Cate Black

Located in Manhattan, this beautiful three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath apartment incorporates elements of mid-century modern, including soft greys, subtle textures, punchy metals, and natural wood finishes. Throughout the space in the living, dining, kitchen, and bedroom areas are custom red oak shutters that softly filter the natural light through this sun-drenched residence. Louis Poulsen recessed fixtures were placed in newly built soffits along the beams of the historic barrel-vaulted ceiling, illuminating the exquisite décor, furnishings, and herringbone-patterned white oak floors. Two custom built-ins were designed for the living room and dining area: both with painted-white wainscoting details to complement the white walls, forest green accents, and the warmth of the oak floors. In the living room, a floor-to-ceiling piece was designed around a seating area with a painting as backdrop to accommodate illuminated display for design books and art pieces. While in the dining area, a full height piece incorporates a flat screen within a custom felt scrim, with integrated storage drawers and cabinets beneath. In the kitchen, gray cabinetry complements the metal fixtures and herringbone-patterned flooring, with antique copper light fixtures installed above the marble island to complete the look. Custom closets were also designed by Studioteka for the space including the laundry room.

Reviving the 70's

Best Builders ltd

Ema Peter Photography

Columbia Heights living room

Matter of Architecture

photo: http://www.esto.com/vecerka A renovation of an ornate, parlor level brownstone apartment on the Promenade in Brooklyn Heights with views to the Manhattan skyline. The space was reconfigured to create long views through the apartment around a sculptural “core”, its modern detailing and materials acting in counterpoint to the grandeur of the original detailing.

Classic Mid-Century Modern Living

Henck Design LLC

This Mid-Century style great room is both alluring to guests and comfortable for anyone to spend time and lounge in. Classic elements like Herman Miller’s Eames Lounge chair and mixed of woods like teak, rosewood, and American walnut add interest with lots of warm tones to offset cool green/gray walls and navy blue accents. The modern blue sectional sofa is the perfect element to anchor this casual living room and contrast original vintage Danish modern pieces. The white shag rug adds interest and a pop of white to keep things in this earthy den bright. We matched classic modern Mid-Century style sconces with the dramatic brushed silver chandelier in the adjacent dining room to add interest and character for an approachable and alluring quality.

Interior Design

Tamara Marie Designs

An extension from the kitchen, this living room has mid century modern flair. The furniture is comfortable and inviting and has style and sophistication.

Mid-Century Post and Beam

Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography

Eclectic Mid Century Modern

Frankel Design Build

Cate Black

Vibrant Modernism In Tribeca

Lawrence Allan Inc.

Walling Lane Renovation

Tanner Homes

Fenton Midcentury Modern Inspired New Build Home

exactly.

Barcelona Day Bed

Eternity Modern

Width: 77.5" x Depth: 38" x Height: 23" Solid wood frame with walnut finish; Polished #304 grade stainless steel legs with chrome finish High elasticity dacron-wrapped foam with genuine down feather layer Medium firm cushion seat feel (cushion softness customizable) Fabric, Top Grain/Aniline Leather upholstery (C.O.M available) All materials are fire-retardant & non-toxic (Baby friendly) Light assembly required

Westchester Residence

JWT Associates

The new great room includes custom designed 25-foot wide telescoping doors. The parquet floors and wood ceiling are original. Doors shown open.

Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Living Room

Diane Plesset, CMKBD, NCIDQ, C.A.P.S.

View showing the great room connection between the living room, dining room, kitchen, and main hallway. Millgard windows and french doors provide balanced daylighting, with dimmable fluorescent trough lighting and LED fixtures provide fill and accent lighting. This living room illustrates Frank Lloyd Wright's influence, with rift-oak paneling on the walls and ceiling, accentuated by hemlock battens. Custom stepped crown moulding, stepped casing and basebards, and stepped accent lights on the brush-broom concrete columns convey the home's Art Deco style. Cork flooring was used throughout the home, over hydronic radiant heating.

Lovely Upgrades | Lake Oswego Home Remodel

Mountainwood Homes

Before the remodel, the great room fireplace wall was unsymmetrical, with one window on the right. Now, walnut floating shelves create symmetry while providing additional storage to show off the homeowner’s art book collection.

Mid Century Modern Townhouse

Alexander Gorlin Architects

This rare 1950’s glass-fronted townhouse on Manhattan’s Upper East Side underwent a modern renovation to create plentiful space for a family. An additional floor was added to the two-story building, extending the façade vertically while respecting the vocabulary of the original structure. A large, open living area on the first floor leads through to a kitchen overlooking the rear garden. Cantilevered stairs lead to the master bedroom and two children’s rooms on the second floor and continue to a media room and offices above. A large skylight floods the atrium with daylight, illuminating the main level through translucent glass-block floors.

Sunset Hill

Heidi Caillier Design

Haris Kenjar

Lost Creek Remodel

Oliver Custom Homes

Wood panels on the fireplace wall replaced a heavy stone feature and were inspired by the homeowners' travels. Builder: Oliver Custom Homes Architect: Barley|Pfeiffer Interior Designer: Panache Interiors Photographer: Mark Adams Media

A mix of old and new to create a comfortable living area

User

Renovation of a condo in the renowned Museum Tower bldg for a second generation owner looking to update the space for their young family. They desired a look that was comfortable, creating multi functioning spaces for all family members to enjoy, combining the iconic style of mid century modern designs and family heirlooms.

Mequon Mid Century Modern

JFK Design-Build, LLC

Midcentury Living Room Design Photos

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.