Gray curtains cover large windows behind white sofas. Dark brown, beige, and tan pillows accent the sofa. A black contemporary painting hangs above one sofa and under a golden sconce. A square, wooden coffee table sits in the center of a brown rug. A white book, a white vase, and a white candle adorn the table. A brown wooden bench with a wicker seat sits nearby.
34 Contemporary Living Room Ideas To Update Your Home
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March 25, 2023
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Updating your home periodically can be a wonderful way to change your mood and keep your family comfortable. Instead of buying new decor and furniture every time you want to remodel, you may want to opt for contemporary pieces that look great with all types of decor and stay stylish for years.
Geometric prints, abstract artwork, neutral colors, and soft texture upholstery create a modern and welcoming aesthetic. Adding personal elements such as signs, family photos, and your favorite colors can make help you customize your look so you love it longer. If you need some inspiration, check out this collection of contemporary living room ideas.
02 of Contemporary Living Room With Coffered Ceiling
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A white coffered ceiling hangs over a contemporary living room with white furniture and a gray paisley rug. A round table with a wood top and black legs sits next to the sofa and is adorned with a white vase and a blue and white jar on a book. A landscape painting with a gold frame hangs above the black and white fireplace. Brown, blue, and white pillows adorn the sofa. A side table rests behind it adorned with a gray lamp with a white shade, stacked books, and contemporary décor. Framed art adorns the wall above it.
03 of Neutral Living Room With Dark Wood Cabinetry
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White upholstered furniture is spread around this living room with a contemporary neutral color scheme. Gray and striped pillows adorn the furniture and a white rectangle coffee table rests in the center of the room. A small tray of books and candles sits on the table. Brown cabinets stand on each side of a stone fireplace with a matching wooden mantel. A large TV hangs above the fireplace and wood-framed windows adorn the wall above each cabinet.
04 of Gray Modern Living Room
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A gray sofa sits against a white wainscoting wall and is adorned with gray and beige pillows. Brown curtains hang in front of a window and behind a round black stand with a white vase of greenery and a white lamp with matching shade. A textured, white ottoman is adorned with a wicker basket holding a clear candle holder, a great vase of purple flowers, and an artificial artichoke.
05 of Farmhouse Living Room With White Décor
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A black contemporary fan hangs above a wooden and black square coffee table on top of a black and white geometric rug. A white sectional sits on the rug and in front of a window covered in white blinds decorated with black and white pillows and blankets. A white chair with wooden legs sits at the corner of the rug with a black stump next to it holding mail. A white side table rests on the wall behind the sofa decorated with a black and white sign, a white potted plant, and stacked beige boxes. A black table sits on the opposite end of the sofa and is decorated with a brown vase with a white shade, stacked books, and a potted plant. A black pendant lamp hangs in the nearby dining room.
06 of Sweet and Relaxing Boho Living Room
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A relaxing living room is designed with a deep, turquoise sectional arranged with patterned accent pillows and a white throw. A matching ottoman rests in front of the sectional and features a wooden tray with boho décor. Large windows with white curtains let in lots of natural light.
07 of Gray and White Contemporary Living Room
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White shutters line a row of white windows in a contemporary living room. A large gray and white floral rug is layered over a beige rug. A gray sectional with wooden feet rests on the rug. A round wood side table stands on one side whit a black square table adorned with a white vase and a beige lamp sits on the other side. A white dining room with brick backsplash and gold lamps shows in the background.
08 of Coffee Table With White Flowers in Teal Vase
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This contemporary living room features gray sofas seated around a white and silver coffee table. The table stands in front of a modern gray electric fireplace with TV. White flowers in a teal vase are used as spring décor for the coffee table.
09 of White Contemporary Living Room Ideas
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Garden paintings are framed above a white couch with matching accent pillows and a beige throw. A white tree stands in the corner and a white pot with a vining plant. A tiered contemporary coffee table rests on a gray and white rug in the center of the room. It is adorned with stacked books, bowls of green moss, a wood tray, and a large round beaded garland.
10 of Neutral Grey and White Farmhouse Living Room Ideas
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An off-white sectional sofa with an assortment of grey plaid, leather, and solid-colored accent pillows is positioned over a grey and white french country area rug. Two pinstriped floor poufs were placed beside the grey-toned farmhouse wood coffee table.
11 of Brown Living Room Design Inspiration
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A brown leather sofa sits on a brown paisley rug in a contemporary living room. A round black table rests on the rug and is adorned with a round wood tray holding a clay vase of greenery. Black leather chairs with white pillows sit nearby. More white accent pillows adorn the sofa. Black pendant lights hang over a white and wood kitchen island. Brown cabinets with glass doors hang on the wall adorned with rows of white dishes. A black round pendant light hangs in the center of the room.
