{"id":65905,"date":"2019-08-28T07:44:27","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T07:44:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/?p=65905"},"modified":"2019-08-28T07:44:30","modified_gmt":"2019-08-28T07:44:30","slug":"modern-living-room-design-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/modern-living-room-design-ideas.html","title":{"rendered":"6 Ideas for Designing a Modern Living Room"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The living room is the nerve centre of\nevery house. A place where you entertain family, friends, and acquaintances,\nand one that acts as a hub for conversation and relaxation. Therefore,\nappropriate d\u00e9cor is required for the room to fulfil its basic functions.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

New trends in interior design become popular every day, giving you plenty of options for decorating your living room. However, in this blog post, we will be focusing on modern living room ideas that are both practical and easy to implement<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But before we delve into some creative home d\u00e9cor ideas for your living room, let us distinguish<\/em> between the terms \u2018modern\u2019 and contemporary\u2019 (as they are used in this context).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comparing Modern\nand Contemporary Living\nRoom D\u00e9cor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people make the mistake of using modern and contemporary as interchangeable terms in interior design. In reality, both have different meanings and varying outcomes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we talk about modern interior design, we invariably refer to an era that has passed; albeit recently. The most popular opinion among home d\u00e9cor experts is to consider the time frame between the 1950s and 1960s as being representative of this period. In contrast, contemporary interior design refers to current and future trends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A modern living room d\u00e9cor offers earthier textures and colours. Meanwhile, contemporary design is supposed to feature glass and metal elements, along with neutral colours like white, black, and grey. When other colours are utilised, designers keep them in their pure, saturated tones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to remember that modern and contemporary d\u00e9cor ideas for a living room do have some similarities as well. For example, both are supposed to exhibit a minimalist appeal; featuring more open spaces and sleek architecture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Six Modern Living Room Ideas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that we are clear on what counts as\nmodern home d\u00e9cor, let us discuss a few creative ideas on how to design a\nmodern living room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The modern approach to design gives you\nplenty of freedom when it comes to decorating your living room. You not only\nhave more options with the colours, but you can also ensure that the room is\ncomfortable, homely, and trendy – all at the same time.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.  <\/strong>The Modern Ceiling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are still in the process of constructing your home<\/a> and plan to design a modern living room, then you should start with the ceiling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Wooden
A wooden beam ceiling for a cosy living room<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For a modern ceiling design for your living room,\nconsider wainscoting, drop ceilings and wooden beams\/ panels. Innovative\nlighting fixtures, of course, also add character to a living room area. For\nthis purpose, go for dramatic choices that easily catch the eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.  <\/strong>Modern Furniture<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The great thing about modern home d\u00e9cor is\nthe way it seamlessly complements traditional designs. With one of these\nsettings, you have the option of pairing your old family couch with sleek side\ntables, chairs and chaises to evoke the perfect modern look.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Modern
The Arlington 3-seater sofa from Interwood<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

When choosing modern living room furniture, you need to be\nmethodical in making your picks; but not afraid to add sleek curves and other distinctive\nshapes to the overall design. Also, consider incorporating earthy hues and\ntextures. Know that wood, leather and soft fabrics make for a wonderful modern\nlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Trendy
Patchwork chair from Interwood<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For buying furniture that matches your\nmodern decorating style, we recommend Interwood Mobel: one of Pakistan\u2019s\nleading brands for procuring trendy furniture, accessories and home appliances.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.  <\/strong>The Colour Palette<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As we mentioned earlier, a modern living room is bound to feature earthier colours. However, it is important that you settle on a strict (somewhat narrowly defined) colour palette beforehand. According to the experts, you should choose two primary colours, and then a third one that rounds off the d\u00e9cor; either by blending all the elements together or by highlighting each individual colour to add vibrancy to the overall design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"A
A bright and trendy colour palette <\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In order to create a distinctive aesthetic\nfor your living room, you should stick to your chosen colour palette, even with\ndecorative accessories like flowers, picture frames, table mats, candles, wall\nclocks, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Interwood Mobel, you will be able to\npurchase accessories in a wide variety of colours to create your ideal living\nspace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.  <\/strong>The Statement Piece<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You may want to keep your home decor ideas for the living\nroom subtle, but adding one statement piece will add another dimension\nto your design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"A
A statement floor lamp<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The statement piece can be anything,\nranging from a dramatic chandelier or floor lamp to a wooden console table or\nwall art specimen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.  <\/strong>The Minimalist Aesthetic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Similar to contemporary interior design,\nmost modern home d\u00e9cor techniques follow a minimalist orientation aesthetic. One\nof the best ways to do this is to eliminate unnecessary elements from your\ndesign plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"A
A modern minimalist living room design<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For example, you can choose to take out any\nunneeded accent tables, overwhelming wall hangings, decorative accessories, and\ncarpeting, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.  <\/strong>The Outdoor Connection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You may create an open space look for your\nmodern living room by connecting it to the outdoors. If you happen to have a\npatio or deck outside the living room, you can add glass panel doors to merge both\nareas into one elaborate space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"French-styled
French glass panel door from Interwood<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In addition to providing the illusion of\nmore space, doing so will also make your living room feel fresh, trendy and\ninviting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hopefully, these modern living room ideas will inspire you to get started on designing your own unique living space. And given Interwood\u2019s extensive experience in offering home furniture and accessories, one of its retail outlets might turn out to be the best place to begin your project. Visit the Interwood website to find out more about the company\u2019s vast catalogue of products and accessories. \u00a0But if you\u2019re more of the inventive type of home decorator, consider checking out some DIY videos on YouTube to salvage your existing furniture pieces.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The living room is the nerve centre of every house. A place where you entertain family, friends, and acquaintances, and one that acts as a hub for conversation and relaxation. Therefore, appropriate d\u00e9cor is required for the room to fulfil its basic functions.   New trends in interior design become popular every day, giving you plenty of options for decorating your living room. However, in this blog post, we will be focusing on modern living room ideas that are both practical and easy to implement But before we delve into some creative home d\u00e9cor ideas for your living room, let us distinguish between the terms \u2018modern\u2019 and contemporary\u2019 (as they are used in this context). Comparing Modern and Contemporary Living Room D\u00e9cor Many people make the mistake of using modern and contemporary as interchangeable terms in interior design. In reality, both have different meanings and varying outcomes. When we talk about modern interior design, we invariably refer to an era that has passed; albeit recently. The most popular opinion among home d\u00e9cor experts is to consider the time frame between the 1950s and 1960s as being representative of this period. 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