“People think that I live in a space pod, but it’s pretty mid century modern.” – Fred Schneider

The middle of the 20th century was an exciting time socially and culturally. It was also one of the most notable time periods for interior design. As with everything else, interior decor took a leap forward. Designers created furniture pieces that embraced an optimistic view of the future by using familiar materials in new and inventive ways.

You can celebrate this iconic time period by decorating your living room with a mid-century modern feel. The clean lines and minimalist aesthetic are the perfect combination that allows mid century design to remain relevant even today.

Get inspired by these ideas to add a touch of stylish mid century decor to your living room.

1. Small Mid Century Modern Living Room Ideas

If you have a small living room, then mid century design is the perfect solution. The furniture is on slender legs, which elevates it and leaves plenty of space underneath to help your living room feel larger and open. The furniture also tends to be smaller, lower to the ground, and more compact. This stout and modest size reduces the visual space it takes up in the room.

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White walls are a standard for mid century modern, which works flawlessly in your small living room. White walls will reflect more light and help the space to feel bigger.

2. Minimalist Mid Century Modern Living Room Ideas

While mid century design is generally already minimalist, you can take it a step further. Try eliminating a majority of the color that you’d see. Opt for a color palette that’s more muted and heavy on the neutrals. If you decide to add bold color, keep it to one piece as the accent or focal point of the room.