Thompson Construction

Mid-Century Modern Restoration
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.

ECLECTIC RANCH HOUSE

SYLVIA BEEZ - M.A.P. INTERIORS

A collection of furniture classics for the open space Ranch House: Mid century modern style Italian leather sofa, Saarinen womb chair with ottoman, Noguchi coffee table, Eileen Gray side table and Arc floor lamp. Polished concrete floors with Asian inspired area rugs and Asian antiques in the background. Sky lights have been added to let more light in.

1960's Tri-Level Ranch

Lacy Keller Interiors

HomeStar Video Tours
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Portland with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Airbnb in Phoenix

Jaeger Staging

www.jaegerstaging.com by Margareth Jaeger
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

1193 Miramar, Laguna Beach

Metzger Real Estate Group

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury loft-style living room in Orange County with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a corner fireplace and a freestanding tv.

Living Room

MMW Architects

Midcentury open concept living room in Other with medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and wood.

Arcadia Residence

Kiyohara Moffitt

Living Room/Dining Room
Midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, no tv, brown floor and wood.

Upper West Side Residence

Ann Baumgartner Design

Marco Ricca
Mid-sized midcentury enclosed living room in Denver with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

Aspen Alps Condominiums U105

Menendez Architects PC

The wide sliding barn door allows the living room and den to be part of the same space or separated for privacy when the den is used for overflow sleeping or television room. Varying materials, window shade pockets and other treatments add interest and depth to the low ceilings.

Observatory Park Mid-Century Modern Living Room

TVL Creative Ltd.

This project focuses on the transformation of a living room in the Observatory Park neighborhood of Denver. Our client for this project is a young, design-appreciating mom who wants a functional space that also addresses her love for good design. With a heavy Mid-Century Modern influence, we've developed a design that provides warmth, texture, and an entirely new orientation for her modern lifestyle.

Wayzata Mid Century Addition

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

These clients (who were referred by their realtor) are lucky enough to escape the brutal Minnesota winters. They trusted the PID team to remodel their home with Landmark Remodeling while they were away enjoying the sun and escaping the pains of remodeling... dust, noise, so many boxes. The clients wanted to update without a major remodel. They also wanted to keep some of the warm golden oak in their space...something we are not used to! We landed on painting the cabinetry, new counters, new backsplash, lighting, and floors. We also refaced the corner fireplace in the living room with a natural stacked stone and mantle. The powder bath got a little facelift too and convinced another victim... we mean the client that wallpaper was a must.

Fireplace & Chalkboard

HomeSpace Design & Development

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Phoenix with white walls, ceramic floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor and vaulted.

Argenta Hills

Prospect Refuge Studio

Carrie Charest Valentine
Inspiration for a midcentury open concept living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Inwood Place

Cuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior Design

Face brick by Endicott; firebrick hearth and firebox; white oak flooring and millwork; white paint is Benjamin Moore, Cloud Cover. Thermally broken steel windows and doors by MHB. Custom sofa and rug. Photo by Whit Preston.

Huntington Beach Residence | Living Room

The Bespoke Interior, Inc.

This is an example of a large midcentury open concept living room in Orange County with beige walls, marble floors, a corner fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

admiralty island mid-century modern / open living room

Moss Yaw Design studio

walnut cabinetry and a floating limestone hearth frame the asymmetrical fireplace and help define the space at the new, open living room.
Design ideas for a large midcentury formal open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration

Thompson Construction

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.

Anaheim Mid-Century Modern in Full Color

Better Living SoCal

A view showing the seamless transition from the fireplace area of this Mid-Century home to the informal dining area. OCModHomes.com
Photo of a midcentury living room in Orange County with white walls, a corner fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Midcentury Living Room Design Photos with a Corner Fireplace

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.