Lindsey Drewes
Design ideas for a large midcentury formal enclosed living room in Santa Barbara with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Nash

1st Option

Owner Supplied
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury living room in London with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

5T - Restoration of a Mid-Century Landmark

Stephen Moser Architect

Photography: Michael Biondo
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and no tv.

11. Minneapolis Residence-2

CHRISTIAN DEAN ARCHITECTURE, LLC

Modern lofted living room with large sliding doors open to a large backyard deck.
Inspiration for a large midcentury open concept living room in Minneapolis with dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and white walls.

Wrigleyville Residence

Alan Design Studio

Designer: Ruthie Alan
Photo of a midcentury living room in Chicago with grey walls and dark hardwood floors.

Rustic Mid-Century Renovation

Jordan Iverson Signature Homes

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

Braeburn Mid Century Modern, Houston, TX

Victoria Sheffield

Midcentury modern living room with leather sofa, cream rug, and walnut coffee table. The brick accent wall is furnished with a vintage hanging wall unit. The floors are solid walnut.

Sennett Residence

Living Stone Design + Build

Large midcentury open concept living room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Ranch Reinvented

RD Architecture, LLC

Photography by Juliana Franco
This is an example of a small midcentury open concept living room in Houston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a music area, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Mid Century Re-Modern

HMH Architecture + Interiors

The living room was re-oriented to take advantage of indoor-outdoor living with large sliders and an indoor-outdoor fireplace. The space is now a well-used extension of the living area. © Andrew Pogue Photo

Hollywood Hills Modern

Erinn V. Design Group

Inspiration for a midcentury living room in Los Angeles with white walls and dark hardwood floors.

New York apartment - Online Design

Tamara Gavin Interior Design LLC

Simple updates to a living space made by following an e-design document. ©Tamara Gavin Interior Design LLC
This is an example of a small midcentury enclosed living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding tv.

Berlin Boxhagener

Akiva Projects Ltd

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

Upper West Side Residence

Ann Baumgartner Design

Marco Ricca
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury enclosed living room in Denver with white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Mississippi River Mid-Mod

J. Jorgensen

walnut fireplace + walnut floating shelves photographer: canary grey
Large midcentury enclosed living room in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv.

1212 Downtown Nashville Condo

User

Kristi Irving
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Nashville with white walls, dark hardwood floors and a freestanding tv.

Sagaponack, NY

Jamie Nesbitt-Weber Interior Design

Tim Williams
Design ideas for a large midcentury living room in New York with a library, dark hardwood floors, no tv, white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Mid Century Shelving Design

2x4 Designs

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

Little Stacy Park

Cuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior Design

Living room with Screened Porch beyond. Kitchen and banquette seating to the right. TV floats in front of book case. Photo by Whit Preston
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Austin with a library, white walls, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and dark hardwood floors.

Midcentury Modern Style Ideas

Target Home

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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.