12 of White Sofa in Modern Living Room
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A black, square coffee table sits in the center of a brown and white area rug. It is adorned with a round tray with a book and candle, a wooden bowl of round fillers, and a white vase of greenery. Brown and gray accent pillows are stacked on a white sofa and white blinds cover the windows.
13 of Modern Burgundy and Orange Fall Décor Idea
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A modern living room is designed with white contemporary couches, decorated with white, brown, and light orange accent pillows for a fall touch. The modern marble coffee table in front of the couches is decorated with deep burgundy red leaves and ferns in a rustic terracotta vase.
14 of Contemporary Living Room Ideas
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A white curtain hangs from a black rod in front of a bright window. A black chair and a golden round table rest next to the curtain. The table is adorned with candlesticks and a wooden bowl. A slender lamp sits beside it. A gray sofa is positioned under a small gallery wall of black and white prints. Red, black, and white pillows embellish it. A gray table sits in front of the sofa decorated with a wooden bowl, a candle, and a plant.
15 of Neutral Gray Living Room With Pink Accents
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A cute and cozy living room features a modern gray sectional decorated with cream, beige, and pink accent pillows. The sectional and a round gold coffee table are arranged on a gold and cream area rug. Modern accents, including a floating shelf and black standing light, are arranged throughout the space.
16 of Brown and Beige Living Room Design
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Two large black and white portraits hang next to a farmhouse sign behind a brown sofa on a beige wall. Two round wooden end tables stand on each side of the sofa and are decorated with clear glass lamps with beige shades, a vase of flowers, and small trinkets. A square beige ottoman with a tufted top displays a brown basket with greenery and additional greenery on the bottom shelf. A large white and gray rug covers the gray wood floor.
17 of White and Brown Contemporary Living Room
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Two white sofas sit in an all-white contemporary living room. A round wood table rests in the center of the room on the white carpet. Potted plants are arranged in the corner near bare windows. A funky marquee sign hangs on the wall with the words.
18 of Grey and Wood Farmhouse Living Room
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Two silver fans hang from the ceiling in a contemporary living room. A gray sofa with black and white buffalo checked pillows is centered on a large gray and white geometric print rug. A white side table is positioned behind the sofa and is adorned with a basket of accents and a ruffled runner. A galvanized bucket and a thicker basket hold pillows and blankets underneath the table. A TV hangs on a shiplap wall above a modern fireplace. The wooden mantel is decorated with planters of dried flowers. Black and white farmhouse images hang on each side and two chair rest beneath them embellished with black and white pillows and yellow blankets. Potted plants are arranged in a corner near a window with white curtains.
19 of Beige Contemporary Living Room Design
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A round mirror hangs above a fireplace. A wicker basket sits nearby holding firewood. A square ottoman rests on top of a woven rug. A wooden tray sits on top adorned with a candle and a clay vase. A beige sofa sits nearby embellished with white and beige pillows and a matching throw. Framed artwork hangs above the sofa. White shelves are decorated with white vases, wicker baskets, and other contemporary living room decorations. A bottom shelf displays a white vase of greenery, framed art, and a brown vase with a white shade.
20 of Gray and Brown Contemporary Living Room Décor
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A dark brown sectional rests against a gray wall and window with white blinds and white curtains. Gray, white, and beige pillows embellish the sofa and a landscape painting hangs on the wall above. A round wooden table rests beside the sofa adorned with a copper page of greenery, stacked books, a white candle, and a beaded garland.
21 of White and Gray Living Room Décor
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Three framed botanical prints hang on a board and batten wall above a gray sofa. White, beige, and green pillows accent the sofa. Round side tables hold a gold vase and a white vase of thick flowers. A wooden coffee table with black legs sits on a brown and white rug in the center of the room. It is decorated with a wooden tray that displays stacked books, a white vase, and a diffuser. A golden chandelier with white shades hangs from the ceiling. A gray chair sits nearby with a white accent pillow.
22 of Large Mounted Family Photo Wall Décor
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This cozy living room features large color photographs mounted to a wall, for personalized and eye-catching décor. The photographs are framed in light wood, matching the modern wooden coffee table. The couch is decorated with tan and white accent pillows and plush throws.
23 of Contemporary Farmhouse Living Room
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A contemporary farmhouse clock hangs above a white fireplace with brick accents. Wood candlesticks with white candles and clear vases of greenery decorate the mantel. Light gray sofas sit on the white and grey geometric rug. An oval coffee table rests on the rug and is adorned with a round wicker basket of candles and plants. White pillows adorn the sofas, and a white side table rests near a sofa adorned with a gray vase and a white shade. A farmhouse basket and black lanterns hang on the wall above the sofa.
