Nice Modern Living Room

Modern living room décor is all about being chic, minimalist and functional yet warm and inviting. No more do you have to stuff your home with lots of furniture and accessories; you just need to get the basic essentials and then style them right! Neutral colors accentuated by pops of neon here and there make the living room look contemporary, aesthetic and peaceful yet lively and cheerful. Here are the four must-haves for your modern living room.

Seating Furniture

Seating furniture is the most striking component of any living room. However, instead of going for a huge and bulky sofa set, get loveseats, ottomans and lounge chairs. A mix and match of these pieces not only looks unique, attractive and minimalist, it also consumes lesser space and provides diverse sitting options. Whites, beiges, greys and blacks are the ideal colors for seating furniture. Throw a splash of color using lots of cushions.

Center Table

Modern living room furniture would be absolutely incomplete without a pretty center table. Do not opt for a huge and heavy wooden table; instead go for a small glass table, big enough to carry trays of food and drinks. Wooden coffee tables also make for great options but make sure you team them up with nice table runners as you don't want the food or snacks to damage your table. A Christmas table runner can add the much needed pop of color. You can place a lovely vase in the center of the table to give it a more sophisticated look.

Television Screen

This is where you need not go minimalist at all. Get a large TV screen, the larger the better, not so large that it grabs all the attention though. There is nothing like enjoying a sports match or watching a movie with friends and family on your television screen in your living room. Make sure the screen is placed at n appropriate distance from the seating furniture; it should be neither too near nor too far. Do not let your imagination go wild and keep the wall simple on which the TV screen is mounted.

Candles or Lanterns

Candles and lanterns, which were once thought of as unnecessary home accessories, are now considered to be the primary dwellers of modern homes. Lanterns with antique finish, colorful Moroccan lanterns and scented candles placed in sophisticated candle holders make a room look and feel pleasant and peaceful. You can hang the lanterns from the ceiling in the center of the room over the center table like a chandelier or place them in the corner of the living room or on the sides. If the rest of the living room contains neutral colors, it's best to go with bright colored lanterns and candles.

You've cleared out all the clutter! But what do you do with all of the open space? A living room can feel bland and too open without the proper design ideas. You need some suggestions for giving your important space a more updated look for your family and company.

But first, when should you stay away from a theme? A living room needs to be welcoming for you and your guests. However, if the purpose of decorating is to resell your home, stick with traditional colors and avoid personal accents. More people will be able to visualize it as their own.

Bright colors and artwork spaced properly can give your living room a trendy, metropolitan look. A modern style can be more about aesthetics, how things look, than their actual function. Choose furniture that features simple, curved lines. Carefully select only one or two warm accent colors, so as not to overwhelm the eye. These colors could be featured in items such as throw pillows, lamps, or an area rug.

An American country look can be achieved with exposed brick, warm woods, and pastel colors. Vintage furniture often features rustic, hand-carved detailing. Use pastels or earth tones, and clean lines. Floral or domestic motifs will tie this theme together nicely.