The living room is the most important room in your home. Why? It’s the gathering place. It’s where Christmas morning happens. It’s where you hang out with your girlfriends. Or where you watch football on Sunday. Because your living room is so important, you want to make sure it’s a space that feels lived in; comfortable, approachable.
One way to do that is with modern living room furniture. You should consider taking a modern approach because it’s an aesthetic that can really last a lifetime. It feels homey while remaining contemporary and on-trend. There’s a reason that the Lindye Galloway Studio has used modern furniture in so many of our interior design projects.
Choose a Color Palette for Your Living Room
It’s difficult to know where to begin, so we like to simplify things by choosing a color palette. This greatly narrows down your furniture options. We love to stick with very neutral wall colors, meaning white, ivory, or even light gray. This gives you more freedom to play with textiles, rugs, and patterns. But if you do pursue busy patterns and statement rugs, you’ll want to keep your modern furniture sleek, simple, and clean.
Let’s take a look at some of our own transformations, so you can get a better idea of what modern living room furniture may work for your own space.
Modern Living Room Furniture Ideas
White Sails Spec Home
This living room was extremely modern. To really bring out that aesthetic, we went with a wood slat accent wall, beautiful wood flooring, and clean, white furniture. We added a pop of color with a blue pillow, giving it a coastal vibe that makes this living room really stand out in such a simple way.
Downtown LA Flat
The color choice in this living room has really made it stand out. Our client really wanted old-school Hollywood vibes, a unique way to reflect Los Angeles’ lifestyle. We accomplished that with a modern color palette focused on cool tones.
Sea Cliff Remodel
This was such a stunning space to design. Because of how geometric and symmetrical it was, it was extremely modern in style. We also loved the contrasting white and black elements. We wanted to make the space a bit more fun, adding a green undertone as an abstract touch. We used symmetrical sofas to carry out its overall aesthetic but made sure they each had a different material and shape.
To finish it off, we added some layers with pillows and textiles, including a vintage rug. The wood tones definitely helped warm-up the space. It ended up being very cohesive and fun due to its unique modern appearance.
Final Thoughts
Your bedroom is often your own private place. Your kitchen is busy; it’s where you work and entertain. But a living room is where everyone gathers. That’s the space that people notice first, and it’s often the room in your home that sets the tone for the entire house’s style and vibe. Because of that, you want to make sure you have a stylish and modern living room that’s both eclectic and unique as well as refined yet approachable.
Modern living room furniture is the solution to most of your living room problems. Sleek, simple, and unexpected, modern furniture is eye-catching while also providing a functional space for people to gather.
Feeling inspired? Contact the Lindye Galloway Studio today to see how we can transform your space into a modern getaway.