Rian Smith, an interior designer based in New York City, defines contemporary living room design as combining modern and transitional elements in a warm and fresh approach to create a unified environment. It's all about striking a balance between these two types, according to Smith, which is easier said than done.
Continue reading for expert pieces of advice on how to add a modern flair to your house.
1. Keep walls white
White walls, according to Smith, enable furniture items to stand out in a modern living room. In an otherwise neutral environment, an abstract rug adds just the right amount of color. The design has a really current vibe to it.
2. Match the wall to the ceiling
This room has white walls and a white ceiling, giving it an air of simple cleanliness. The way the diverse materials on the walls and the ceiling beams in the ceiling correspond in hue, playing off the clean white sofas, is interesting. Tessa Neustadt, an interior designer, has nailed the modern mood in this space.
3. Clean Lines Are Preferable
"Nothing too elaborate or ornate, but rather clean looking and fitting," Smith imagines a modern living space. This space surely meets the bill. Straight lines and high furnishings provide a modern setting with a linear feel. Furthermore, the one-of-a-kind overhead lighting creates a statement without cluttering or overwhelming the space.
4. Use Geometric Patterns
To generate texture, Smith suggests employing geometric patterns and muted hues. In this modern living room, pay attention to the texture of the throw cushion and how it interacts with the patterned rug and geometric wall art. The combination of brass, wood, and black accents also creates a dreamlike, "now" environment.
5. Add contemporary elements
The furnishings and décor in this room are far from neutral, despite the neutral walls. "Contemporary style is about harmonizing current trends while including new elements," Smith explains.
To achieve a balance of styles, modest furniture is combined with a dramatic rug. Everything is brought together by a brass-legged glass table, which is the essence of contemporary and modern design.
6. Add a Buffet Table or Console made of wood.
Smith envisions a modern living area with wooden buffet tables and TV consoles. The look is ageless, but when combined with exquisite wall hangings and a combination of patterns and textures, like in this BHDM-designed apartment, it becomes very fashionable.
7. Make Use Of Black Picture Frames
Another design detail Smith thinks is uniquely modern in this living room is a portrait put in a black frame. Smith suggests "black-framed photos with gentle landscapes—nothing really vibrant or eye-catching."
8. Consider using a vibrant green accent wall.
Wood flooring and a pristine white sofa are challenged by a vivid splash of color created by a striking green accent wall, creating a dynamic setting. While the wall seems to be excessive, it really strikes a good mix between subtle and bold.
9. Materials that are natural and woven should be used.
Smith's home décor collection contains basket-woven material when it comes to modern furniture. Two woven chairs are paired with warm, earth-toned carpeting and a deep blue couch in this living room. The pieces combine to create a modern environment that seems to flow straight up the stairwell.
10. Make It Attractive
The living area has a dramatic marble fireplace and clean-lined furnishings. Thanks to many sitting choices and a coffee table that binds the room together, the space seems spacious but full of character and fairly welcoming.
11. Select an Eye-Catching Lighting Fixture
A modern lighting fixture, according to Smith, looks particularly well in a contemporary living room when it's surrounded by soft textiles and light hues. The lighting fixture stands out in this white-on-white environment. In addition, the black-and-white marble fireplace adds a touch of class to the space.
12. Plants Can Help You Find Balance
Plants can transform any living area into a modern but relaxing retreat. "I'd go with a giant fiddle-leaf fig in a basic colored vase," Smith suggests. According to Smith, the plant's size might aid in the creation of equilibrium in the area.
13. Choose a lighter-colored leather
A light leather item shouts modern design when it comes to fabric selections. Smith recommends anything in chestnut, camel, or bone tones. This distinctive light brown leather sofa adds warmth to the room and contrasts well with the deep purple-toned carpeting.
14. Concentrate on cream and wood tones
In this modern living room, white accents and natural wood tones abound. This color scheme, when combined with linear furniture and clean lines, achieves the ideal combination of cool and warm. Furthermore, the high ceiling and huge windows give the room a light and airy sense.
15. Combine and Contrast Furniture
When looking for a modern look, you don't have to match your furniture to the letter. For example, in this living room, you may match your new upholstered sofa with a worn-in, wood-backed armchair. Alternatively, pair a circular coffee table with a couple of rectangular end tables. Materials, patterns, and historical periods may all be mixed and matched.
Contemporary Living Room Decor Ideas
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