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Komandor Canada Closets & Doors Inc.Komandor Canada Closets & Doors Inc.
LUMI Doors Custom Made by Komandor. These doors are so versatile, available with sliding, barn & hinged doors as well as screens, room dividers & partitions. Great way to divide a space while keeping the light! Perfect for small spaces! Decorative glass can be used to increase privacy! Trend Alert!!
New York Lounge
New York Lounge
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Il rosso del corallo ed il turchese del mare - Progetto in corso
Il rosso del corallo ed il turchese del mare - Progetto in corso
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Project LEAF
DECODE DECO INTERNATIONALDECODE DECO INTERNATIONAL
Los Angeles - ADU Accessory Dwelling Unit - Garage conversion
Los Angeles - ADU Accessory Dwelling Unit - Garage conversion
DKR Construction Inc.DKR Construction Inc.
This ADU was born on Ran’s computer in the beginning of April 2020. After planning and designing process, Sow, and contract, we submitted the plans to the city and 3 months later we had permit in hand. The job started on Aug 2020 and ended at mid-October with breaking time record. The job included complete conversion of a detach garage, vault the ceiling to get a larger feel and look, running new gas line, plumbing lines, new electrical , creating new bathroom and huge closet in a small space and off course full kitchen! At the end of the job when we finished the interior, we completed the outside which included new driveway and paving stone. The customer was extremely happy and got is new house completed right on time for a new baby to come.
Cahuilla Estate
Cahuilla Estate
Aim Media GroupAim Media Group
Midcentury Living Room
Midcentury Living Room
P.S. 76 - Harlem, NY
P.S. 76 - Harlem, NY
Casa MarceloCasa Marcelo
P.S. 76 - Teacher's Lounge
P.S. 76 - Teacher's Lounge
abigailmrclabigailmrcl
West Roy Condo
West Roy Condo
SkB ArchitectsSkB Architects
Originally built in 1955, this modest penthouse apartment typified the small, separated living spaces of its era. The design challenge was how to create a home that reflected contemporary taste and the client’s desire for an environment rich in materials and textures. The keys to updating the space were threefold: break down the existing divisions between rooms; emphasize the connection to the adjoining 850-square-foot terrace; and establish an overarching visual harmony for the home through the use of simple, elegant materials. The renovation preserves and enhances the home’s mid-century roots while bringing the design into the 21st century—appropriate given the apartment’s location just a few blocks from the fairgrounds of the 1962 World’s Fair.
Bell Canyon Residence
Bell Canyon Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
View from the Living Room (taken from the kitchen) with courtyard patio beyond. The interior spaces of the Great Room are punctuated by a series of wide Fleetwood Aluminum multi-sliding glass doors positioned to frame the gardens and patio beyond while the concrete floor transitions from inside to out. The rosewood panel door slides to the right to reveal a large television. The cabinetry is built to match the look and finish of the kitchen.
Midcentury Influenced Contemporary Condo
Midcentury Influenced Contemporary Condo
Degnan Design-Build-RemodelDegnan Design-Build-Remodel
Floating shelves hold photos, artwork and mementos.
Split Box
Split Box
SALA ArchitectsSALA Architects
The clients for this project approached SALA ‘to create a house that we will be excited to come home to’. Having lived in their house for over 20 years, they chose to stay connected to their neighborhood, and accomplish their goals by extensively remodeling their existing split-entry home.
Braeburn Mid Century Modern, Houston, TX
Braeburn Mid Century Modern, Houston, TX
Victoria SheffieldVictoria Sheffield
Midcentury modern living room with navy blue sofa, grey swivel chair, and platner style coffee table. The room includes saltillo tile and double carved doors that have been painted with Farrow and Ball paint. The wall-mounted t.v. is flanked by double-wall sconces. The builtin entertainment center is used for storage.
Sylvan-Highlands
Sylvan-Highlands
TELFORD+BROWN STUDIO ARCHITECTURETELFORD+BROWN STUDIO ARCHITECTURE
This extensive renovation brought a fresh and new look to a 1960s two level house and allowed the owners to remain in a neighborhood they love. The living spaces were reconfigured to be more open, light-filled and connected. This was achieved by opening walls, adding windows, and connecting the living and dining areas with a vaulted ceiling. The kitchen was given a new layout and lined with white oak cabinets. The entry and master suite were redesigned to be more inviting, functional, and serene. An indoor-outdoor sunroom and a second level workshop was added to the garage. Finishes were refreshed throughout the house in a limited palette of white oak and black accents. The interiors were by Introspecs, and the builder was Hammer & Hand Construction. Photo by Caleb Vandermeer Photography
Sennett Residence
Sennett Residence
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Midcentury • UWS 100s
Midcentury • UWS 100s
InsideWrightInsideWright
Living room corner with the family pet in one of her favorite spots. Photos: Brittany Ambridge
Saint James Place
Saint James Place
Annie B. DesignsAnnie B. Designs
Whitney Jade Photography
Montecito Mid-Century Craftsman
Montecito Mid-Century Craftsman
Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.
Jim Bartsch

Midcentury Living Room Ideas and Designs

Looking for midcentury living room ideas? Whether your living room is lacklustre, your lounge is limited in space, your sitting room is suffering from outdated decor or your front room is full of clutter, there are midcentury living room ideas and designs that will inspire you to breathe life into your living space. Discover small living room ideas to help maximise tiny spaces or retro layout ideas that will work with awkward shaped living rooms. Perhaps you’re struggling to decide on living room colours? Read on for help with colours, layout and design ideas, or find inspiration from the millions of living room photos on Houzz.

