Mueller Masculine Midcentury Modern Townhouse: Living Room

Completed in 2017, this project features midcentury modern interiors with copper, geometric, and moody accents. The design was driven by the client's attraction to a grey, copper, brass, and navy palette, which is featured in three different wallpapers throughout the home. As such, the townhouse incorporates the homeowner's love of angular lines, copper, and marble finishes. The builder-specified kitchen underwent a makeover to incorporate copper lighting fixtures, reclaimed wood island, and modern hardware. In the master bedroom, the wallpaper behind the bed achieves a moody and masculine atmosphere in this elegant "boutique-hotel-like" room. The children's room is a combination of midcentury modern furniture with repetitive robot motifs that the entire family loves. Like in children's space, our goal was to make the home both fun, modern, and timeless for the family to grow into. This project has been featured in Austin Home Magazine, Resource 2018 Issue. --- Project designed by the Atomic Ranch featured modern designers at Breathe Design Studio. From their Austin design studio, they serve an eclectic and accomplished nationwide clientele including in Palm Springs, LA, and the San Francisco Bay Area. For more about Breathe Design Studio, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/mid-century-townhouse

Grand Canal

Brianna Michelle Interior Design

Stephen Allen Photography
This is an example of a midcentury formal enclosed living room in Orlando with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Bohemian Classic

HHS Interior Design Associates

This home design update brought a california bohemian vibe to this classic westchester, NY home
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury formal enclosed living room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Mid-Century Modern Mix, Frisco

Nicole Arnold Interiors

The unused dining room was envisioned as a sitting room for family chats, girlfriend wine nights, and couples’ conversations. The inspiration was taken from the vintage stereo cabinet, which the family uses regularly to play LP’s. Lighting, furniture frames, and textural rug all evoke the flavors of the ’60s and warmly invite its guests. The theme continues into the super functional study, using minimalistic furniture (including a recliner that doesn’t look like one!) and a custom-built cabinet with inset drawers and doors, providing tons of storage. The light fixture here is the perfect punctuation to this special space, keeping it open and airy. The kitchen continues to boast minimalistic, yet prominent features. The sliding door, mid-century inspired seating and special glass top table (that has a self-contained extension when the party grows larger) are all unique pieces to define this spacious kitchen. Gold accents are throughout to warm up the space and keep it cozy.

CLOUD 9

Nicole Rose Interiors

GREEN, GOLD & ROSE
Small midcentury enclosed living room in Houston with pink walls, dark hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Retro Mid Century

Interior Inspirations

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury formal enclosed living room in Calgary with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Trio Lane Abode

KM Design Co.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Sacramento with a music area, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv 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.

Our Work

Organic Modernism

Design ideas for a small midcentury formal enclosed living room in San Diego with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

2545 Sunnyside Ridge, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

John Moery Photography

John Moery Photography
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with dark hardwood floors and a standard fireplace.

Mid-Century Modern Remodel

Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers

Mid-Century Modern Living Room- white brick fireplace, paneled ceiling, spotlights, blue accents, sliding glass door, wood floor
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Columbus with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, white walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Hawthorne

Saunders Building Company Pty Ltd

Photo of a large midcentury open concept living room in Brisbane with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

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
Small midcentury enclosed living room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and a freestanding tv.

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.

Horizon Series Soundbar

Leon Speakers, Inc.

Leon’s Horizon Series soundbars are custom built to exactly match the width and finish of any TV. Each speaker features up to 3-channels to provide a high-fidelity audio solution perfect for any system. Install by Livewire: Richmond, VA

My Houzz: DIY determination in Mid-Century modern Montreal home

Laura Garner

Photo: Laura Garner © 2014 Houzz
This is an example of a midcentury formal living room in Montreal with black walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Mid-Century Modern

Angela Rasmussen

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury enclosed living room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Family Fun Meets Moody Members Club

Susan Venn Design

Nick Smith Photography
Large midcentury living room in Other with a library, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and black walls.

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.

Pièce de vie

Marie-Amandine TCHOLAKIAN - MH DECO Reims

Small midcentury enclosed living room in Reims with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a corner tv, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

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.