33+ Modern Living Room Ideas That Will Make You Sit Up

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Your living room is the room that gets judged the most. For most people visiting somebody’s home, the living room is the only room they see…you are being judged on that room! If it’s time to redo it and give it a fresh new look, sit back with a cup of tea and flick through our curated list of modern living room ideas.

Cold…that is the perception of the modern living room. Clinical, uninviting and lacking personality…all words also used to describe a modern decor. This could not be further from the truth, when done right, your modern living room can be utterly inviting, utterly compelling and warm.

Much of this is because of the color palette you choose. Using too much white and grey can leave you with that feeling of coldness. The mistaken perception is that this is what is required to deliver that modern feel. Again, this could not be further from the truth.

Consider using colors with a warmer tone that also reflect a modern color palette. Much of this is to do with the texture of materials too…plain glossy surfaces can look and feel cold, while more softer surfaces full of texture are more inviting.

What makes a great modern living room?

A perfect modern living room is all about balance. You want it to be fuss free…something that lets you relax without too much distraction. This is why it is important to keep things simple…ask yourself what the function of the furniture in the room is, do you really need all this clutter on the shelves? You have to be brutal yet find a balance. Fuss free is the aim without losing personality.

Should i accessorize my modern living room?

In the context of a fuss free room, you should absolutely be looking to inject some personality into it. Adding accessories adds color to the room, especially if you have gone with a white background. It also adds interest to a room…perhaps a little artifact you picked up on holiday. The key is to retain balance in the room, the danger is that it becomes cluttered and becomes a distraction.

What if i have a small living room?

The challenge is always greater if you have a smaller room. The lack of space can leave you with a feeling of being cramped. The trick is to trick your eyes into believing that the space is actually bigger than it really is. This can be achieved through strategically placed mirrors and using a neutral color palette that reflects light. Your choice in furniture also helps, a few glossy, reflective pieces ensures that light is bounced across the room.

Regardless of what you do, the important thing is that the room must be a reflection of you. Your living room is essentially you. The worst mistake you can make is to replicate somebody else’s living room…it will feel alien to you. You have to make your living room about you and your family.

So, don’t be afraid to show your interests and the style choices that make you happy. Our curated images below of modern living room ideas are meant to be just that…ideas. They are something to consider and give you cause to think. Use them for this purpose…then deliver your own unique style.

Check out this post on grey black and white living room ideas…

This modern living room ideas collection of curated images should be enough to give you some great ideas. Look through the images and make a note of what you find exciting and why. I always suggest putting together an ideas board where you can collate your ideas. This helps you narrow down what you find appealing and what direction you want to go in.

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