Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration

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.

Atomic Ranch Midcentury Modern Project House: Living Room

Breathe Design Studio

Design ideas for a midcentury formal open concept living room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor, exposed beam and wood.

Los Angeles Mid-Century Modern Home

Alexander Gorlin Architects

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, white floor and exposed beam.

Modern Ranch House

Ashby Collective

Photo of an expansive midcentury formal open concept living room in Austin with white walls, a plaster fireplace surround, a ribbon fireplace, exposed beam and vaulted.

Mid-Century Modern Rehabilitation

Herron Horton Architects, Inc.

Large midcentury open concept living room in Little Rock with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, exposed beam and vaulted.

B House NW PDX

AlisonBVer

Cozy living room with Malm gas fireplace, original windows/treatments, new shiplap, exposed doug fir beams
Design ideas for a small midcentury open concept living room in Portland with white walls, cork floors, a hanging fireplace, white floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

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.

Mid Century Modern - Wagoya House

Alloi Architecture + Construction

Wagoya House stands as a testament to the power of architecture to harmoniously merge natural elements with modern design. The combination of vertical grain Douglas fir windows and doors, the Eichler home reference with a steel and glass façade, the custom vertical wood siding feature wall, smooth trowel earth-toned stucco, board form landscape feature walls, stone-clad entry, and the stone chimney penetrating the steel standing seam roof creates a symphony of textures and materials that celebrate the beauty of the surrounding environment.

Realville

Wright Jenkins Home Design

A beautiful floor to ceiling fireplace is the central focus of the living room. On the left, a semi-private entry to the guest wing of the home also provides a laundry room with door access to the driveway. Perfect for grocery drop off.

Eichler - Inspired Home

Carmit Oron Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, a built-in media wall, grey floor and exposed beam.

Midcentury Lake House

Dupont Blouin Architectes

Inspiration for a midcentury open concept living room in Montreal with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, grey floor, exposed beam and wood.

Post + Beam Reimagined

Melinda Mandell Interior Design

Our goal was to create an elegant current space that fit naturally into the architecture, utilizing tailored furniture and subtle tones and textures. We wanted to make the space feel lighter, open, and spacious both for entertaining and daily life. The fireplace received a face lift with a bright white paint job and a black honed slab hearth. We thoughtfully incorporated durable fabrics and materials as our client's home life includes dogs and children.

Casa EM - Torino

Studio Gempa

Mid-sized midcentury enclosed living room in Turin with a library, blue walls, light hardwood floors, a freestanding tv and exposed beam.

Magnolia Journal A frame

AHG Interiors

Design ideas for a small midcentury open concept living room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, beige floor and exposed beam.

Latest Complete Home Remodeling Project

Shafran Construction

Photo of a midcentury open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Mid Century Modern Living Room

interior design etc

The sandstone brick fireplace is the centerpiece of this chic living room. A large mid century modern area rug anchors the plush sofa and comfortable lounge chairs, and the kidney shaped teak coffee table.

Mid-Century Renovation Highlights Outdoor Entertaining

Tracy A. Stone Architect

The large living/dining room opens to the pool and outdoor entertainment area through a large set of sliding pocket doors. The walnut wall leads from the entry into the main space of the house and conceals the laundry room and garage door. A floor of terrazzo tiles completes the mid-century palette.

Exposed Beam Living Room with Dining Area and Modern Light Fixture

MAK Design + Build Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Sacramento with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, no tv, beige floor and exposed beam.

Highland Drive

Reuter Homes

Midcentury open concept living room in Orange County with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, grey floor, exposed beam, timber and vaulted.

Conscious Collection

Bemz Design AB

Bemz for IKEA Karlstad sofa, fabric: Conscious Herringbone Taupe Styling: Annaleena Leino Photography: Kristofer Johnson
Photo of a midcentury living room in Other with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, exposed beam and brick walls.

Midcentury Living Room Design Photos with Exposed Beam

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.