A white and black geometric rug gives a modern farmhouse feel to this modern living space. A wood coffee table with hairpin legs holds a wood chain garland with eucalyptus stems in a white vase. A white sofa with gray throws and neutral accent pillows fits into the corner.
32 Modern Living Room Ideas to Mix into Your Living Room Décor
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March 18, 2023
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Modern is a great style to choose for a main living area because of its versatility and simplistic nature.
With modern design, you will generally utilize a simple color palette to work off of like a monochromatic palette with grays, blacks, and whites. Or select a neutral palette such as whites, tans, beige, or taupe. Furnishings like neutral-toned sectionals, modular or geometric coffee tables, textured or patterned rugs, and minimalist accents such as indoor plants, candles, and pillows or throws add a bit of warmth and coziness to a modern living area. Whatever textures, patterns, and materials you opt to use, just be sure that they are as simple, organic, and sophisticated as possible. The modern style really emphasizes minimalism, nature, and neutrality. This makes it especially easy to incorporate into a farmhouse or boho-inspired style, as these both lean on overlapping design elements.
To get some ideas flowing on how to layout and assemble a modern living room, check out our collection of designs below to see how these decorators successfully tied a modern living room ideas into their homes.
02 of Ideas for a Small, Modern Living Room
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Wooden armchairs with waffle knit throws and white cushions stand before a white sectional, framing in a wood coffee table with black steel legs. A set of leather floor stools are placed along the edge of a red and brown toned farmhouse rug, creating a cozy modern farmhouse space.
03 of Modern Farmhouse Living Room Layout Ideas
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A warm-toned, open-concept living area is furnished with a tan suede sofa and white upholstered armchairs. The accent pillows are matching tan and white neutral colors. A patterned blue farmhouse area rug with a wooden coffee table is centered beneath the seating.
04 of Modern Living Room Ideas With a Feminine Spin
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A mirrored end table rests beside a gray sectional sofa with white and pink accent pillows in this cozy scene. A matching mirrored coffee table with a metallic floral vase and glass serving tray holds a pink candle and gnome. The soft pink accents and glamorous glass furnishings provide a feminine yet modern look.
05 of Modern Living Room With Gray Feature Wall
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A board and batten feature wall is painted with a reddish-brown paint that pairs well with the modern gray sofa and black steel coffee table with a glass top. An olive tree stands in the corner by the door for a pop of green color.
06 of Pristine Living Room With a White Sectional Sofa
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An off-white linen sectional sofa is paired with a round herringbone wood coffee table with black steel legs and a ledge. A grey and white faux fur rug adds a bit of modern texture to the warm wood flooring. Leather accent pillows add warmth to the sofa.
07 of Modern Farmhouse Living Room With Glass Table
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This modern living room table décor comprises a green fern bush in a tiny pocket, a white vase, and coffee table books. The living room has a very modern feel with a duo of brown armchairs and a white couch. A modern art print sits on a white mantelpiece on a gray paneled overmantel.
08 of Modern Living Room With a Large Chandelier
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Exposed beams with a rustic, glossy finish are accentuated by a bright candelabra chandelier made of wrought iron. A beautiful modern marble coffee table is situated within a cozy seating area with brown sofas and a neutral farmhouse rug. A gas fireplace is built into the marble accent wall.
09 of Monochromatic Modern Living Room Styling Ideas
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A black stone tile fireplace with a gray shiplap accent wall sets up a monochromatic color scheme for this living area. A geometric gray and white rug beneath gray sofas accentuates the modern color palette. A green indoor plant by the fireplace adds a pop of dark green color.
10 of Modern Boho Living Room
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A round wood coffee table with bamboo edging holds a cement vase with plumes of pampas grass. A geometric boho white and black rug expands across the room towards a wood shelf and linen sofa. The simple textures and colors within the space give it a bright modern feel.
11 of Modern Living Room With White and Green Accents
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A cozy gray sofa is covered with soft white accent pillows with print and geometric textures. A plush throw drapes over the edge of the sofa towards a coffee table with an upholstered serving tray. A frosted candle, glass vase, and potted olive tree are placed within the tray.
12 of Modern Living Room With a Neutral Geometric Rug
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Gray and white sofas are set with varying accent pillows in colors gray, white, black, and nude. A dark wood coffee table with steel legs is placed over a geometric area rug with neutral brown and beige tones. A potted olive tree in the corner adds soft green color.
13 of Modern Living Room Gallery Wall
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A wood-framed gallery wall hangs over a white tile gas fireplace in this well-lit living room. The dark wood flooring is partially covered with a neutral farmhouse area rug and a cozy gray sofa. A round wood coffee table stands in front of the sofa with candles, a wood bead garland, and stone coasters.
14 of Modern Beige Sectional in Black and Tan Living Room
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This modern tan living room features a beige sectional, styled with black accent pillows and a light brown throw. A black and beige painting is mounted over the couch, providing a beautiful contrast echoed throughout the space. A black wire light hangs over the sectional, for a relaxing place to read and unwind. Movable black coffee tables are decorated with florals and other accessories.
