Floor to ceiling windows allow for the outdoors to feature throughout this open plan living space. The stunning Mid-Century Modern furniture throughout is accented with chorme and metal finishes for a fresh and fun way to showcase this style.

Cedar Cove Modern

Flavin Architects

Cedar Cove Modern benefits from its integration into the landscape. The house is set back from Lake Webster to preserve an existing stand of broadleaf trees that filter the low western sun that sets over the lake. Its split-level design follows the gentle grade of the surrounding slope. The L-shape of the house forms a protected garden entryway in the area of the house facing away from the lake while a two-story stone wall marks the entry and continues through the width of the house, leading the eye to a rear terrace. This terrace has a spectacular view aided by the structure’s smart positioning in relationship to Lake Webster. The interior spaces are also organized to prioritize views of the lake. The living room looks out over the stone terrace at the rear of the house. The bisecting stone wall forms the fireplace in the living room and visually separates the two-story bedroom wing from the active spaces of the house. The screen porch, a staple of our modern house designs, flanks the terrace. Viewed from the lake, the house accentuates the contours of the land, while the clerestory window above the living room emits a soft glow through the canopy of preserved trees.

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.

Hawthorn House

Susie Miles Design

Contemporary riverside residence designed to highlight the owners' love of earthy colours. Interiors filled with light, art and soul
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Melbourne with white walls, a wall-mounted tv, ceramic floors, no fireplace and beige floor.

Modernist I

Trebor/Nevets

This is an example of a large midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace and no tv.

House on Taylor's Branch

Ashby Collective

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Austin with white walls, ceramic floors and blue floor.

Juniper Street Residence (Mid-Century Modern)

Workshop90, LLC

Design ideas for a large midcentury formal open concept living room in Kansas City with grey walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Rehabilitación bioclimática

Studio Transparente

Vista general desde el altillo
Mid-sized midcentury loft-style living room in Valencia with ceramic floors and brick walls.

Seven Lakes CC Palm Springs

Mãkena Interiors

Living room in Seven Lakes Country Club condominium, a Mid-Century complex built by Richard Harrison and William Cody in 1967
Inspiration for a large midcentury living room in Other with white walls and ceramic floors.

River side house

Maria Fenlon Interior Design

In this area discreet lighting helps to focus attention on the beauty of the stone. Photography by Sean and Yvette.
Photo of a midcentury living room in Dublin with white walls and ceramic floors.

Apartamento en Poble Sec

mcd/studio - arquitectura e interiorismo

Mid-sized midcentury formal enclosed living room in Barcelona with white walls, no fireplace, ceramic floors and no tv.

Décoration d'un bien complet : chambre, salon et cuisine

Violette Sirot

Mid-sized midcentury living room in Lyon with yellow walls, ceramic floors and a wood stove.

Plumeria Sands

Moderne Builders

Kelly Peak
Mid-sized midcentury living room in Los Angeles with white walls, ceramic floors and no fireplace.

Mid Century Sitting Area

Tracy Kurc Interiors & Styling

Navy leather sofa anchored by soft jute rug for soft underfoot. The tiered acorn coffee table has a curvilinear shape which compliments the abstract art Crystal table lamp with marble tops on both end table and console table.

Lucas Valley Eichler

Destination Eichler, LLC

John Shum, Destination Eichler
This is an example of a small midcentury open concept living room in San Francisco with ceramic floors.

Palm Springs 18

digs inside & out

tv room as part of an open floor plan in a mid century eclectic design.
Mid-sized midcentury open concept living room with orange walls, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Open living/dining/kitchen

General Property Solutions

Whole house open concept condo remodel in Jonathan's Landing at Trader's Crossing. Modern rustic and mid-century modern details.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Miami with ceramic floors and wood walls.

Sandsal Circle

Mãkena Interiors

one of only two B-4 Plans built by Palmer & Krisel in 1958. Original Palm Springs Mid-century home staging by shawn4specialeffects
Photo of a large midcentury open concept living room in Other with white walls, ceramic floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Palm Springs Mid Century Living Room

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This is an example of a large midcentury open concept living room in Other with beige walls, ceramic floors, a wood stove, a brick fireplace surround, grey floor and a wall-mounted tv.

Bookcases in Palm Springs Living Room

California Lustre

Pair of wall mounted white high gloss CB2 Stairway bookcases. New ceramics by Jonathan Adler & new books by Taschen & Phaidon. Vintage decorative books & decor by California Lustre. photo credit: Tim Tracy

Midcentury Living Room Design Photos with Ceramic Floors

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.