20 Modern Living Room Design Ideas

Use a traditional treatment to bring texture to an accent wall by paneling before you paint. Just as patterned pillows on the chairs and sofa here add interest to their solid white fabric, that subtle grid adds dimension to the teal behind the television.

Selecting contemporary lighting can, quite literally, change the look of your space. Not only do modern light fixtures bring interest to your space they can create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, too.

This power move both creates a design moment — we can’t get enough of how the bright cerise in this patterned fabric energizes the sofa’s lavender velvet — and costs a fraction of what you would pay to reupholster an entire piece.

This sleek piece is a suitable perch for sitters in the living room and its low profile doesn’t interrupt sight lines.