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Midcentury Living Room with a Corner Fireplace Ideas and Designs

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Mark HardyMark Hardy
Expansive midcentury formal open plan living room in Hampshire with blue walls, concrete flooring, a corner fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, grey floors and a wood ceiling.
Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration
Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration
Thompson ConstructionThompson Construction
Mid-Century Modern Restoration
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury open plan living room in Minneapolis with white walls, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, white floors, exposed beams and wood walls.
Colorful Mid-century Modern
Colorful Mid-century Modern
Nathan Taylor for Obelisk HomeNathan Taylor for Obelisk Home
Large retro enclosed living room in Other with brown walls, light hardwood flooring, a brick fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, a corner fireplace and beige floors.
1193 Miramar, Laguna Beach
1193 Miramar, Laguna Beach
Metzger Real Estate GroupMetzger Real Estate Group
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury mezzanine living room in Orange County with white walls, terracotta flooring, a corner fireplace and a freestanding tv.
Mid-Century Modern Home
Mid-Century Modern Home
Jackson Design & RemodelingJackson Design & Remodeling
Inspiration for a midcentury living room in San Diego with terracotta flooring, a corner fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.
Contemporary Portola Valley Home Designed by CJ Lowenthal
Contemporary Portola Valley Home Designed by CJ Lowenthal
Gilmans Kitchens and BathsGilmans Kitchens and Baths
Photography by Treve Johnson Photography
Inspiration for a large midcentury formal open plan living room in San Francisco with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floors.
1960's Tri-Level Ranch
1960's Tri-Level Ranch
Lacy Keller InteriorsLacy Keller Interiors
HomeStar Video Tours
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury open plan living room in Portland with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and a concealed tv.
Airbnb in Phoenix
Airbnb in Phoenix
Jaeger StagingJaeger Staging
www.jaegerstaging.com by Margareth Jaeger
Design ideas for a medium sized retro open plan living room in Phoenix with white walls, terracotta flooring, a corner fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, no tv and brown floors.
Living Room
Living Room
MMW ArchitectsMMW Architects
Midcentury open plan living room in Other with medium hardwood flooring, a corner fireplace and a wood ceiling.
Arcadia Residence
Arcadia Residence
Kiyohara MoffittKiyohara Moffitt
Living Room/Dining Room
Retro open plan living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a corner fireplace, a plastered fireplace surround, no tv, brown floors and a wood ceiling.
Aspen Alps Condominiums U105
Aspen Alps Condominiums U105
Menendez Architects PCMenendez Architects PC
The wide sliding barn door allows the living room and den to be part of the same space or separated for privacy when the den is used for overflow sleeping or television room. Varying materials, window shade pockets and other treatments add interest and depth to the low ceilings.
Observatory Park Mid-Century Modern Living Room
Observatory Park Mid-Century Modern Living Room
TVL Creative Ltd.TVL Creative Ltd.
This project focuses on the transformation of a living room in the Observatory Park neighborhood of Denver. Our client for this project is a young, design-appreciating mom who wants a functional space that also addresses her love for good design. With a heavy Mid-Century Modern influence, we've developed a design that provides warmth, texture, and an entirely new orientation for her modern lifestyle.
Wayzata Mid Century Addition
Wayzata Mid Century Addition
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
These clients (who were referred by their realtor) are lucky enough to escape the brutal Minnesota winters. They trusted the PID team to remodel their home with Landmark Remodeling while they were away enjoying the sun and escaping the pains of remodeling... dust, noise, so many boxes. The clients wanted to update without a major remodel. They also wanted to keep some of the warm golden oak in their space...something we are not used to! We landed on painting the cabinetry, new counters, new backsplash, lighting, and floors. We also refaced the corner fireplace in the living room with a natural stacked stone and mantle. The powder bath got a little facelift too and convinced another victim... we mean the client that wallpaper was a must.
Fireplace & Chalkboard
Fireplace & Chalkboard
HomeSpace Design & DevelopmentHomeSpace Design & Development
This is an example of a medium sized retro open plan living room in Phoenix with white walls, ceramic flooring, a corner fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv, beige floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Argenta Hills
Argenta Hills
Prospect Refuge StudioProspect Refuge Studio
Carrie Charest Valentine
Inspiration for a retro open plan living room in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a corner fireplace, a plastered fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv and brown floors.
Inwood Place
Inwood Place
Cuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior DesignCuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior Design
Face brick by Endicott; firebrick hearth and firebox; white oak flooring and millwork; white paint is Benjamin Moore, Cloud Cover. Thermally broken steel windows and doors by MHB. Custom sofa and rug. Photo by Whit Preston.
Huntington Beach Residence | Living Room
Huntington Beach Residence | Living Room
The Bespoke Interior, Inc.The Bespoke Interior, Inc.
This is an example of a large midcentury open plan living room in Orange County with beige walls, marble flooring, a corner fireplace, a wooden fireplace surround and a wall mounted tv.
admiralty island mid-century modern / open living room
admiralty island mid-century modern / open living room
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
walnut cabinetry and a floating limestone hearth frame the asymmetrical fireplace and help define the space at the new, open living room.
Design ideas for a large retro formal open plan living room in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and grey floors.
Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration
Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration
Thompson ConstructionThompson Construction
Mid-Century Modern Restoration
Design ideas for a medium sized retro open plan living room in Minneapolis with white walls, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, white floors, exposed beams and wood walls.
Anaheim Mid-Century Modern in Full Color
Anaheim Mid-Century Modern in Full Color
Better Living SoCalBetter Living SoCal
A view showing the seamless transition from the fireplace area of this Mid-Century home to the informal dining area. OCModHomes.com
Photo of a retro living room in Orange County with white walls, a corner fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Midcentury Living Room with a Corner Fireplace 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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