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A mid‑century modern living room that blends comfort with functionality.

Desiring a comfortable yet elegant living room? A mid-century modern living room is known for its minimalistic look, perfect for those who want to combine practical living with a clean aesthetic.

Originating from the mid-20th century, it is still adored for its timelessness and the warm, inviting atmosphere it brings into any home. With a mix of vintage, retro, and modern furniture and warm colours, you can easily create a cosy and stylish living room. 

A TRANERED coffee table stands in front of an UPPÅKRA 4.5-seat modular sofa near a BESTÅ storage combination with glass doors.

Upgrade your living room with an UPPÅKRA sofa

Love a spacious, comfortable sofa? Then the UPPÅKRA 4.5‑seater modular sofa is exactly what you’re looking for. 

  • Whether you're hosting a house party or enjoying a cosy night with family, the large UPPÅKRA modular sofa has your back.
  • Its pocket spring core, similar to the ones used in high‑quality mattresses, provides extra seating comfort. This makes the sofa feel great to relax on and helps it maintain its shape.
  • It's available in different colours, so it will always match your mid-century modern living room style.

Create a mid-century modern look with wooden storage

Functional and stylish in one: BESTÅ is the best! With a warm wooden BESTÅ storage unit, you instantly bring that mid‑century vibe into your home. The BESTÅ system offers plenty of storage space, both closed and on display. Place your favourite items behind glass doors, while keeping everything else neatly stored behind the wooden doors.

A coffee table with a spacious top and hidden storage

Sharing snacks with friends or enjoying a relaxed gaming night? The TRANERED square coffee table covers it all. Raised edges keep everything in place while adding a distinctive touch to the design. Got too much on the surface? Simply tuck it away in the hidden storage compartments underneath.

A handy spot for your phone, snacks and more

Maybe sometimes you just don’t feel like reaching out to the coffee table for your phone or the popcorn. This TRANERED armrest tray is perfect. It’s adjustable to fit armrests of different widths and you can turn it in two directions. 

A TRANERED armrest tray, holding snacks and a glass, sits on the armrest of a dark grey-blue UPPÅKRA 4.5-seat modular sofa.

A handy spot for your phone, snacks and more

Maybe sometimes you just don’t feel like reaching out to the coffee table for your phone or the popcorn. This TRANERED armrest tray is perfect. It’s adjustable to fit armrests of different widths and you can turn it in two directions. 

Get cosy and stay cosy with IKEA Home smart

Sinking into the UPPÅKRA 4.5-seater and don’t want to get up to turn off the lights? With IKEA Home smart, you can simply use a remote control or your phone with the DIRIGERA hub and stay cosy as long as you want. Explore more possibilities in the app, such as changing the scene and light to match your mood and get the perfect vibe just the way you like it.