Mid-century redesign

Mid-century modern living room ideas

Mid-century modern living rooms pair warm wood with simple, organic shapes. Low sofas on tapered legs, walnut storage and a few saturated accents give the room a relaxed, optimistic feel.

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Color palette

Walnut
Mustard
Teal
Warm white

Materials and furniture

Walnut or teak case goods
Sofas and chairs on tapered legs
Tweed or wool upholstery
Globe or arc floor lamps

Tips for your living room

Choose a sofa raised on legs; seeing the floor underneath keeps the room light.
Use a long, low credenza as the media unit and display surface.
Add one statement lounge chair in leather or a bold fabric.
Limit accent colors to two and repeat them in cushions, art and a rug.

Try Mid-century on your own living room

Dated living room with a worn brown sofa, an old TV on a pine stand, grey carpet and vertical blinds — Your photo

Living room with a burnt orange tufted sofa, an olive lounge chair, a walnut console, an oval coffee table and a geometric rug — Mid-century redesign

Upload a photo of your living room. In about a minute a plan gives you four Mid-century variations per round (the free preview shows one), with the walls, windows and doors kept exactly where they are.

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Questions

Does mid-century modern work in a new-build home?

Yes. The style suits plain walls and large windows well. Warm wood and simple shapes add character to a room without architectural details.

Which floor works with mid-century furniture?

Light or medium wood and simple tile both work. The redesign keeps your existing floor unless you ask for a change in a follow-up edit.

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