We continue spoiling you with mid-century modern eye-candies, and today’s roundup is dedicated to living rooms. I enjoy looking at mid-century modern living rooms because they are cozy and inviting being airy and inspiring at the same time. How to make your living room mid-century modern?
What’s Mid-Century Modern Style?
This decor style derives from the middle of the 20th century – mainly after World War II. Most sources generally accept that the heyday was roughly 1945-1969. Mid-century modern has many of its roots in Germany’s Bauhaus style. Thanks to the migration from Europe after World War II, designers brought this type of interior décor o the United States, where it became extremely popular and still is. Today this style got a revival because many home buyers find it elegant, practical and comfortable, especially for outdoor-indoor living.
A bold mid-century modern living room with colorful printed rugs, an emerald sectional, printed pillows, stained storage unit and a colorful gallery wall.
A bright mid-century modern living room with a chevron floor, a yellow loveseat, a stained credenza and a table, a bold artwork.
A bright mid-century modern living room with a comfy sofa, a green chair, a TV unit, printed textiles and a bright gallery wall.
A bright mid-century modern living room with a stained storage unit, a dark green sectional, a yellow ottoman and a navy pouf, colorful pillows and a bold gallery wall.
A bright mid-century modern living room with mustard colored furniture and abstract paintings.
A chic living room wiер a black accent wall, a fireplace, grey sofas, black benches, a black ottoman and a vintage chandelier.
A chic mid-century modern living room with a green sectional, a rust-colored rocker, a rattan stool, statement potted plants.
A chic mid-century modern living room with a grey sectional, stained furniture, potted plants, a gallery wall on a ledge is very cozy.
A colorful living room with a stained storage unit, a navy velvet sofa, a striped coffee table, colorful chairs, a bright floor lamp and a paneled wall.
A colorful mid-century modern living room with a built-in fireplace, a grey sectional, a fiery red chair, a wooden chair, a low table and colroful artworks.
A fantastic mid-century modern living room with a taupe sofa, a brown leather couch, a fiery red hearth, colorful artworks and lovely chairs.
A gorgeous warm-toned living room with color block walls, a blush sofa and an orange chair plus cool artworks.
A light-filled mid-century modern living room with a creamy and amber leather sofa, a round table, a boho rug and a chic chandelier.
What Are Mid-Century Modern Color Schemes?
Mid-century modern style is about primary colors and contrasts, so be generous using color unless you love neutrals a lot. But even in this case you will need some bold and muted shades of yellow, red, orange, green, brown and black, too. You may also dip into warm earthy tones and mix them up with neutrals to achieve a more boho-inspired look. Earthy tones are also among the current trend, so you get an edgy space, too.
A lovely mid-century modern living room with a green chair and a footrest, a black sofa, chic rich stained wooden furniture and potted plants.
A mid-century modern living room with a blue sofa, a stained buffet, a black rocker, a low bench, a basket for storage and a cool gallery wall.
A mid-century modern living room with a boho feel, an amber leather sofa, neutral chairs, a wooden coffee table, printed textiles.
A mid-century modern living room with a bold printed rug, a grey sofa, a navy chair and a white stool, a cool gallery wall.
A mid-century modern living room with a navy sofa, a black rocker, potted plants, a stylish gallery wall and some cat furniture.
A mid-century modern living room with a non-working fireplace, a neutral sofa, an amber leather chair, baskets for storage and potted plants.
A mid-century modern living room with a non-working fireplace, plywood chairs, a large round table, built-in shelves.
A mid-century modern living room with a tan sofa, creamy chairs and poufs, a low coffee table, a potted tree and printed pillows.
A mid-century modern living room with grey walls, an amber leather sofa, a black woven chair, an open shelf with decor and mirrors.
A mid-century modern sitting room with a light and dark green loveseat, a living edge table, a woven chair, a printed rug and built-in shelves.
A mid-century modern to boho living room with tan leather furniture, a low white coffee table, woven poufs, a macrame hanging and potted plants.
A modern and boho living room with a rust-colored sofa, rattan chairs, wooden and leather furniture and a statement artwork.
What Materials To Use For A Mid-Century Modern Living Room?
Materials you are using are very important for a mid-century modern space to make it feel and look like mid-century and to add interest to it at the same time. First of all, you should have rich-stained wood with grains seen – that’s a must for rocking this style. Second, you may add rattan for a more relaxed feel – it pairs up beautifully with stained wood and woven items. Third, think of leather – that’s another super popular for this style material. Brick and stone can be also integrated into decor, especially if you are going to have an accent wall or a fireplace. Shiny metals are welcome but stay away from mixing up finishes and don’t use too many metallic accents.
A modern living room with a navy panel wall, navy and grey furniture, potted greenery and a sea artwork.
A modern warm-toned living room with blush walls, a grey sectional, mustard and yellow pillows and potted plants.
