Midcentury Living Room with a Built-in Media Unit Ideas and Designs
Uniik DesignBeautiful mid century modern living room featuring a custom built walnut tv unit accommodating corner seating.
Décor AidThe custom built- in wall unit offes stylish storage, plus space for hightlighting art and bar supplies. Photo Credits- Sigurjón Gudjónsson
SkB ArchitectsOriginally 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.
Laura Medicus InteriorsThis Denver ranch house was a traditional, 8’ ceiling ranch home when I first met my clients. With the help of an architect and a builder with an eye for detail, we completely transformed it into a Mid-Century Modern fantasy.
Photos by sara yoder
Interior DimensionsA mid-century renovation from Interior Dimensions. An interior wall was replaced by a fun patterned divider and a half wall. The mid-century modern style is coupled with a beautiful stone fireplace and a comfortable seating area.
By Doug Walker Photography
David M. Sanders, ArchitectMajor Remodeling and Addition in Irvine, California, 2009. Built by Tom Fitzpatrick, General Contractor.
Choeff Levy Fischman, P.A.Choeff Levy Designed a bespoke residence with indoor-outdoor concepts to achieve a resort-style living experience.
Gelotte Hommas Drivdahl ArchitectureA dramatic, vertically cut limestone wall adds life and motion to this bright, formal living room.
FRG Objects & Design / Art_Photograph by Kim Schmidt_
The modular sofa is the "Lotus Sofa" from Soft Line Design, which I configured specifically for the apartment. It was also chosen because it was deep enough for someone to sleep on, adding extra room for overnight guests in such a small apartment.
The custom printed solar shade is by Delia Shades in New York. The image is of one of the client's favorite Billie Holliday albums from the 1950's. Not only did it keep the room cooler and protect it from UV rays but it was particularly interesting because its translucency changed given the time of day. In the daylight, the light caused the image to become almost hidden but slowly became more obvious as day turned to night. A night-time shot of the shade can be seen in the next photograph.
The black lacquer mini-writing desk and the square white lacquer dining table are from West Elm and they were chosen for their compact size and functionality. The floor is also from West Elm.
The carpets are vintage Moroccan from the clients collection.
The modular bookcases are from Design Within Reach. I love its flexible design because you can work with it any space. They are incredibly sturdy and durable.
Lucy Harris StudioNotable decor elements include: Camerich Lazy Time sectional sofa, Safavieh Zigzag dhurrie rug, Noguchi Akari floor lamp.
Photography: Francesco Bertocci
Svelte KitchensThis mid-century modern media room was all kinds of exciting. The dark wooden TV unit provided a statement piece whilst also keeping everything media-related neat and tidy.
Midcentury Living Room with a Built-in Media Unit Ideas and Designs
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