Midcentury Living room wallpaper ideas

A good place to start when it comes to redesigning your living room is with the walls. While paint may seem the simplest choice, and easy to change, don’t discredit the design opportunities of midcentury wallpaper in living rooms. There are tons of great living room wallpaper ideas, from modern geometric patterns to traditional florals, and loads of ways to use them – you don’t have to cover the whole room or go for the ubiquitous feature wall. You could wallpaper only above the dado rail (if you have one), either side of a chimney breast, or behind a shelving unit to give your displayed items a stylish backdrop. Discover more living room wallpaper ideas or if paint is more your style, there’s plenty of living room designs to discover when it comes to paint ideas; just browse through the huge selection of retro living photos and search for the specific paint you’re after if you really want to narrow it down.

Small living room ideas

When it comes to our living room design, we want it to feel as welcoming and personality-filled as possible, but that can be a struggle when we’re working with a small space. But not to fear, there are midcentury small living room ideas to help you make most out of what you’re working with. A couple of retro small living room ideas can include: working with the height you have – installing floor-to-ceiling bookshelves or drawing the eye to the top of the walls with wallpaper; choosing space-saving or storage-incorporating (or both!) furniture, such as corner sofas with storage space under the chaise longue section; and keeping things symmetrical – a central fireplace with seating opposite, or seats facing each other, can give the illusion of a larger, more grand room. When it comes to the best decor for midcentury small living rooms, you can either choose to keep things light and airy to open up the space, or embrace the cosiness of the smaller area you have by going for warm colours and filling the room with your favourite accessories.

Living room layouts and choosing the right retro living room furniture

When it comes to the layout of your midcentury living room, it will depend on what pieces of furniture you have – but how do you choose what living room furniture to add, whether you’re refreshing your living room design or starting from scratch? The best place to start is with the midcentury seating – one corner sofa will usually seat three to four people, and if that’s all you think you’ll need, then you can leave it at that. Placing your sofa along the longest wall helps to make the most of the space, but think about where you want the focus of the room to be, too. If you need more seating, look at 1950s style armchairs that offer comfort but don’t take up too much space – cramming a room with too many large armchairs is something to avoid. But armchairs and sofas don’t have to be your only options – go for bean bags and floor cushions for an eclectic feel, pouffes and ottomans if you’re more traditional, and smart design chairs for contemporary living room ideas. Coffee tables are always handy, but you can always add a couple of 1960s style side tables if you don’t want to clutter the central space in front of seating with anything. If you centre your living room design around a fireplace or TV, then you might want storage and shelving to feature around the focus of your room. There are plenty of style options when it comes to TV units, and you can even go for bespoke living room storage units to make the most of the space if you want a sleek, built-in look. Keep reading below for more living room storage ideas. Discover a huge range of midcentury living room furniture, as well as living room accessories, to help you finish your room design.

Living room design ideas

Struggling with what living room colours to choose, or what style to go with? While a grey living room design is popular at the moment, you might not want to go with the ubiquitous colour. Although, if neutral and contemporary are the living room ideas you’re after, a grey sofa or grey walls will give you a good base to work on. If you want to stay neutral, beige is not your only other option, either. Light yellows, taupes and soft greys will work. Why not try adding simple but plush cushions to your sofa and a rug in these colours to achieve a modern-traditional look? For contemporary living room ideas, dark blues and greens are on trend, but if you don’t want to dive straight into the dark wall trend, you could opt for a couple of pieces of furniture, or go for dark-hued living room accessories instead. Whites, woods and pastels could work well for Scandinavian living room designs. If an eclectic living room is what you’re after, you could go for large print wallpaper, a statement lighting piece, vibrant rug and lots of colourful book or ornament displays. For a country feel, rustic carpet, stone hearths, comfy armchairs and traditional patterns in creams, greens and browns will give you that cosy cottage feel.

Living room storage ideas

It’s natural that our living rooms tend to attract lots of items and belongings seeing as they act as multipurpose living spaces. Whether you love to read a book; watch a film; let your children play with their toys; practise a craft like knitting or drawing; play a musical instrument or play video games in your sitting room, there will always be a need for a few extra retro living room ideas that can help you with storage. Apart from the standard bookcases, side tables and TV units, there are a few other handy living room storage ideas you can invest in. As mentioned before, if you have the room and budget for it, a built-in storage unit could be the way forward. With a well-built unit you could hide your TV, DVDs, players, books, video consoles and all sorts away in one place. If you don’t quite have a large enough area for one, you could look at shelving – either side of the chimney breast is a great place to install shelving if you have one in your living room. And don’t forget midcentury living room furniture such as sofas, benches and ottomans that lift up to reveal hidden storage; providing seating and storing space at the same time. With the right storage solutions your retro living room design could open up and feel so much more spacious and stylish. Discover more living room storage ideas by browsing these photos. Once you have your midcentury living room storage, colours, design, layout and furniture sorted, all that’s left is to browse the millions of living room ideas on Houzz and save your favourites to an ideabook. If you’re still searching for specific living room ideas, check out the popular pages below:
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