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Modern living rooms need so much space! Entertaining, working, resting – all of these can be accommodated in your space with a few tips and tricks.
There are boring and cheerful rooms, those with splashes of color and those with a neutral color palette. Modern living rooms combine everything, like the plot of a novel full of romance and adventure, mystery and intrigue. Such rooms tell a great story, something you can show everyone who comes home, a showcase of all that you love.
Living room designs have always been essentially functional. There are a number of seating arrangements – sofas and coffee tables – for guests to indulge in, great curtains covering large French windows, a fireplace in some homes or a mantelpiece. Indian homes also have a large display cabinet, which is usually used to store toys and knick-knacks, cutlery and special items. This arrangement has become ubiquitous in most of our homes. There was hardly any deviation as everything was mainly focused on entertaining family and friends and there was hardly any time left after that.
Today’s homes combine work and pleasure, have to cater to few people and many guests, have to be inviting and yet not lose out on the sense of decoration. With such contrasting qualities, it is quite a task to unite and yet balance the look and feel of a home. To help you with your decisions and guide you through putting together the best living room designs, below are some ideas for you to explore.
Modern living room decors do well with splashes of color. But what if you go overboard? Then it might look too much like the old Bollywood posters! The trick is to tone down the colors and add some subtlety and this is where pastel colors come in. Pastel colors are light toned and never clash even when contrasted. Pairing them with white spaces or earthy accents like a textured wooden bookcase will make your living room look fresh, clean and refreshing.
What is so timeless about white? Perhaps the fact that it is empty and blank, waiting to be filled. Or that it can be made as subtle or over the top as one wants. Whatever the case may be, modern interiors work brilliantly with this color. Plus, texturing can bring in so many types of visual aesthetics. Like the faux fur pillows in white that add sophistication to the room, exposed brick walls or white cabinets, and these look stylish yet inviting when paired with subtle gold and blush tones.
There is something special about modern living room furniture and its urge to experiment. After being out of the spotlight of visual consciousness for decades, bright, eye-catching, glamorous sofas are suddenly all the rage in homes. Unusual colors like turquoise and sunny yellow are changing the look and feel of living rooms. Such contrasts are easy to master with alternating soothing colors and show off your adventurous, exciting side reflected in your home.
Boho chic has many connotations and variations. It means different things to different people. At its core, it is a carefree, casual, almost “me” vibe in the living space. Casual and laid-back, you can flaunt boho chic in so many different ways. Effortlessly pull it off with knit and lace furniture, leather tassels, off-white combined with bright colors, mixed chairs and seating. Try a design that gives your living room a “lived-in” feel and you have nailed the look.
It is amazing what straight lines and linear shapes can do, the order they bring to a seemingly chaotic place. Geometric patterns are eye-catching by nature. Incorporating them into the modern living space through light fixtures, tables, wall hangings and wall dividers creates a theme of its own. The trick with geometry is to never overdo it, but to be subtle, preferably in white and neutral colors and almost always as a striking centerpiece.
Clean, fresh, minimalist are buzzwords for modern living room decor. Since living room design has been loud and mainly functional for the past decade, the focus has shifted to aesthetics and the feeling the space evokes in us. When designing a living room for yourself, add elegant furniture and furnishings, bright colors and less decor. Incorporate an iconic piece, a sofa set or a chandelier and center the rest of the design around it.
As much as the focus has been on minimalism and clean living rooms, the same can be emulated with embellished and historical pieces. The trick is again not to overdo it. Modern living room furniture ideas don’t have to be simple, but can also be old furniture balanced by minimal surrounding decor. An heirloom tapestry surrounded by white furniture or heavy wooden sofas that blend with a simple textured coffee table. Use vintage, but do it wisely.
Keeping all living room elements minimalist, clean and uncluttered allows you to focus on adding more art into the room. This could be your own paintings or a beautifully designed wall clock, beautiful hand-stitched pillows or a bright, colorful rug. A living room full of art will become a focal point on its own.
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