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O25 - 80 mq - Milano
O25 - 80 mq - Milano
Fo.Ca | Studio d'architetturaFo.Ca | Studio d'architettura
Vista sul soggiorno con angolo cottura Prima del progetto lo spazio che si vede nella foto era diviso in due diversi ambienti che abbiamo deciso di unire per realizzare un unico ampio soggiorno, estremamente luminoso, con cucina a vista.
14 Eagle Rock
14 Eagle Rock
MO DesignMO Design
This is an example of a modern living room in San Francisco.
Modern Downtown
Modern Downtown
Rosy Alexander Interior DesignRosy Alexander Interior Design
This is an example of a small modern mezzanine living room in Raleigh with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a wooden fireplace surround and brown floors.
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Horizontal Round Bar Railing on Exterior Deck
Horizontal Round Bar Railing on Exterior Deck
Keuka Studios, IncKeuka Studios, Inc
Living room featuring modern steel and wood fireplace wall with upper-level loft and exterior deck with horizontal round bar railings. Floating Stairs and Railings by Keuka Studios
Park Slope Triplex
Park Slope Triplex
Benjamin Andres ArchitektBenjamin Andres Architekt
This is an example of a medium sized modern mezzanine living room in New York with a reading nook, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, no tv and brown floors.
Living Room Favorites
Living Room Favorites
Atelier Maison & Co.Atelier Maison & Co.
Modern living room in Other.
Pietra Grey
Pietra Grey
Ollin StoneOllin Stone
Pietra Grey is a distinguishing trait of the I Naturali series is soil. A substance which on the one hand recalls all things primordial and on the other the possibility of being plied. As a result, the slab made from the ceramic lends unique value to the settings it clads.
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Modern Ridge Two-Story
Modern Ridge Two-Story
Swanson HomesSwanson Homes
Our Interior Designer Dalia Carter always does such an amazing job of adding warmth and comfort to her spaces. Take a look at the Modern European Rambler & Rustic Modern Estate if you don't believe us! This great room is no different. We love the incorporation of plush furniture, beautiful stonework, natural materials, and soft neutral tones. Deep comfy couches propped with pillows, plush rugs and tons of natural sunlight make this space the perfect spot to cozy up in.
Angle − 鵠沼海岸の家
Angle − 鵠沼海岸の家
西島正樹／プライム　PRIME Inc.architecture & planning西島正樹／プライム　PRIME Inc.architecture & planning
This is an example of a modern living room.
Kingston Springs Modern
Kingston Springs Modern
Megan Lynn InteriorsMegan Lynn Interiors
The room is centered on a large wood burning fireplace which was finished with a reclaimed timber mantle we locally sourced and a plaster finish (Portola Paint). One of a kind vintage pieces such as the accent chair and sofa table add character to the living space.
Un appartement moderne & graphique aux tonalités naturelles
Un appartement moderne & graphique aux tonalités naturelles
Atelier GermainAtelier Germain
Inspiration for a medium sized modern open plan living room in Paris with a reading nook, white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, no tv and brown floors.
Chalet Barcelona
Chalet Barcelona
Espais Arquitectònics Clàudia SevillaEspais Arquitectònics Clàudia Sevilla
Inspiration for a modern living room in Barcelona.
Casa di L&C
Casa di L&C
Paola Sola architetto &interior designPaola Sola architetto &interior design
Inspiration for a modern living room in Naples.
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Pooja Unit
Pooja Unit
Studio IpsaStudio Ipsa
The guest room is a dreamy classic. Trimmed walls with a grandiose floral wallpaper within, dresses up the main wall. Delicate light from the exquisite brass wall lamp brightens the space ever so tenderly. Petite nightstands were designed featuring rattan. The blush toned closet stands tall and elegant with the most gorgeous hand painted handles. A wooden moulding makes for the perfect crown to this closet. On the other side is a compact customised console with sightly metal leg details. Beside this is an unconventionally designed pooja cabinet. Sleek in demeanour yet exuding it’s own charm, this unit is at its delightful best. Watching light streaming through its jaali shutters, casting a patterned shadow on the floor is nothing short of a supernal experience.
Electric Media Wall
Electric Media Wall
Tulipalo Exceptional FiresTulipalo Exceptional Fires
Full installation completed by our expert team. Do you have a project in mind? We would love to help you! Get the process started by contacting us today.
Glasswing
Glasswing
McClellan | TelloneMcClellan | Tellone
This is an example of a modern living room in Seattle.
St Cadoc Road
St Cadoc Road
Hygge and Cwtch Design StudioHygge and Cwtch Design Studio
Photo of a medium sized modern open plan living room feature wall in Cardiff with a reading nook, white walls, limestone flooring, a wood burning stove, beige floors, exposed beams and panelled walls.

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:
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Living Room Furniture
Living Room Furniture
HOMARY LIMITEDHOMARY LIMITED
Not only does the velvet upholstery of this bench create a luxurious look and feel, but it is also durable and resilient adding to its timeless fashion and function. This piece also features a foam cushion that enhances its overall comfort and designer appeal. A high-density foam cushion provides excellent support for sitting while changing your shoes. Works excellent as a shoe bench seat, shoe rack organizer, ottoman bench, footrest stool for a living room, entryway, hallway, or can be used as a bedroom bench.
Born & Bred Studio - Period Reception Room, Finsbury Park
Born & Bred Studio - Period Reception Room, Finsbury Park
Born & Bred StudioBorn & Bred Studio
This is an example of a large modern formal enclosed living room in London with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a wall mounted tv and brown floors.
Open Plan Apartment
Open Plan Apartment
Alina InteriorsAlina Interiors
Photo of a medium sized modern grey and white open plan living room feature wall in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a wall mounted tv.
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