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Presidio Heights
Presidio Heights
Geoffrey De Sousa Interior Design
Inspiration for a large 1950s open concept dark wood floor living room remodel in San Francisco with no fireplace
Oakland Mid-Century House
Oakland Mid-Century House
Visual Jill Inc.
Inspiration for a 1950s open concept light wood floor living room remodel in San Francisco with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and no tv
Hildy Lane
Hildy Lane
NDC Homes, Inc.
original Midcentury Palm Springs home in Desert Park Estates designed by Hugh Kaptur AIA. | Staged by House & Homes Palm Springs
Example of a 1950s formal living room design in Los Angeles with a wall-mounted tv
Mississippi River Mid-Mod
Mississippi River Mid-Mod
J. Jorgensen
staging of the living room walnut fireplace + walnut floating shelves photographer: canary grey
Large 1960s enclosed dark wood floor living room photo in Minneapolis with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and no tv
Danville Remodel
Danville Remodel
User
Jean Bai / Konstrukt Photo
Mid-century modern living room photo in San Francisco with white walls and a standard fireplace
Midcentury Living Room
Midcentury Living Room
Example of a 1960s living room design in New York with white walls
Saint James Place
Saint James Place
Annie B. Designs
Whitney Jade Photography
Inspiration for a mid-century modern living room remodel in Other
Modern Custom Home
Modern Custom Home
Sopher Sparn Architects LLC
Example of a mid-century modern living room design in Denver
Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home
Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home
exactly.
Living room library - mid-sized 1950s open concept medium tone wood floor, brown floor and wallpaper living room library idea in Detroit with white walls, a two-sided fireplace and a brick fireplace
Mid-Century Hilltop
Mid-Century Hilltop
Studio Palomino
Example of a 1950s living room design in Los Angeles
Standard Audio Credenza and Record Rail
Standard Audio Credenza and Record Rail
Brokenpress Custom Furniture Design+Fabrication
Brokenpress' Standard audio credenza. Perfect for audiophiles. This standard credenza is 55" long, 20" deep, 31" high. Each component shelf is 26 5/8" wide x 8 1/2" high x 18 1/4" deep. There's a 13" clearance on LP shelves with a record stop to keep the records from going all the way back. This piece holds approximately 350 records. Cord management helps organize your cords keeping them hidden inside the credenza. This version is in walnut, but other versions can be made to order in custom sizes and finishes. This is a made to order piece, so alterations in size are be possible.
Palm Barton Springs
Palm Barton Springs
Allison Crawford Design
Inspiration for a 1960s living room remodel in Austin
Bull Creek Modern Residence
Bull Creek Modern Residence
Studio Steinbomer
Living room - 1960s brick wall living room idea in Austin with white walls, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace
Mid Century Vibe
Mid Century Vibe
GRAVITATE interiors + design
Inspiration for a mid-century modern open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room remodel in New York with gray walls
Vista Las Palmas
Vista Las Palmas
Kore Residential
1950s concrete floor and gray floor living room photo in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace and a tv stand
Modern Brazilian
Modern Brazilian
Jefferson Street Designs
Example of a small 1950s open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room design in DC Metro with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and no tv
Snake Plant in Modernica Case Study Planter
Snake Plant in Modernica Case Study Planter
Madison Modern Home
Christopher Lee
1950s living room photo in Los Angeles
New York apartment - Online Design
New York apartment - Online Design
Tamara Gavin Interior Design LLC
Simple updates to a living space made by following an e-design document. ©Tamara Gavin Interior Design LLC
Living room - small mid-century modern enclosed dark wood floor living room idea in New York with gray walls, no fireplace and a tv stand
Brentwood Residence
Brentwood Residence
Jamie Bush & Co.
Living room - 1950s living room idea in Los Angeles
Mid-Century in Carefree | Living Room with Glass Museum Window View
Mid-Century in Carefree | Living Room with Glass Museum Window View
Greey Pickett
Embracing the organic, wild aesthetic of the Arizona desert, this home offers thoughtful landscape architecture that enhances the native palette without a single irrigation drip line. Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Architect: Clint Miller Architect Landscape Contractor: Premier Environments Photography: Steve Thompson
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Midcentury modern made its way into the hearts of design enthusiasts in the 1950s and has stuck around ever since. The style that has lasted the test of time can most commonly be found in the shape of a midcentury modern living room, where you can showcase its simple forms and clean lines in all their glory. Learn how to implement the best midcentury ideas to create a functional and highly stylish space inspired by the 1950s and ‘60s.

Design Elements

To really nail down your midcentury modern living room, take cues from your home’s natural surroundings, bring in organic shapes and materials and feature gentle curves and minimalistic details. Your space should feel practical yet inviting and cheerful. Here are some common elements to help you achieve the ultimate midcentury vibe.

  • Lacquer and plastic: The sleek shine of lacquered furniture and smooth curves of molded plastic chairs will bring the clean touch that midcentury design calls for.
  • Mid-tone wood: This will bring in a warm and inviting element. Use a medium-tone wood in flooring, wall paneling, on the ceiling, for major furniture pieces or as small accents, like the legs of a sofa.
  • Stone: This makes for the perfect nature-inspired element. Create a feature stone fireplace surround or use it on a smaller scale with a marble coffee table.
  • Metal finishes: Brass and gold are the quintessential metallics to use in a midcentury living room design. They’re warm yet sleek, adding the perfect amount of shine.
  • Textiles: A variety of textiles work well in midcentury modern designs. Leather, velvet and other textured fabrics make for the perfect upholstery. Other natural materials, like jute, are ideal for rugs.
  • White: This color, or lack thereof, not only brings a light and airy quality to a space, but sets the background for colors and textures to stand out. White walls and ceilings are a good way to implement this element.
  • Pops of color: This can be in the form of vibrant, saturated colors, pastels or even earth tones that mimic nature. Blues and oranges make for especially nice accents. Don’t be shy — these pops can be in the form of your sofa or accent chair.
  • Plants: A structural plant or two will really make the living room come together and help pull the outdoors in. Think ferns, snake plants, succulents or a stunning fiddle leaf fig tree.
  • Natural light: Large windows that let in plenty of natural light will give you the indoor/outdoor feel that you see in so many midcentury modern living room ideas.

Furniture

Midcentury modern furniture has distinct features that make it easily identifiable. Below are the main staples you need to create a midcentury masterpiece and what to look for in each one.

  • Accent chair: A good accent chair can be the pièce de résistance in a midcentury living room. Find a well structured lounge chair with gentle sloping lines. Think the Eames Chair or the Wegner Shell Chair for inspiration.
  • Sofa: Low profile designs where the frame is raised to exposed simple, tapered legs are characteristic of midcentury design. Tailored cushions and square arms will give you the clean lines you’re looking for.
  • Coffee table: To truly call your space midcentury, you need a coffee table. Look for one with hairpin or tapered legs. Rounded or gently curved shapes work best, but are not a requirement.
  • Lighting: Look for playful, unique, and oversized lighting. Light fixtures should make a statement in your living room. Large standing lamps, like an arc lamp next to a comfortable accent chair, are an easy way to provide light and style.

Whether you want inspiration for planning a mid-century modern living room renovation or are building a designer living room from scratch, Houzz has 28,817 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Kore Residential and exactly.. Look through living room pictures in different colors and styles and when you find a mid-century modern living room design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful mid-century modern living room photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
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