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Long Lounge Made More Inviting
Long Lounge Made More Inviting
Cour Interior DesignCour Interior Design
A challenging room to decorate; this long narrow lounge had been foreshortened by a dark sofa part way along, which wasted space at one end. The brief was to make the room feel brighter, more welcoming, inclusive and open so as to enjoy the view into the garden. The owners also wished to retain their curtains and have a slight wow input. ​ To brighten the room Farrow and Ball Slipper Satin was applied to the walls and ceiling, the coving and rose work was picked out in white and a lighter 4 seater sofa plus reclining chair was sourced from Sofology. It was decided to upgrade a green leather stressless chair by having it professionally stained a burnt orange by the Furniture clinic and this upcycling was a huge success. ​ A bespoke chandelier was designed with the client then commissioned from Cotterell and Rocke and gold wall lights cast gentle shadows over surfaces. The wow element was incorporated via new coving with hidden coloured lighting which would shine across the ceiling. A very soft orange offsets the furniture, but this can be changed by remote control to any colour of the rainbow according to mood. ​ Some small inherited pieces of furniture were upgraded with Annie Sloane paint and the furniture placed so as to create a peaceful reading area facing the garden, where the stressless chair could be turned to join the main body of the room if necessary. A glass coffee table was used to make the room feel more open and soft burnt orange accent tones were picked up from the curtains to add depth and interest.
MidinMod 2019
MidinMod 2019
MidinModMidinMod
Commonwealth
Commonwealth
cityhomeCOLLECTIVEcityhomeCOLLECTIVE
Photo: Kerri Fukui
Paradise Drive Tiburon CA
Paradise Drive Tiburon CA
Jane EllisonJane Ellison
The bones of this house are a handsome light filled bungalow mid century modern yet the clients taste is far from that. Dark wood paneling was calling out for some color to enhance and update it’s beauty. The luxurious orange velvet tufted tuxedo style sofa and mix of animal prints on pillows and rugs only make their collection of art more mysterious and intriguing. Photographed by Lana Igolkina
Mid-Century Marvelous Home
Mid-Century Marvelous Home
Monica MilewskiMonica Milewski
Monica Milewski
The 70's Living Room
The 70's Living Room
Making SpacesMaking Spaces
https://blog.making-spaces.net/2020/03/31/the-70s-flat-open-plan-living-space/
Lifestyle Inspiration
Lifestyle Inspiration
FURNISH. Lounge - Dining - Outdoor FurnitureFURNISH. Lounge - Dining - Outdoor Furniture
White Natuzzi armchair with teal vibe Prague sofa, creates a relaxing living space accented with cushions of blues and gold and a soft cream blanket throw with tasseled edge. A collection of gold and blue vases covers the copper geo glass coffee table, with a thick white rug
Mid century Modern Furniture
Mid century Modern Furniture
Ashcroft Imports Furniture Co.Ashcroft Imports Furniture Co.
Burgundy Velvet Kano Lounge Chair with Solid wood legs. Mid Century Modern Solid Wood Monica TV Stand/Media Unit.
Trend Setting Tile Fireplace
Trend Setting Tile Fireplace
Floor to Ceiling - BismarckFloor to Ceiling - Bismarck
70s Renovation
70s Renovation
Style Queen InteriorsStyle Queen Interiors
A huge change from the original salmon pink built in sofa and cream shag pile carpet. Neutrals in grey, black and white are given warmth and luxury wth rich tan leather, velvet ottoman and cushions and fur throws in jewel tones. The original fireplace was retained. The original stainless steel flue was replaced with oversized Marble tiles and the bench was replaced and extended in a black granite floating finish to match the kitchen.
Modern Mid Century Living Room @ Palo Alto
Modern Mid Century Living Room @ Palo Alto
UserUser
My clients rent an Eichler and they wanted to feel at home and mix modernity and Mid-Century to respect the Eichler's spirit but they didn't want to live in Mid-Century Museum... The Palm art was the beginning of the scope of work and turquoise the color's guide! Credit photo: Maud Daujean Photographer
Golden Living
Golden Living
Atelier Interior DesignAtelier Interior Design
They wanted a rustic feel that was cozy and functional. We added reclaimed wood to the ceiling and new built-in bookcases. The teal sectional brings some much needed color to the space and has a beautiful wood back detail.
South Valley Custom
South Valley Custom
Kaufman Homes, Inc.Kaufman Homes, Inc.
Highland's Eichler Home Tour May 2017
Highland's Eichler Home Tour May 2017
DRACODRACO
Amy Vogel
Berkeley Hills Project
Berkeley Hills Project
Nystrom DesignNystrom Design
Seattle Condo Design
Seattle Condo Design
Storey DesignStorey Design
A purple wall against black furniture makes for a handsome combination
Bridge House
Bridge House
HAUS | Architecture For Modern LifestylesHAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
White wedge uplighting highlights the stained wood ceiling inside and out - Bridge House - Fenneville, Michigan - Lake Michigan - Bridge House - Fenneville, Michigan - Lake Michigan - HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles, Christopher Short, Indianapolis Architect, Marika Designs, Marika Klemm, Interior Designer - Tom Rigney, TR Builders
West Hobart
West Hobart
Matt Williams ArchitectsMatt Williams Architects
Adam Gibson
Chiffon Breeze Celebrates Water Views
Chiffon Breeze Celebrates Water Views
Michael Norpell's Wall To WallMichael Norpell's Wall To Wall
Simple, clean design allows the views from the unit to be the show-stopper.
My Houzz: Online Finds Help Outfit This Couple’s First Home
My Houzz: Online Finds Help Outfit This Couple’s First Home
Jane VorbrodtJane Vorbrodt

Midcentury Living Room with Carpet 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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