The living room is the room where aesthetics meets functionality. Practically furnished and representative at the same time - this is how the room should look so that both family members and guests feel comfortable. The concept of “modern living” comes to the rescue - this term actually means the skilful combination of the various interior elements. This often results in eclectic furnishings that give the room character.
Skilfully combine the individual interior elements in the living room
From the wall cladding and wall color, to the ceiling design and the choice of floor covering - these are the first steps in the processLiving room furnishings. And this is where the first mistake is often made - namely, the finished furnishing concept is not available, but one simply hopes to find the right furniture afterwards. Then the accent wall is often later hidden with a large bookcase, the beautiful expensive floorboards are laid with a shaggy carpet, the lighting is not sufficient for the reading corner, etc. To ensure that these problems do not arise at all, it is worth spending time in detailed planning in advance to invest. The room is measured, the furniture is arranged using an online planner - and only then are the walls painted and laminates laid.
The most important interior elements summarized - first the floor, walls and ceiling are designed. Then bookshelves, cupboards and chests of drawers are assembled. Sofa, armchair and coffee table come next. At the end we decorate.
The living room should appear spacious
If you decide to live in a modern way, you should stick to one golden rule - the living room shouldspacious and cozyworks. That's why it's better to furnish small rooms sparingly so that there is enough free space. A comfortable seating area and a TV cabinet are completely sufficient. In this case, it is better to avoid large flower pots and statues. Below we have put together some interesting interior design examples that can serve as inspiration for you.
White corner sofa as an eye-catcher
Come up with creative elements that will create interesting eye-catchers in your living area. This wood-clad accent wall features modern shelving. In addition, the wall paneling continues along the ceiling. It is also used to integrate recessed lights. Directly below is the cozy and stylish seating area with a white couch on gray carpet and laminate.
Light and dark tones in harmony
Combine light and dark colors to create a harmonious ambience. There doesn't necessarily have to be a wall unit in the living room. A lowboard or sideboard can also take on this role, while an attractive wall picture replaces the television. The wall doesn’t always have to be colored either. White walls perfectly emphasize darker furniture.
Neutral color palette, fireplace with chic stone surround and interesting carpet
We don't even need to mention that the fireplace with its elegant stone cladding is the highlight of this modern interior. It is a gas fireplace with a decorative function, the glass pane of which is designed to be long. The fireplace, clad in beige natural stone, is combined with white and black furniture, while the long glass coffee table is less eye-catching, but no less attractive. Some color accents were also added with the help of the carpet for the seating area.
Exposed concrete walls, modern paintings and leather sofa
An interesting material that is finding its way into modern homes is exposed concrete. It used to be associated with coldness and impersonality, but today there are many examples of how concrete can be very homely for living. Many architect's houses proudly display exposed concrete in the living area and like to combine it with other cool colors such as blue and anthracite.
Gray furniture can seem boring, but the coffee table spices up the interior
Of course, wood is the most popular partner for concrete, natural stone and gray tones. Warm brown and cool gray create tension through their contrast. Light wood tones, which have a very Nordic look, also go well with exposed concrete. It is not uncommon for new buildings to have large glass fronts. These let in a lot of daylight and make raw walls and stone look much more homely. The lively structure makes a concrete wall look like a stage set and really highlights the furniture in the room or the pictures on the wall.
Modern and at the same time homely – upholstered furniture, fireplace with stone surrounds and faux fur carpet
Facing stones and strips are a nice idea for modern wall design. These perfectly imitate the look and feel of natural stone and are suitable as an external facade and as interior decoration. A wall covered in slate, for example, conveys a distant coolness and complements the modern living style nicely. The dark slate is combined with white or light gray furniture.
Trendy wooden almellen wall
In contrast to concrete, solid wood impresses with its natural color and grain and makes every room appear cozy. Wall paneling originally served as impact protection for the wall - today it is primarily a decoration. When it comes to wooden wall paneling, it doesn't always have to be wooden cassettes or wall panels. Wooden slatted walls, for example, are a great alternative to traditional wall cladding and are becoming increasingly popular in modern homes. They provide the perfect background for furniture and decoration and can also be beautifully combined with different materials and colors.
The yellow sofa set as a color accent in the interior
Tree trunk tables are currently very trendy. They are made from one piece of wood and are a real highlight in the room. The focus is on the naturalness of the type of wood used. Features such as unevenness, existing knotholes and cracks should not be viewed as annoying, but rather as a special characteristic that creates the charm of such a table.
Photo wall as decoration
Table tops made from a large, unglued natural wood panel are also particularly effective. They are absolutely unique and show the beauty of a type of wood in full. A real highlight is the consistent grain across the entire surface of the table top and the edges. It's like sawing a large tree in half to make the top plate! Since it is a natural product, every table is unique!
Comfortable and comfortable - shaggy rug for the seating area in the room
If furniture, wall and floor coverings are made of wood, you should consider whether the colors and types of wood go well together. Pay attention to the color line: warm colors are combined with equally warm shades. Several colors of wood have been combined in this living room. But even though the wall coverings are significantly darker than the floor, they fit together wonderfully. Wicker is the perfect partner for wood because both natural materials complement each other wonderfully.
And although modern furnishings are usually kept in neutral colors such as gray, white and beige, you can add beautiful accents with bright colors. A yellow armchair, for example, radiates a lot of joy and can be combined beautifully with black and brown.
