Adding Contemporary Design Ideas in Your Living Room

Entry #2360, April 30, 2013

If your home needs an updated look, there are so many ways you can approach the route of contemporary design. Here are some creative ways of transforming tired and jaded interiors into something modern and inspiring.

Create an inspiring living room

Image via: Mosaic Architects Boulder

Contemporary Living Room Design Tips:

Choose light colours for your walls – creating the illusion of more space can often open up a room and make it feel fresher, brighter and much more contemporary. This creates the perfect blank canvas for you to add your own modern touches such as artwork and slick design features.

Choose bright or contrasting colours for your decor –

A simple, fresh and modern look can be easily achieved by the use of a bright colour theme. If you have light or neutral walls, choose one of two key shades to create a ‘colour pop’ effect.

Use mirrors to reflect light –

Another great lighting trick is using mirrors to reflect natural light around the room. This will make your home look and feel much more spacious, giving you a larger space to be creative with. Mirrors also make very stylish design features and can create a nice focal point in your living room.

Invest in smart storage solutions –

Having smart storage solutions such as hidden cupboards or under sofa storage units can help you clear the clutter. Modern design often works in elements of minimalism or ‘deconstructivism’ and to achieve these looks, it’s important to keep your living room clean and tidy.

Create a living room that represents your style

Image via: Weiss Design Group, Inc.

Get a corner sofa –

Large corner sofas are extremely stylish and modern. Not only do they form an extremely interactive setup in your living space, but they look up to date with the latest interior design trends. They are also very flexible, giving you the options to create central seating in the middle of the room, or used traditionally in the corner of the room.

Get feature light fittings –

One of the easiest ways to get that contemporary design look is to use your light fittings as a feature in the room. There are so many different designer fittings available and they can be just as inspiring and unusual as artwork.

Shop for modern art –

Nothing makes a room more inspiring than the addition of artwork. Whether you’re a fan of acrylic paintings or you love weird and quirky sculptures, there are so many ways you can modernize your living room.

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