24 of Contemporary Fireplace With Gray Furniture
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A large black TV hangs above a contemporary fireplace. A white sectional with gray pillows and a beige throw rests nearby. A round wooden table is decorated with a grey vase of purple flowers, stacked books, a wood box, and a wood chain. A wicker pendant light hangs above the table. A wood chair with gray cushions and a gray and white pillow sits in front of a black door with windows.
25 of Contemporary Living Room Fireplace Décor
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A wooden mantel hangs above a contemporary fireplace. It displays a large TV, a white vase, and small candles. A wooden stool rests nearby adorned with a vase. A white rug with a geometric print rests in the center of the living room with a wooden coffee table sitting on top. It is adorned with a white planter holding a small plant. A round white and black table sits beside the sofa holding stacked books and a carved wooden bowl.
26 of Blue and Beige Décor for Contemporary Living Room
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Three black and white images hang above a white sectional adorned with brown, beige, and black and white accent pillows. A round coffee table rests on a blue and beige floral rug. A wicker basket sits next to a white sofa with a gray blanket draped over it. A white shade hangs on the window and a black sconce hangs on one side of it.
27 of Blue and Beige Living Room Inspiration
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Two black and white images with black frames hang above a large contemporary living room couch. The couch is adorned with black and white accent pillows. A gray and blue rug with a paisley print. A round coffee table with black legs sits on top next to a round wicker ottoman. A small round stool stands beside the sofa adorned with a white vase decorated with a tree. Two black sconces hang beside a shaded window.
28 of Modern, Airy Living Room With White Accents
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Two sheer white curtains hang from a black rod above two large windows. A white sofa sits in front of the window and is adorned with white pillows with stripes and textures. A round ottoman rests on top of a blue and white paisley rug. It is adorned with a round wicker basket, a white vase of pink flowers, and stacks of books. A black side table sits beside the sofa decorated with a white lamp. A tall wicker basket sits under it. A beige vase holds a tall tree. A brown console table stands nearby.
29 of Holiday Décor Ideas for Contemporary Living Room
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A large gray sofa sits near windows with white blinds and curtains and on top of a gray floral rug. A white square table with black legs rests in the center of the rug and is decorated with a round black tray with a large white vase of greenery. A chair draped with a green throw sits in the corner of the living room next to a wooden stool decorated with a white vase of greenery and a small candle. A contemporary fireplace is decorated with holiday greenery and black candles. A large TV sits under white shelves decorated with black and white décor.
30 of Brown and Black Décor for Contemporary Living Room
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A black geometric metal pendant light hangs next to an exposed beam in a contemporary living room. White upholstered chairs and a matching sofa rest beneath them and are adorned with brown and black plaid pillows. A large tree stands in the corner in front of the windows and a black lamp. A wooden mantel hangs on a brick fireplace. A rectangular coffee table sits in the center of the room on a grey rug. It is adorned with a clay vase of dried flowers, stacks of books, a gold vase, and candles.
31 of Airy Living Room With Exposed Beams
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A large contemporary farmhouse chandelier hangs between two exposed wooden beams in a white living room. Two white sofas sit beneath it on top of a gray and white rug. A wooden coffee table sits on top with a gray bowl and two black candlesticks. Two wooden stools sit beside the table one is draped with a white throw. Black square side tables sit on each side of the sofas. The shelves are filled with brown wicker baskets, framed images, wooden bowls, and black candlesticks. Black pendant lamps hang above the shelves and over the wooden doorway to the outside.
32 of Black Fireplace in a Contemporary Living Room
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A large TV is situated on a contemporary console with shelves adorned with gold candlesticks and a gray vase. A white sofa embellished with gray, beige, tan, and brown pillows sits in front of it, and a window with a black frame. A black and white throw is draped over the arm of the couch. A gray rug rests beneath it and a wooden table sits on top of it. A large black marble fireplace has a wooden mantel with gray planters of greenery and a vintage mirror on top.
33 of Sleek Black and White Living Room
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A gold pendant light hangs from the center of the living room above a white and gray geometric rug. A contemporary console table hangs on the wall holding a large TV and is adorned with a book, diffuser, and a white potted plant. A black planter stands in the corner displaying a small tree in front of gray curtains. A black egg chair sits in front of the open window.
34 of Wooden Décor for Modern Living Room
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A wood floating shelf adorned with various framed photos adorns the wall behind a white sofa with white and gray accent pillows. A wooden coffee table with a black frame rests on a white carpet in the center of the room. It is decorated with stacked books and a bowl of moss. A matching side table is adorned with a white vase of greenery, a white lamp with matching shade, a wooden box, and stacked books. A round mirror with a silver frame hangs above it.