A neutral living room done with warm-colored furniture, with pretty pillows, artworks and potted plants.
A neutral living room spruced up with bright furniture and decor, with orange curved chairs and a creative curved coffee table.
A pretty mid-century modern living room with a grey sofa, mustard chairs and pillows, a colorful rug, potted plants and round tables.
A pretty mid-century modern living room with grene chairs, a blush loveseat, a round table and woven poufs, potted plants and lights.
A simple mid-century modern living room with a creamy sofa, a stained TV unit and coffee table, printed pillows and some greenery.
A stylish mid-century modern farmhouse living room with a leather sofa, elegant chairs, a living edge table, potted plants.
A stylish mid-century modern living room with a leather sofa, a lovely oval coffee table, a black lounger.
A vibrant living room in bold colors, with a mustard sofa, navy chairs, a bold abstract rug, potted plants and a cool bar cart.
A vibrant living room with a bold rug, a mustard sofa and a navy chair, a chic coffee table and a bar cart plus a bold gallery wall.
A welcoming mid-century modern living room with a built-in fireplace, a white and rust-colored sofa, a woven bench, potted plants.
A welcoming mid-century modern living room with a creamy sofa, a tan and an maber chair, a coffee table, a fireplace clad with brick and a cool floor lamp.
What Furniture And Accessories To Choose For A Mid-Century Modern Living Room?
Prefer mid-century modern furniture or Scandinavian furniture as these styles come from the same epoch. These will be pieces of stained wood, with bold and very soft upholstery, it can be leather, metal and glass. Style your couch with bright pillows, dress up the windows with lovely curtains and add a statement rug. A fireplace is a must for such a room, even if it’s a faux one, and some potted plants or macrame will bring a boho feel to the space. Now you know all the things about mid-century modern style, get inspired by the ideas below and design your own living room in this style!
A welcoming mid-century modern lviing room with a non-working fireplace, an amber leather sofa, white chairs, a low coffee table, a mirror and pastel pillows.
Abstract pillows and a rug are great for sprucing up the space and making it mid-century modern.
An amber leather sofa is a timeless solution for a mid-century modern space and for many other styles is chic.
An elegant mid-century modern living room with a grey sofa, a concrete table, a white chair, a bright portrait gallery wall.
Stained mid-century modern furniture - a TV unit and a coffee table- add chic and coziness to this living room.
A bold mid-century modern living room with plywood walls, glazed walls for indoor-outdoor living room with a mustard couch with books and pillows.
A mid-century modern living room with glazed walls, tan and turquoise seating furniture, a low coffee table and pillows and lamps.
A mid-century modern living room with a wood clad wall and glazed ones, stained storage furniture and seating furniture, a low coffee table, cool artwork.
A welcoming mid-century modern living room with a brick clad fireplace, a mustard sofa, wooden coffee tables and a white chair, a glass wall for natural light.
A mid-century modern to boho living room with a rust-colored sofa and bold pillows, a bright rug, potted greenery and shelving units with magazines.
A mid-century modern living room with a brick fireplace, neutral seating furniture, stained furniture and glass walls for indoor-outdoor living.
A mid-century modern to boho living room with a black brick fireplace, a blue sofa, a turquoise chair, bright pillows and rugs, some potted plants.
A mid-century modern living room with a built-in fireplace, a leather sofa, a grey chair, a wooden coffee table and side tables, a printed cushion.
A mid-century modern living room with a bold printed rug, a sectional sofa with bright pillows, green chairs and a coffee table, a burst chandelier.
A neutral mid-century modern living room with a large fireplace, creamy chairs, a glass coffee table, an open shelving unit and greenery is amazing.
A stylish mid-century modern living room with a white brick fireplace, teal chairs, a round coffee table, some beautiful decor and a skull.
A mid-century modern living room done in neutrals, with stained furniture, a leather chair, a credenza, a gallery wall and table lamps.
A mid-century modern living room with a plywood wall, a creamy sofa, a turquoise chair, a low coffee table, a sunburst chandelier and a cowhide rug.
A bright mid-century modern living room with stained furniture, green chairs, an amber leather sofa, a low coffee table, a gallery wall and beautiful potted plants.
A neutral mid-century modern living room with a grey sectional, a neutral rug, a grey pouf, a gold side table and a lovely gallery wall.
A neutral mid-century modern living room with a ledge, a grey sofa with bright pillows, a wooden coffee table and potted plants is amazing.
A light-filled with a mid-century modern living room with grey seating furniture, a low coffee table and a fireplace clad with real stone.
A pretty mid-century modern living room with a grey sofa, bright pillows, a printed rug, potted greenery and a print is amazing.
A welcoming mid-century modern lviing room with a grey sofa and bright pillows, plywood furniture, a gallery wall and brass sconces is cool.
A bright mid-century modern living room with an aqua sofa, bright pillows, a colorful printed rug, a coffee table and rocker chairs, a large bookcase and floor lamps.