Mid-Century Modern Living Room Update

Just as trends change, our own style preference changes as well.  Mine probably changes too often, but that keeps things exciting, right?  This is part of what led to our mid-century modern living room update.

Farmhouse Transformed to Modern Living Room

We had the common ever-so-trendy farmhouse look in our living room.  While I still liked it, my style was starting to lean toward a more modern, clean look.  Our recently renovated guest bathroom reflected that a little bit more along with some decor pieces in other rooms, so it was time for the main room of the house to reflect the style change as well.

Check out this living room go from farmhouse to mid-century modern!
Before

 

Check out this living room go from farmhouse to mid-century modern!
Before

The main thing on the list was new furniture.  The big brown couches were awfully comfy, but far from the style I was shooting for.  We also have dogs, so we decided to try and go for a leather couch to make it a little easier on keeping up with the never-ending supply of dog hair left behind.  Now started the long journey to finding the perfect couch.  I knew a caramel or cognac colored leather with clean lines would be the main style aspects we’d be looking for.  I just never realized how many I’d run across and the amount on their price tags.  Yikes! 😬

If you’re anything like me, you like to read review after review to make sure you’re getting something you won’t regret.  To be honest, that’s probably what took the longest amount of time while shopping for furniture.  After a few months of research, I stumbled across what I believe to be the holy grail of modern style furniture.  [insert angels singing]  Article.  Their Timber Charme Tan Sofa was exactly what I’d been looking for!

Mid-Century Modern Couch

Article carries some of the prettiest mid-century modern style furniture a lot like some carried by West Elm, Crate and Barrel and the like.  While they’re a little more expensive than your everyday sofa, their prices are still a fraction of those you find anywhere else.  To top it off, the quality is top notch.  I’ll likely continue to buy several needed (as well as not needed) furniture pieces from Article in the future.

Modern Living Room Decor

The decision was made early on to get inexpensive chairs for the living room.  We were moving from having a big, cushy loveseat to two smaller armchairs instead, so the comfort level was a little concern.  We didn’t want to be too invested in them in case we didn’t end up liking them.  There were several pricier chairs I had my eye on, but the reviews were so back and forth that I had too many doubts.  Sure, we could always send them back, but let’s be honest.  I would never get around to disassembling the chairs and boxing them back up.

The search for armchairs probably took longer than looking for the couch, because I had no idea what style I wanted.  Thankfully, my brother-in-law, Andrew, came to the rescue by introducing me to the KOARP armchair at Ikea.  They were perfect for the overall look!  The gunnared beige colored fabric brought some brightness into the room, while the black metal base complemented our coffee table and floor lamp.  The VITTSJO coffee table was another cheap find from Ikea.  Despite the stigma Ikea furniture sometimes has, all of the pieces we’ve purchased so far look more expensive than they are and hold up great!

Farmhouse Gone Modern Living Room

Check out how this living room went from farmhouse to modern!

You may be wondering why we don’t have a rug.  You can see in the before pictures there was a nice rug, which I had originally planned on using.  We rolled it back out briefly after the new furniture came in, but it just couldn’t stay clean enough to my liking.  The rug was made of polypropylene, which made it virtually stain-resistant.  However, the thick shag didn’t agree with three dogs and the constant tracking in of dirt and mud from the backyard.  I actually don’t mind the look of not having a rug now, and it’s definitely much easier to keep the floor clean without one.  Maybe a shorter pile rug will come in the future.

Modern Living Room Decor

Here I am raving on about the furniture when the obvious showstopper in the room is the paintings.  I’m sorry to say I can’t link these gorgeous pieces for you.  These paintings are originals by Kevin’s very talented uncle, Kent.  Kent was generous enough to give us the opportunity to display them in our home, and we couldn’t be more thankful.

Check out how we updated our living room to a modern farmhouse style!

Overall, I’m so happy with the way our living room transformation turned out.  And I hope it gives you the inspiration you may be looking for.  Are you planning a living room update in your future?  Or, have you recently finished one that you want to share?  Let us know in the comments!  Also, please feel free to ask any questions!

Chihuahua on the Couch
I couldn’t end this post without a puppy insert. Kaiser says hi!

 

Vanessa - Home on the Plains

 

P.S.  I’ve rounded up some links to a few decor items similar to those you see in the pictures above. Some of the links are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.  This support is what allows me to continue bringing content to you each week.  Thank you, friend! ❤️

 

 

Umbra Hub Wall Mirror With Rubber Frame – 37-Inch Round Wall Mirror
Catalina Lighting 19973-000 Contemporary 3-Way Tripod Floor Lamp with Linen Shade
Simple Designs LD1036-BLK Industrial Iron Desk Lantern Lamp
Woven Thick Pillow case with Tassels Solid Textile Pillow Case Cushion Covers

ORZ 4 inch Wall Planter Hook, Set of 3 Pot Wall Mounted Metal Plant Hanger
Winlyn 6 Pcs Terracotta Pot Clay Pots 4” Clay Ceramic Pottery Planter

 

 

 

 

4 thoughts on “Mid-Century Modern Living Room Update

  1. Marilena Perilli says:

    Hi Vanessa! I just purchased these chairs but they’re still in the box. Curious to know how they’ve been holding up and how washable the covers have been? I really love the look of these and what a bonus the covers are changeable. Thanks!

    • Vanessa says:

      Hi Marilena! I apologize for the delayed response. The chairs have held up wonderfully so far! We use them often and have experienced little to no breakdown in the cushions. I’ve also machine washed and dried the covers several times with great results! I think you made a good choice. 😉

  2. Jess says:

    YESSSSS!!! I love it so much! I can’t wait to see everything in person!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍 You did an amazing job!!!

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