Strong horizontal lines are used in several ways: The fireplace, the mantel, the floating shelves, and the floating cabinets.
Example of a small 1960s enclosed light wood floor living room design in Other with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Living room - mid-sized 1950s formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in New York with brown walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a tv stand

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A 1958 Bungalow that had been left for ruin—the perfect project for me and my husband. We updated only what was needed while revitalizing many of the home's mid-century elements. Photo By: Airyka Rockefeller

Living room furnishing and remodel
Small 1960s open concept medium tone wood floor, brown floor and shiplap ceiling living room photo in Los Angeles with white walls, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace and a corner tv

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Patrick Ketchum
1960s open concept living room photo in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and a concealed tv

Living room - large 1960s open concept vinyl floor living room idea in Orange County with yellow walls, no fireplace and no tv

Lissa Gotwals
Example of a 1960s open concept light wood floor living room design in Raleigh with white walls and a hanging fireplace

Updated this fireplace with added shiplap stained a natural finish to give it a more natural and earthy look. Added greenery to add life and color. Added a large hexagon mirror instead of a mantel piece to let the fireplace stand on it's own.

Photos: Kelsey Ann Rose
Inspiration for a mid-sized mid-century modern open concept light wood floor living room remodel in New York with gray walls

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For a family of music lovers both in listening and skill - the formal living room provided the perfect spot for their grand piano. Outfitted with a custom Wren Silva console stereo, you can't help but to kick back in some of the most comfortable and rad swivel chairs you'll find.

Carole Whitacre Photography
Inspiration for a large mid-century modern formal and open concept dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in San Francisco with white walls, no fireplace and a media wall

a charcoal lacquered library does double duty as a music room and book retreat. the midcentury zig zag draperies against the grey velvet sofa create the modern vibe while the live edge walnut slab cocktail table softens the edge.

Highly edited and livable, this Dallas mid-century residence is both bright and airy. The layered neutrals are brightened with carefully placed pops of color, creating a simultaneously welcoming and relaxing space. The home is a perfect spot for both entertaining large groups and enjoying family time -- exactly what the clients were looking for.

Living room - mid-century modern living room idea in Other

Here is an architecturally built house from the early 1970's which was brought into the new century during this complete home remodel by opening up the main living space with two small additions off the back of the house creating a seamless exterior wall, dropping the floor to one level throughout, exposing the post an beam supports, creating main level on-suite, den/office space, refurbishing the existing powder room, adding a butlers pantry, creating an over sized kitchen with 17' island, refurbishing the existing bedrooms and creating a new master bedroom floor plan with walk in closet, adding an upstairs bonus room off an existing porch, remodeling the existing guest bathroom, and creating an in-law suite out of the existing workshop and garden tool room.

Example of a 1950s medium tone wood floor living room design in Los Angeles with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace