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Presidio Heights Residence, Huang Iboshi Architecture and John Maniscalco Archit
Presidio Heights Residence, Huang Iboshi Architecture and John Maniscalco Archit
American Institute of Architects, San FranciscoAmerican Institute of Architects, San Francisco
A complete rebuild of a 1950s modern home, this project combines spatial openness, a consistent use of materials, and reconfiguration of the ground plane to bring light deep into this home and frame views of the park beyond. Daylight is introduced to the home through two new shafts of windows and skylights above the living areas. A sculptural steel and limestone stair serves as a spatially dynamic centerpiece for the home, connecting the new second floor and addition of a lower level. A retracting glass wall, minimalist water feature, and dramatic roof deck complete the indoor-outdoor experience at the heart of this home. Image by Dennis Bettencourt Photography.
Yuzen Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | PA
Yuzen Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | PA
FlooretFlooret
Clean and bright vinyl planks for a space where you can clear your mind and relax. Unique knots bring life and intrigue to this tranquil maple design. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.
Modern Rustic Estate
Modern Rustic Estate
Swanson HomesSwanson Homes
This warm and rustic home, set in the spacious Lakeview neighborhood, features incredible reclaimed wood accents from the vaulted ceiling beams connecting the great room and dining room to the wood mantel and other accents throughout.
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Solace In Simplicity
Solace In Simplicity
The Little DetailsThe Little Details
This is an example of a modern living room.
Bohemia
Bohemia
DLM Architects LimitedDLM Architects Limited
Inspiration for a modern living room in Channel Islands.
accent wall
accent wall
D&L Wall Design/wallpaper installation miamiD&L Wall Design/wallpaper installation miami
D&L WALL DESIGN
This is an example of a modern living room in Miami with a built-in media unit.
Hummingbird Haus
Hummingbird Haus
K2 Signature HomesK2 Signature Homes
Living room and views to the McDowell Mtns
Inspiration for a large modern open plan living room in Phoenix with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a two-sided fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.
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Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
UserUser
This modern farmhouse located outside of Spokane, Washington, creates a prominent focal point among the landscape of rolling plains. The composition of the home is dominated by three steep gable rooflines linked together by a central spine. This unique design evokes a sense of expansion and contraction from one space to the next. Vertical cedar siding, poured concrete, and zinc gray metal elements clad the modern farmhouse, which, combined with a shop that has the aesthetic of a weathered barn, creates a sense of modernity that remains rooted to the surrounding environment. The Glo double pane A5 Series windows and doors were selected for the project because of their sleek, modern aesthetic and advanced thermal technology over traditional aluminum windows. High performance spacers, low iron glass, larger continuous thermal breaks, and multiple air seals allows the A5 Series to deliver high performance values and cost effective durability while remaining a sophisticated and stylish design choice. Strategically placed operable windows paired with large expanses of fixed picture windows provide natural ventilation and a visual connection to the outdoors.
Modern Italian TV Stand Trevor A White - $575
Modern Italian TV Stand Trevor A White - $575
MIG Furniture Design, Inc.MIG Furniture Design, Inc.
Modern Italian TV Stand Trevor A. Trevor A tv stand would be a great functional decoration of any contemporary living room. Slim and elegant design is perfectly combined with functionality, providing lots of storage space for all your need. Large drawer in the middle gives lots of hidden storage, while spacious open area provides sufficient room for your cable box and other media devices. Trevor A tv stand is available in two color combinations: gloss white / matt graphite or gloss black / matt graphite. MATERIAL/CONSTRUCTION: E1-Class ecological panels, which are produced exclusively trough a wood recycling production process All panels are FSC certified 100% Made in Italy Assembly: Unassembled, Ready-To-Assemble The starting price is for the TV Stand Trevor A. Dimensions: TV Stand: W55" x D17.7" x H17"
Sioux Falls Modern
Sioux Falls Modern
Charlie & Co. Design, LtdCharlie & Co. Design, Ltd
Corey Gaffer
Photo of a modern open plan living room in Minneapolis with white walls, a ribbon fireplace, a wall mounted tv and dark hardwood flooring.
Heatilator Design Gallery
Heatilator Design Gallery
Perfection SupplyPerfection Supply
This is an example of a medium sized modern living room in Houston with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and brown floors.
Custom Interior Decorative Concrete Flooring
Custom Interior Decorative Concrete Flooring
Life Deck Coating InstallationsLife Deck Coating Installations
Residential Interior Floor Size: 2,500 square feet Installation: TC Interior
Photo of a large modern formal open plan living room in San Diego with concrete flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, beige walls, no tv and grey floors.
Drumcondra
Drumcondra
The House ArchitectsThe House Architects
Sleek modern kitchen and family room interior with kitchen island.
Photo of a medium sized modern open plan living room in Dublin with white walls, concrete flooring, no fireplace and a concealed tv.
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Scandinavian Modern Living Room With Leather Sofa and Cowhide Rug
Scandinavian Modern Living Room With Leather Sofa and Cowhide Rug
Madison Modern HomeMadison Modern Home
Chang Kyun Kim
This is an example of a modern living room in Los Angeles.
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #4 - John Kraemer & Sons
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #4 - John Kraemer & Sons
Spacecrafting / Architectural PhotographySpacecrafting / Architectural Photography
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons, Inc. - Architect: Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd. - Interior Design: Martha O’Hara Interiors - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography
West Vancouver Residence
West Vancouver Residence
RaveninsideRaveninside
Photo by Brandon Barre
Design ideas for a large modern open plan living room in Vancouver with a built-in media unit, beige floors, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.
Modern Remodel
Modern Remodel
HMH Architecture + InteriorsHMH Architecture + Interiors
Photo by: Andrew Pogue Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized modern enclosed living room in Denver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv and beige floors.

Modern Living Room Ideas and Designs

Looking for modern living room ideas? Whether your living room is lacklustre, your lounge is limited in space, your sitting room is suffering from outdated decor or your front room is full of clutter, there are modern living room ideas and designs that will inspire you to breathe life into your living space. Discover small living room ideas to help maximise tiny spaces or modern layout ideas that will work with awkward shaped living rooms. Perhaps you’re struggling to decide on living room colours? Read on for help with colours, layout and design ideas, or find inspiration from the millions of living room photos on Houzz.

Modern Living room wallpaper ideas

A good place to start when it comes to redesigning your living room is with the walls. While paint may seem the simplest choice, and easy to change, don’t discredit the design opportunities of modern wallpaper in living rooms. There are tons of great living room wallpaper ideas, from modern geometric patterns to traditional florals, and loads of ways to use them – you don’t have to cover the whole room or go for the ubiquitous feature wall. You could wallpaper only above the dado rail (if you have one), either side of a chimney breast, or behind a shelving unit to give your displayed items a stylish backdrop. Discover more living room wallpaper ideas or if paint is more your style, there’s plenty of living room designs to discover when it comes to paint ideas; just browse through the huge selection of modern living photos and search for the specific paint you’re after if you really want to narrow it down.

Small living room ideas

When it comes to our living room design, we want it to feel as welcoming and personality-filled as possible, but that can be a struggle when we’re working with a small space. But not to fear, there are modern small living room ideas to help you make most out of what you’re working with. A couple of modern small living room ideas can include: working with the height you have – installing floor-to-ceiling bookshelves or drawing the eye to the top of the walls with wallpaper; choosing space-saving or storage-incorporating (or both!) furniture, such as corner sofas with storage space under the chaise longue section; and keeping things symmetrical – a central fireplace with seating opposite, or seats facing each other, can give the illusion of a larger, more grand room. When it comes to the best decor for modern small living rooms, you can either choose to keep things light and airy to open up the space, or embrace the cosiness of the smaller area you have by going for warm colours and filling the room with your favourite accessories.

