Modern Living Room Ideas With Koo - How To Create & Decorate

If you'd love a home design that's clean and functional while still being attractive, a modern décor style may be the one for you! More outgoing than minimalist and more functional than contemporary, a modern-style home is one that balances comfort and style with utility and purpose. At KOO we have everything you need to transform your living room into a stylish modern masterpiece - let us inspire you to try this beautiful decorating trend at home!

Why Should I Design My Living Room In The Modern Style?

If you know you want to decorate your living room but aren't sure what kind of theme you'd like to use, let us persuade you to try the modern style.

• Due to its focus on functional pieces and a de-cluttered design, the modern style isn't one that will break the bank. Fill your living room with things you'll use and let the empty space speak for itself, rather than filling it with things you don't need and won't utilise.
• The modern style can be blended with your current style if you don't want a total overhaul of your living room. A Scandi living room can become modern-minimalist, rustic can become modern farmhouse and mid-century can become mid-century modern with the right styling choices.
• If you have a large family you'll appreciate the benefits of a modern-style living room! Its emphasis on spaciousness and open areas gives your family plenty of room to spread out while also allowing for easy connection across the space if needed. Chat with your family in the dining room as you cook in the kitchen, or watch the kids play in the living room from the dining table!

Not quite won over my modern décor just yet? We've collected some of the most popular modern living room ideas and themes right here that we think you'll love!

Modern Living Room Ideas And Themes

Here are some of the common themes and ideas you'll find in a modern living room:

Open floor plan

One of the key characteristics of a modern-styled home is an open floor plan that creates a relaxed, spacious area that you'll never feel trapped or cramped in. This means using furniture, changes in floor material and changes in floor height to separate rooms, rather than literal walls and dividers. Things like a long sofa to separate the dining room from the lounge and a kitchen island to separate the kitchen from the dining room are popular ways to section areas without blocking them off completely.

Clean, straight lines

A hallmark of a modern home is the use of straight horizontal and vertical lines, both in functional furniture and décor. Things like wall art, coffee and dining tables, benches and windows should all feature clean, straight lines that create a strong sense of space between them. Of course, some curves are unavoidable - you don't need to drink from a square glass and eat off a rectangular plate - but follow this rule where you can and you'll notice your living room immediately shift into a more modern design.

Natural light and plain windows

Cool and soft, natural light is the perfect accompaniment to a modern living room. It lights up the space without being bright or harsh, allowing the colours of your living room furniture to shine through. To let the maximum amount of light in, keep your windows clear and unadorned, except for modern living room curtains like sheer curtains and simple opaque curtains for privacy if needed.

Natural colours

When choosing your colour palette for your modern living room, stick to muted, natural colours like browns greys, off-whites and a few blacks, We don't want to go monochrome, but at the same time very bright and neon colours will stand out far too much to suit your modern décor theme.

Of course natural doesn't have to mean boring! Colours like navy blue, rich gold, warm brown and charcoal grey are all dark, eye-catching colours that suit this theme very well. You can also use a few pops of colour sparingly around your modern living room, but stick with only a small number of colours as too many will confuse the space and make it look messy.

Function over form

Modern decorating is all about function over form - this means that everything must be designed for use with its function in mind first, and look second. If you have a beautiful chair that's terribly uncomfortable, then it's not the one you want for this décor theme! In the same way, modern style tends to eschew things like statuettes and figurines for decorating purposes - instead things like bowls and flower vases are used to decorate, as they can look lovely while also fulfilling a functional purpose.

How To Decorate A Modern Living Room

Have we intrigued you enough to try a modern living room style in your own home? Here are some ways you can create a modern living room with KOO!

Modern living room curtains

The key to modern living room curtains is to have ones that let in enough natural light to give your lounge room that diffused glow that suits the modern style so well. Sheer curtains are the best way to achieve this, as their transparent make lets light through, and their neutral colour suits the modern colour palette perfectly.

Opaque curtains are also fine to use in a modern living room, but make sure to choose block colours like navy blue or charcoal grey to fit the colour scheme.

Modern living room wall art

While the form over function rule is important, there are exceptions to be made when it comes to modern living room wall art, as bare walls can make your home look very minimalist and uninviting. Wall art is a good choice for including brighter colours in your décor that contrast nicely against the rest of your natural colour palette, and the straight, clean lines of a square or rectangular photo frame makes them fit nicely into the modern aesthetic.

Modern living room decor

Choose decorations for your modern living room that have a useful function and fit the colour scheme of your room, and make sure to place them in a way that doesn't create clutter on your surfaces! Popular modern living room décor includes:

• Candles - use jar and pillar candles to create light and warmth in your living room. Candles can also come in bright hues so you can use them to create some brighter pops of colour if needed.
• Clocks - a simple analog clock is a lovely addition to any blank wall, and they often come in simple colours that will suit the modern style palette perfectly.
• Throws - a textured throw is a lovely way to add some colour and interest to your lounge room, as well as an extra way to stay warm while relaxing. Our throws come in a lovely range of colours and textures, so whether you need one to stand out or blend in, we'll have it at KOO!
• Cushions - create a small pop or two of colour with any of our decorative cushions, while making your space more comfortable to lounge in as well.
• Mirrors - A square or rectangular hanging mirror is perfect for helping light up a room and make it feel larger, as well as contributing to your modern design with its sharp edges and straight frame.

However you decide to decorate, make sure to leave negative space around each item and avoid the layering of small objects to keep your living room open and inviting.

Create Your Dream Modern Living Room With Koo

We hope we've inspired you to create a modern living room in your home! At KOO we're delighted to offer you a wonderful range of modern home décor, all available for delivery straight to your home. And if you're planning on visiting us again, why not join the KOO Club? You'll receive heaps of great offers, early alerts, discounts and vouchers to spend on even more beautiful homewares.