Before + After: Midcentury Modern Living Room Makeover

Designer Jamie House breathes new life into this spacious living room by demoing a partial wall and selecting period-correct decor to match the home's midcentury architecture.

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December 11, 2014

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Spacious Modern Living Space With Vaulted Ceiling and Brick Wall

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Dimly Lit Open Floor Plan Living Room

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Bright and Open Modern Living Room With High Ceiling

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Sitting Area in Open Neutral Modern Living Space

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Streamlined Modern Living Space With Exposed Brick Wall

An exposed brick wall infuses this bright modern living room with a warm ambiance. The ceiling beams and trim were painted espresso brown to further draw the eye to the brick wall. A cork table and cork flooring bring an organic element to the neutral space.

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