Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and vaulted.

Cape Cod Living Room

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Bob Foran
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury living room in Detroit with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Mid-Century Modern Mountain Home

ID Studio Interiors

This is an example of an expansive midcentury open concept living room in Other with a library, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and a concealed tv.

Grand appartement haussmannien 180m2

Marion Alberge

Canapé cuir Duvivier et coussins Caravane; fauteuil style Gio Ponti chiné retapissé en velours jaune ; porte-journaux scandinave ; miroir soleil chiné ; tapis berbère Fragments Paris Photos Cyrille Robin

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

Apartment BS, Berlin

Babette Kempfer Raumkonzepte

Die Wohninsel gestaltet im Midcentury Stil. Der Gio Ponti Klassiker steht gegenüber einer farblich abgestimmten Chaiselongue.
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Berlin with grey walls, light hardwood floors and a corner fireplace.

Manayunk Midcentury

Larina Kase Interior Design

Jon Friedrich
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Philadelphia with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and brown floor.

Dorchester Remodel

Teale Architecture

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and brown floor.

Carmel Midcentury

Masterwork Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in San Francisco with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and brown floor.

Modern at The Sanctuary – Steamboat Springs

Jasmine Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in Denver with a library, grey walls, carpet, a corner fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Upper West Side Penthouse

Minami Livingston Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in New York with a library, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and wallpaper.

Blue at 8050 Ocean - Living Room and Dining

Coastmark Construction

With sliders open, this 4 bedroom 3.5 bath penthouse suite overlooks the Atlantic Ocean at Blue at 8050 Ocean in Vero Beach, Florida.
Design ideas for an expansive midcentury open concept living room in Miami with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

Mid Century Modern Masterpiece | Candler Park - Atlanta, GA

Minhnuyet Hardy Interiors

Mali Azima
Photo of a large midcentury enclosed living room in Atlanta with grey walls.

Hart Residence

Blackbox design studios

This is an example of a midcentury open concept living room in Salt Lake City with a library, grey walls and dark hardwood floors.

Midcentury Living Room

Mackenzie Collier Interiors

Midcentury loft-style living room in Phoenix with grey walls, no tv and porcelain floors.

Cozy Mid Century Modern Family Room

Rebekah Nicole Interiors

A relaxed modern living room with the purpose to create a beautiful space for the family to gather.
Inspiration for a large midcentury open concept living room in Dallas with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and wood.

Home renovation Potomac

AXIS ARCHITECTS

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury open concept living room in DC Metro with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and a freestanding tv.

Ratio House

Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl Architecture

A dramatic, vertically cut limestone wall adds life and motion to this bright, formal living room.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury formal open concept living room in Seattle with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and brown floor.

The Nevins

Urban Casa

Inspiration for a midcentury formal living room in New York with grey walls, carpet and beige floor.

Midwest Modern Revival

TIMOTHY FULLER architects

This is a Midcentury Modern master piece that we remodeled and revived. Done while I was a Partner at SALA Architects with the help of Sara Whicher Photo's by Alex Steinburg

Midcentury Living Room Design Photos with Grey Walls

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.