Capel
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in Houston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Midcentury Minneapolis

Quartersawn Design Build

Farm Kid Studios
Design ideas for a midcentury open concept living room in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

12 @ Elden living room

Evan Little - Nook Real Estate

http://www.creativenoodle.net/
Design ideas for a small midcentury formal open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Rosenwald House

Flavin Architects

This remodel of a mid century gem is located in the town of Lincoln, MA a hot bed of modernist homes inspired by Gropius’ own house built nearby in the 1940’s. By the time the house was built, modernism had evolved from the Gropius era, to incorporate the rural vibe of Lincoln with spectacular exposed wooden beams and deep overhangs. The design rejects the traditional New England house with its enclosing wall and inward posture. The low pitched roofs, open floor plan, and large windows openings connect the house to nature to make the most of its rural setting. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

Midcentury Family Room

Photo of a midcentury living room in Salt Lake City with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

937 Vintage Mod

Amy Troute Inspired Interior Design

Robert Allen Weller
Large midcentury formal open concept living room in Portland with no tv, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Saul Zaik House

Jessica Helgerson Interior Design

Design ideas for a midcentury open concept living room in Portland with white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bona Flooring Gallery

Wisconsin Hardwood Flooring

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury formal enclosed living room in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no tv and brown floor.

Vibrant Modernism In Tribeca

Lawrence Allan Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury formal loft-style living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

West Hollywood Studio

Anna Friden Design

casey hale
Photo of a small midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, dark hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Crafted Minimalism

Beccy Smart Photography

Beccy Smart Photography © 2012 Houzz
Design ideas for a midcentury living room in London with white walls, dark hardwood floors and no tv.

Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home

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Inspiration 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.

Mountain Retreat

Frances G Hodges Interiors

Inspiration for a midcentury open concept living room in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Sleek and Stylish Remodel

Interiors by J. Curry

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in Other with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Saul Zaik House

Jessica Helgerson Interior Design

Midcentury open concept living room in Portland with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

A Curated Home

Weisshouse

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Other with dark hardwood floors, no tv, white walls, no fireplace and brown floor.

Portland Street

Twelve Chairs Interiors

Photo: Samara Vise
Inspiration for a large midcentury formal enclosed living room in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and black floor.

Mid Century Shelving Design

2x4 Designs

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury enclosed living room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Chattanooga Designer Show House 2016

Southerly Abode

Design ideas for a midcentury living room in Nashville with blue walls and dark hardwood floors.

Rustic Mid-Century Renovation

Jordan Iverson Signature Homes

Darius Kuzmickas - KuDa Photography 2015
Inspiration for a large midcentury open concept living room in Portland with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Midcentury Living Room Design Photos with Dark Hardwood 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.