Living room layouts and choosing the right modern living room furniture

When it comes to the layout of your modern living room, it will depend on what pieces of furniture you have – but how do you choose what living room furniture to add, whether you’re refreshing your living room design or starting from scratch? The best place to start is with the modern seating – one corner sofa will usually seat three to four people, and if that’s all you think you’ll need, then you can leave it at that. Placing your sofa along the longest wall helps to make the most of the space, but think about where you want the focus of the room to be, too. If you need more seating, look at modern armchairs that offer comfort but don’t take up too much space – cramming a room with too many large armchairs is something to avoid. But armchairs and sofas don’t have to be your only options – go for bean bags and floor cushions for an eclectic feel, pouffes and ottomans if you’re more traditional, and smart design chairs for contemporary living room ideas. Coffee tables are always handy, but you can always add a couple of modern side tables if you don’t want to clutter the central space in front of seating with anything. If you centre your living room design around a fireplace or TV, then you might want storage and shelving to feature around the focus of your room. There are plenty of style options when it comes to TV units, and you can even go for bespoke living room storage units to make the most of the space if you want a sleek, built-in look. Keep reading below for more living room storage ideas. Discover a huge range of modern living room furniture, as well as living room accessories, to help you finish your room design.

Living room design ideas

Struggling with what living room colours to choose, or what style to go with? While a grey living room design is popular at the moment, you might not want to go with the ubiquitous colour. Although, if neutral and contemporary are the living room ideas you’re after, a grey sofa or grey walls will give you a good base to work on. If you want to stay neutral, beige is not your only other option, either. Light yellows, taupes and soft greys will work. Why not try adding simple but plush cushions to your sofa and a rug in these colours to achieve a modern-traditional look? For contemporary living room ideas, dark blues and greens are on trend, but if you don’t want to dive straight into the dark wall trend, you could opt for a couple of pieces of furniture, or go for dark-hued living room accessories instead. Whites, woods and pastels could work well for Scandinavian living room designs. If an eclectic living room is what you’re after, you could go for large print wallpaper, a statement lighting piece, vibrant rug and lots of colourful book or ornament displays. For a country feel, rustic carpet, stone hearths, comfy armchairs and traditional patterns in creams, greens and browns will give you that cosy cottage feel.

Living room storage ideas

It’s natural that our living rooms tend to attract lots of items and belongings seeing as they act as multipurpose living spaces. Whether you love to read a book; watch a film; let your children play with their toys; practise a craft like knitting or drawing; play a musical instrument or play video games in your sitting room, there will always be a need for a few extra modern living room ideas that can help you with storage. Apart from the standard bookcases, side tables and TV units, there are a few other handy living room storage ideas you can invest in. As mentioned before, if you have the room and budget for it, a built-in storage unit could be the way forward. With a well-built unit you could hide your TV, DVDs, players, books, video consoles and all sorts away in one place. If you don’t quite have a large enough area for one, you could look at shelving – either side of the chimney breast is a great place to install shelving if you have one in your living room. And don’t forget modern living room furniture such as sofas, benches and ottomans that lift up to reveal hidden storage; providing seating and storing space at the same time. With the right storage solutions your modern living room design could open up and feel so much more spacious and stylish. Discover more living room storage ideas by browsing these photos. Once you have your modern living room storage, colours, design, layout and furniture sorted, all that’s left is to browse the millions of living room ideas on Houzz and save your favourites to an ideabook. If you’re still searching for specific living room ideas, check out the popular pages below:
Duplex PH
Duplex PH
Atelier ArmbrusterAtelier Armbruster
http://www.francoisdischinger.com/#/
Photo of a large modern formal open plan living room in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and no tv.
The Clarendon - Modern
The Clarendon - Modern
Elms Interior DesignElms Interior Design
Large modern grey and brown open plan living room in Boston with light hardwood flooring and brown walls.
Sproule-Rowen
Sproule-Rowen
John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIAJohn Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA
Photos Courtesy of Sharon Risedorph
This is an example of a modern living room feature wall in San Francisco with a tiled fireplace surround.
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