15 of Bright Color Palettes for a Modern Living Room
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A bright white feature wall with ornamental moldings and gold sconce lights is contrasted with two black lamps and a leather sofa with neutral accent pillows. A refurbished wood bench is used as a coffee table with white vases. Two white armchairs are placed by a woven end table.
16 of Black and White Modern Living Room Design
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A bold black leather seating set is coordinated with a black wood coffee table with faux fur accent pillows and throws in tones of gray, white, and brown. A set of green palm stems in vases framing the fireplace adds a bright pop of color to the monochromatic space.
17 of Modern Living Room Furnishing Inspiration
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A wood coffee table with a waterfall edge is paired with a white linen sectional and neutral pillows. A textured gray rug lies beneath the furniture over dark wood floors. A woven storage basket at the end of the chaise lounge is perfect for extra throw and pillow storage.
18 of Gray and White Neutral Living Room
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Large white-framed portraits with gold leaf floral prints are hung along a cream wall with ornamental molding. A gray suede sofa is placed beneath with textured gray and white accent pillows. A matching rug with multi-toned texturing and gray-purple hues ties the sofa and gray curtains together.
19 of White and Gray Modern Living Room
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Create a sophisticated modern look with a classic, neutral color scheme. Shown here, are white sheepskin cushions over wooden armchairs, a shag gray carpet, a black coffee table, and a white sofa with neutral accent pillows. A gold gallery light highlights a gray art piece.
20 of Living Room With a Farmhouse Spin
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A large round black two-tier steel chandelier makes a bold farmhouse statement over a seating area with a brown leather sofa and beige loveseat. Neutrally-toned accent pillows are placed along the sofas. A wood coffee table is centered between the couches.
21 of Colorful and Peaceful Living Room
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Colors of sage, orange, cream, and black take over in this modern farmhouse living room. The coffee table boasts a white vase and an amber vase of minimal wildflowers. Coffee table books are stacked with candles on top and a pair of wick trimmers. A floating shelf holds framed pictures and a cream throw rests on the cream couch.
22 of Living Room With Cute Farmhouse Accents
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A black wood coffee table with books, a coffee mug, and a woven basket of white hydrangeas stands over a farmhouse rug in this modern white living room. A purple-tinted gray sofa with ruffled accent pillows and a white throw make this into a cozy farmhouse seating space.
23 of Grey Modern Farmhouse Living Room Couch
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Grey modern farmhouse living room couch is seated in front of white windows flanked by beige curtains hanging from a black rod. The couch is paired with a white and grey marble coffee table.
24 of Western-inspired Modern Living Room Ideas
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This living room showcases a modern twist on western style with a monochromatic color palette and pops of green from potted indoor plants in woven planters. A gray sectional with black and white striped pillows and a brown cable knit throw stands before a gallery wall of longhorn portraits.
25 of Farmhouse Living Area With a Neutral Color Palette
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A beige living room seating set is decorated with neutral farmhouse-inspired accent pillows and tassel throws. A barn wood coffee table is set with a gold serving tray holding woven canisters and small succulents. A geometric rug with black patterning covers the tile floor beneath.
26 of Modern Living Room With Farmhouse Style
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A farmhouse candelabra chandelier hangs over an open living area with a bright white minimalist sofa and neutral accent pillows with a blue french country rug and a round wood coffee table with steel legs. A folding armchair with woven rattan backing is placed across from the sofa.
27 of Modern Living Room With White Color Scheme
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A white linen sofa is decorated with white accent pillows containing sandy-colored patterning. A tassel throw drapes over the edge of the sofa down towards and neutral farmhouse rug. The simple white and natural wood color scheme in this room gives the space a bright modern feel.
28 of Modern Living Room With Suede Furniture
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Mustard yellow and taupe suede sofas and an ottoman are positioned around a black wood coffee table. The warm tones of the suede furniture go well with the stone fireplace surround and contrast the bright white wall paint.
29 of Modern Living Room With a Gray and White Palette
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Vaulted ceilings and bright windows shed natural light onto a modern white cloud sofa with a geometric black coffee table and a gray shag area rug. A tall arching floor lamp with a stainless steel shade is placed beside the sofa and a wood end table.
30 of Modern Living Room With Heather Gray Sofas
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Heather gray sofas in this living room give it a modern look to go with the neutral farmhouse accent pieces. Bronzed leaves within a white vase on a wood coffee table stand on a french country rug. A bronzed floral arrangement on the mantel stands by wood-framed farmhouse art.
31 of Modern Living Room With Gothic Accent Pieces
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Gothic black iron candelabra chandeliers are hung over a modern seating area with white sofas and a french country area rug. Wood armchairs face a black marble fireplace with a rustic wood mantel and an antique arching mirror with black candle sticks.
32 of Modern Farmhouse Living Room Décor
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A modular wood coffee table with black steel legs is placed on top of a shaggy white area rug with a cozy white sofa featuring detachable cushions and accent pillows. A wood picture mantel hung behind the sofa displays modern wood and black-framed portraits.
