5 Modern Decor Ideas for Your Living Room

Every single design blogger, architect, interior designer, and home guru on youtube is preaching “modern,” “modern,” “MODERN!”. It’s because Modern is a broad genre of design and makes room for variety, thereby not constraining you and your sensibilities. Indeed, there is an official definition of this interior design style floating somewhere, but we find it easy to understand what it is not, rather than what it is. Modern design does not follow a set template – it channels the art movement predominant in this period. Present-day modern decor involves many movements- Minimalism, Bohemian, Eclecticism, Rustic, and Millennial tropics.  And a common thread that we see running in contemporary decor is that it has future pointing.  Here are some modern living room ideas for you.

1. Keep It Minimalistic

Modern minimal usually espouses clean lines and a uniform color scheme. A living room with a running color scheme across the walls, the furniture, the paintings, and the light, creates those clean lines. The central theme to a minimal living room that isn’t bland is to have an accent piece. It could be a sofa, art, or even sculptural decor complemented by other minimal parts in the room. Minimal living rooms are not afraid of highlighting excess space, making the area look bolder and chicer.

2. A Modern Bohemian Decor

What’s fantastic about bohemian-themed decor is that you can use as many colors or as little color and bling as you like. Bohemian decor plays with different textures- mostly of ethnic weaves. For instance, the above design is made from a heavy-duty display of velvet and suede.  To create an extra dimension, the designer has added a striped center table as well. Go bold with paintings and art since boho gives you the license to do just that. This modern living room is for you if you love putting colors, prints, and textures out there.

3. Mid-Century Modernism With Eclectic Vibes

This style evolved out of a need to revive furniture and art from the mid-’50s. The plushness of metal and wood was a movement that picked up pace back then and added that element of luxury to otherwise dull rooms. Look for sofas that have wide seats and broad headboards. Add poufs as they’re making a huge comeback.  Eclecticism also gives you a license to play with color, but be sure to use metal accents to create a mid-century modern living room.

4. Rustic Living Rooms For Your Environment-Friendly Soul

Rustic living rooms make eco-friendly living incredibly stylish by allowing you to upcycle old family favorites. While designing a modern rustic living room, key things to note are wood accents, a neutral color palette, soft furnishing, and cozy textiles. Now mix this with a couple of modern pieces, and you’ve got yourself a nice rustic room with a touch of modern.

5. Tropical Theme For a Pop of Color

Millennial living has managed to sneak into the decor, and people across all generations are finding themselves turning into tropical-themed set-ups. There’s not too much to do here. Pick solid-colored furniture and rugs (preferably in peaches, creams, and beiges).

Go for plush rug textures that ooze luxury and frame leaf prints. If you want to go bold, you can have a highlight wall that espouses these prints. For added drama, pick up neon-colored elements like the light fixtures displayed on the wall.