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Midcentury • UWS 100s

InsideWright

Off of the dining room is a lounging area. A perfect spot for a little TV, or reading, or homework. Photos: Brittany Ambridge
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Los Feliz Residence

Dutton Architects Inc.

A modern mid-century house in the Los Feliz neighborhood of the Hollywood Hills, this was an extensive renovation. The house was brought down to its studs, new foundations poured, and many walls and rooms relocated and resized. The aim was to improve the flow through the house, to make if feel more open and light, and connected to the outside, both literally through a new stair leading to exterior sliding doors, and through new windows along the back that open up to canyon views. photos by Undine Prohl

Mid Century Remodel

VFLA Architecture + Interiors

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Travis Heights Vacation Rental

Christen Ales Interior Design

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Mid-century Preservation

Ashby Collective

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place architecture:design

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Custom Built-In Fireplace

Lisa & Leroy

Custom built-ins designed to hold a record collection and library of books. The fireplace got a facelift with a fresh mantle and tile surround.
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Green Tree - Mid-century Ranch

Laura U Design Collective

Mid-sized mid-century modern dark wood floor family room photo in Houston with a two-sided fireplace

Chelsea Penthouse

Lucy Harris Studio

Notable decor elements include: Schumacher Romeo in cararra wallpaper, Mark Nelson Design custom mohair and jute rug, vintage coffee table in lacquered wood with glass from Compasso, Parabola floor lamp from L’Arcobaleno, custom sofa by Manzanares upholstered in Stark Neva blue velvet fabric, Stark Lobos summer bouquet and Creation Baumann Vida pillows and Espasso Domino magazine rack. Photos: Francesco Bertocci

Mid-Century Raised Ranch Remodel

The Artisans Group, Inc.

Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem. Extensive alterations include: - a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout - vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness - redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage - the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other - added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space - drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan - placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel - incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed - moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic - mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences - custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting - development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker - energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain

Gardenia Dr

JWM Living, LLC

The Family Room has a wood burning fireplace with black porcelain tile surround and an accent wall of quarter sawn white oak and walnut trim. Large windows and a 12 foot sliding door package connects the room to the patio for indoor/ outdoor living and entertaining. The beamed and vaulted ceiling completes the open airy feel of the space. TK Images

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Molly Erin Designs Inc

Family room - 1950s family room idea in Sacramento

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Bobby Berk

This Midcentury modern home was designed for Pardee Homes Las Vegas. It features an open floor plan that opens up to amazing outdoor spaces.
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The 21st Century Ranch

RD Architecture, LLC

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Mid-Century modern renovation

Tutto Interiors

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Mid-Century Modern Family Room Ideas

As a primary space for relaxation and fun, family rooms often serve multiple functions. Since they’re more casual than traditional living rooms, they tend to get a lot of use — TV, reading and game night are all acceptable. As the go-to spot for so many activities, consider family room ideas that include plenty of storage and seating. Planning your family room design prior to decorating is key, so read on for tips to design your mid-century modern family room.

What kind of storage should I add to my mid-century modern family room design?

Before you start your remodel, consider your overall storage needs. Family room designs should be able to accommodate all of the items you usually keep in such a space, whether with built-ins or freestanding furniture. If you have young kids, toys might be an issue, so built-in cabinets or toy boxes would be worthwhile family room ideas to invest in. For high-tech families, add shelves for movies and video games and cabinets to hide small electronics like game consoles and DVD players. Better yet, invest in a large entertainment center or media console for a cohesive look. To encourage good work habits, pieces such as a bookshelf, desk, work table or built-in counter for homework and document organization, can be a lifesaver. Once you've planned out your storage needs, it's time to start thinking about the fun family room ideas!

How do I decorate my mid-century modern family room?

Since family rooms generally have an informal feel, they lend themselves well to a casual but fun decor style. Don't be afraid of bright mid-century modern decorating ideas, but be careful of going overboard. You can either stick with neutral furniture and bright accents, or highlight the furniture and scale back the accessories. Regardless, your mid-century modern family room decor should include functional and kid (or pet) friendly items, such as easy-to-clean rugs, throw pillows and curtains.
This is definitely one space in the home that should have plenty of character and personality, so be sure to bring in personal knickknacks, like colorful mid-century modern accessories and family photos to liven up even the most simplistic family rooms. Top it all off with mirrors, lamps and proper ceiling lighting to help light flow throughout the space. If you’re stuck for ideas, browse pictures of mid-century modern family rooms to draw more decor inspiration — who knows, you might be struck by one that you previously passed by! And if you're looking for a great deal on family room furniture and decor, then check out our new customer promo and coupon codes!

Edina Modern Scandinavian

Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd

Example of a mid-century modern open concept light wood floor family room design in Minneapolis with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

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Brio Interior Design

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Dan Hahn Custom Builders, Inc.

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