20 time capsule house living rooms — mid-century fun & fabulous flavors galore

Kitchen and bathrooms often get top billing when we ogle time capsule houses here on the blog. So today, let’s return to our archive of nearly 100 time capsules houses and admire 20 of our favorite living rooms. There’s an incredible selection here — proving yet again, there are lots of ways to retro. Above: 1962  Minnesota house, photo courtesy Ben Colvin of Spacecrafting and agents Tom and Henry Edelstein.

Photo courtesy Demetri Papoulidis from Demetri Productions, LLC and realtor Diane Capodilupo.

1. (Above) The living room in this 1960s “Storybook Ranch” time capsule has it all: wood paneling, amazing picture window, stone fountain wall, decorative iron railing and a vaulted ceiling (lead photo). The house also has a gothic sitting room with loads of style, including red shaggy carpet and a fireplace with a crest of arms.

Photo courtesy TK Images Real Estate Photography and realtor Robert Searcy.

2. (Above) The gigantic round living room in this 1957 time capsule home has a central round stone fireplace and decorative concrete block room dividers.

Photo courtesy realtors at Hewitt & Habgood.

3. (Above) The living room in this 1950 time capsule in Dallas is white on white — complete with white carpet, white brick fireplace and planter, white pinch pleat draperies and a glowing crystal chandelier.

Photo courtesy Michelle from RealtyImaging.com and realtor Eleonore Reiter.

4. (Above) Timeless appeal of the mid century living room in this 1951 Portland house is evident — the icing on this cake — soffits that  could be hiding lighting or curtains around the perimeter of the room.

Photo courtesy of photographer Annie M. and realtor Donna Fleetwood.

5. (Above) This 1960 time capsule living room has a double sided stone fireplace complete with built-in shelving — and two formal seating areas. 

Photo courtesyKyle Chiodo from 20/20 Home Photography and realtor Sheri Fine.

6. (Above) This 1957 Minnesota time capsule living room has a stunning wood paneled ceiling, Shoji screen doors and chinoiserie lighting.

Photo courtesy of agents Tom and Henry Edelstein.

7. (Above) A personal favorite — the bold mid century light red living room in a 1962 time capsule in Mendota Heights, Minnesota — has a definite wow factor. 

Photo courtesy of photographer and listing agent Karla Spiegelberg.

8. (Above) The high ceilings, giant brick fireplace and planter wall, exposed beams and specialty angled window treatment make this 1960 time capsule home feel grand.

Photo courtesy David Ward of the The Creative Ward and realtor Eric Glassoff.

9. (Above) The living room in this single-owner 1956 split-level ranch is stunning — that fireplace, those hanging lights, that sofa — and yes, even a wallpaper mural in the adjacent dining room.

Photo courtesy of realtor Linda Grotenstein.

10. (Above) The bright and cheery living room in this William Pahlmann designed 1962 time capsule home mixes vintage, modern and exotic pieces to create an eclectic and livable look.

Photo courtesy of Realtor and photographer Jeffrey Hogue.

11. (Above) This groovy 1978 living room in Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania is bright and sunny, from the yellow drapes to the gorgeous plaid carpet.

Photos courtesy of agent Diana Gonzalez and real estate marketing firm CirclePix and photographer Matthew Wingate.

12. (Above) The living room in this impeccable 1972 time capsule in San Antonio, Texas hosts a grand fireplace wall and beautiful beamed ceilings.

Photo courtesy of Realtor Tim Burrough and photographer Nic Simmons from Surroundplan.

13. (Above) Ever wondered how vintage living rooms look down under? Check out this 1960 midcentury modest home in Mooloolaba, Australia.

Photos courtesy of realtor Jacob Smith and photographer Mike McCaw from Spacecrafting.

14. (Above) Could there be a more breathtaking midcentury modern living room than the one in this stunning 1961 time capsule home just outside Minneapolis, Minnesota, built by architect John Polivka?

Photo courtesy of Broker Jeri Schmidt and VHT Photography.

15. (Above) In this 1952 Evanston, Illinois time capsule living room, the furniture takes a backseat to the luscious terra cotta floors, floor to ceiling windows and beamed ceiling.

Photo courtesy of Realtor Ed Murchison and Shoot2Sell Photography.

16. (Above) There is a mathematical symmetry found in the decor of this 1967 Fort Worth, Texas home — built by the family that owned A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture.

Photo courtesy of Realtor Brian Ades and Shooting LA Photography.

17. (Above) This magical 1954 Los Angeles time capsule living room — in an amazing home — was built by architect Albert P. and artist Gloria Martin.

Photos courtesy of Realtor Diana Davis and Photographer Nathan Treanor via the team SpaceCrafting.

18. (Above) Don’t forget the 1980s — this green and white Shorewood, Minnesota time capsule home living room — and the rest of the home — has been impeccably decorated.

Photos courtesy realtor Cindy Buckreus and photographer Todd Kivimaki, Wow Video Tours

19. (Above) This 1959 time capsule living room in Kettering, Ohio has some great features including a fabulous stone fireplace and contrasting black stone wall, warm wood paneling and a built-in sofa.

Photo courtesy of photographer Demetri Papoulidis from Demetri Productions, LLC and realtor Diane Capodilupo.

20.  (Above) And last not but not least, an amazing 1960 storybook ranch house living room.

Readers, which one of these time capsule living rooms is tickling your fancy today?

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