Modern Living Rooms – Furnishing with Style and Minimalism

Modern living rooms are primarily one thing these days: puristically furnished. They appear clear, tidy, and impress with their straightforward, linear shapes, muted and unobtrusive colors, and their functionality. The aim is to maintain as much room width as possible. However, decorations and patterns also find their place in modern living rooms. In this post, you will learn which design and furnishing ideas make your living room look modern and which furniture you can get at Metallbude for your puristic living room. Here are 6 tips to help you furnish your living room in a modern and minimalistic way.

Muted Wall Colors - A Must in Modern Living Rooms

One of the most important points in designing modern living rooms is the choice of color. Here, neutral and muted colors set the tone in modern living rooms. The most popular colors are:

  • White and Black
  • Shades of Gray and Anthracite
  • Cream and Sand Tones
  • Beige and Taupe

Depending on the use of colors, the living room then appears either cool and elegant or warm and cozy. Both atmospheres are very compatible for the design of the modern living room. Of course, splashes of color are allowed.However, these should be in muted or pastel tones. We recommend blue or purple. Also, less is more. Wild patterns do not belong in a modern living room, but large-scale, graphic patterns can complement the modern look if placed correctly. Definitely in trend are darker earth tones as well as the classics white or black.

Designing a modern living room – timeless decoration and linear elements

What should not be missing in modern living rooms is decoration. However, in modern living rooms the rule is: quality over quantity. Particularly high-quality are linear, reduced table or floor lamps and mirrors.Black metal decoration sets strong accents without taking up too much space. Coffee table books or large graphic picture books also look particularly good on metal coffee tables. Houseplants are also very welcome. The important thing is: Choose a few items, things that you like to surround yourself with and that have enough space to have an effect.

SIDE TABLE SOLI X   |   METALLBUDE

Can't decide what kind of decoration best complements your modernly furnished living room? Here are a few more suggestions:

  • timeless and not too colorful pictures(frames), which are hung closely together in a rectangular shape in a salon hanging
  • straight-lined vases, sculptures or plaids
  • Pillows, blankets and rugs in simple colors and unadorned shapes
  • personal items and memories (use sparingly and place collected at one location)

Modern living rooms require the right lighting

The light is crucial in every room of your apartment, it makes or breaks the atmosphere of the room.In modern living rooms, you have many options for using lamps. You can choose between abstract arc lamps, simple ceiling spots and light strips, as well as straightforward floor lamps. Of course, you don't have to decide on one type of lamp. Use different lamps depending on the purpose, but they should not differ too much in light color. A functional light, which you need for reading for example, should be placed directly next to the sofa. But other technical gadgets also belong in a modern living room. An integrated charging station or furniture with integrated lighting are extremely practical and stylish to boot.

FAROL TABLE LAMP   |   METALLBUDE x BLOMUS

Suitable materials for the furnishing of modern living rooms

When it comes to material, one should choose carefully. For modern living rooms, the materials wood, stone, concrete or glass are suitable. Combined with trendy furniture, these high-quality materials appear natural and yet straightforward. These materials can be found in furniture such as shelves, coffee and side tables, cabinets and many other smaller pieces of furniture and decorations. Solid wood furniture radiates the perfect warmth in combination with straightforward shapes.Furniture made of concrete, stone or glass also appears straightforward but significantly cooler. To match these materials, textiles should also be used in the form of rugs and cushions etc. These bring the necessary comfort.

COFFEE TABLE DEVANA   |   METALLBUDE

Custom-made furniture for your personalized and modern living room

Aside from the couch, which is probably the main component of the furnishings in every living room, there are many other pieces of furniture that you should not overlook in a modern living room:

Coffee table or.Side table: Unadorned metal side tables or in combination with wood blend harmoniously into modern living rooms.

Metal shelves and consoles: Black shelves or entire metal consoles provide ample storage space. In them, you can excellently decorate and store items, thus supporting a cleared-out look.

straight-lined lamps: Lamps like the LED floor lamps give the room a clean atmosphere and do not impose themselves in terms of ambiance.

custom-made mirrors and clothes rails: Mirrors and clothes rails have now arrived in living rooms and look very elegant in colors like black or anthracite.By the way, at Metallbude you can have your clothes rail made to your personal measurements.

CONSOLE TABLE RIA   |   METALLBUDE

Create contrasts and mix styles in modern living rooms

Setting up a modern living room does not mean following only one style or staying within one color family. For example, it is quite possible and stylish to occasionally incorporate furniture from other styles or eras, thus emphasizing the purist style of the living room.Furniture such as an old wingback chair, an old secretary desk, or even a grand piano, which brings nostalgia into the modern room and perfects the style mix, are suitable here.

Color contrasts also look very modern. A living room in black and white, for example, looks minimalist and elegant. A black and white decor is relatively easy to implement and the possibilities are enormous. Here, choose rather light furniture and set black accents through decoration, smaller metal furniture or an effect wall.

Furniture and decoration for your modern living room from Metallbude

Modern living rooms are characterized by the right style.They have many faces and can be designed with different colors, materials, and different light sources. There are also countless possibilities for decoration and furniture to combine your own style with the modern.
What's important: Choose furniture with edges and corners and make sure that the ambiance radiates calmness and lightness. Your living room should look tidy and your furniture should support you in this. It can be worthwhile to invest in custom-made furniture to use your space efficiently. Especially in small living rooms, the number of furniture should be limited to a few selected pieces and care should be taken to leave enough space between the furniture. Discover more inspirations and furniture for your modern living room at Metallbude.