Quarter-sawn White Oak Craftsman Mantel
Inspiration for a large mid-century modern medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Other with a tile fireplace, gray walls, a standard fireplace and a tv stand

Photo by Al Argueta
1960s terra-cotta tile and orange floor living room photo in Austin

Large 1960s formal and open concept carpeted and gray floor living room photo in Orange County with white walls and no fireplace

Example of a 1960s living room design in Tampa

This 1950's home was chopped up with the segmented rooms of the period. The front of the house had two living spaces, separated by a wall with a door opening, and the long-skinny hearth area was difficult to arrange. The kitchen had been remodeled at some point, but was still dated. The homeowners wanted more space, more light, and more MODERN. So we delivered. We knocked out the walls and added a beam to open up the three spaces. Luxury vinyl tile in a warm, matte black set the base for the space, with light grey walls and a mid-grey ceiling. The fireplace was totally revamped and clad in cut-face black stone. Cabinetry and built-ins in clear-coated maple add the mid-century vibe, as does the furnishings. And the geometric backsplash was the starting inspiration for everything. We'll let you just peruse the photos, with before photos at the end, to see just how dramatic the results were!

white u shape sectional and mid century modern tv console. Basement family room.
Mid-sized mid-century modern enclosed carpeted and beige floor family room photo in Denver with beige walls and a wall-mounted tv

Robert Canfield Photography
Inspiration for a mid-century modern white floor living room remodel in San Francisco with a brick fireplace and a corner fireplace

Mid-century modern living room with neutral colors.
Living room - mid-sized 1960s open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Los Angeles with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace

1950s family room photo in Baltimore

Revealing Homes
Living room - large mid-century modern formal and loft-style carpeted living room idea in Atlanta with blue walls and no tv

This striking built-in walnut bookcase and entertainment unit adds sophistication to the space with its rich colors, while the sliding doors provide a functional solution to conceal the television.

Midcentury modern kitchen backsplash featuring a Motawi Mosaic Blend and field tile in Rothwell Grey; stunning fireplace featuring Storer relief tile from Motawi’s Frank Lloyd Wright Collection

This artistic and design-forward family approached us at the beginning of the pandemic with a design prompt to blend their love of midcentury modern design with their Caribbean roots. With her parents originating from Trinidad & Tobago and his parents from Jamaica, they wanted their home to be an authentic representation of their heritage, with a midcentury modern twist. We found inspiration from a colorful Trinidad & Tobago tourism poster that they already owned and carried the tropical colors throughout the house — rich blues in the main bathroom, deep greens and oranges in the powder bathroom, mustard yellow in the dining room and guest bathroom, and sage green in the kitchen. This project was featured on Dwell in January 2022.

Travertine slab fireplace, Dale Lang Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized 1950s enclosed dark wood floor living room remodel in Seattle with a wall-mounted tv, white walls, a ribbon fireplace and a stone fireplace

Living room - mid-sized 1960s formal and enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Dallas with blue walls, no fireplace, no tv and a brick fireplace

Example of a 1950s living room design in San Francisco

1950s home theater photo in Denver

Pleated sheers over a sliding glass door, hung on a decorative traverse rod.
Inspiration for a large mid-century modern family room remodel in Tampa

Corner windows frame a view of Puget Sound and the Olympics!
Living room - 1960s medium tone wood floor living room idea in Seattle with a standard fireplace