50 Style Modern Living Room Ideas to Try in 2024

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50 Style Modern Living Room Ideas to Try in 2024
1

Decorate Sky-High Shelving

living room with high built in shelves, built ins, bookcase, white walls, ladder, storage, library
TORY WILLIAMS

Not only do these striking shelves take advantage of vertical space, they showcase collectibles, books and artwork and infuse color into the interior. Here, architecture and interiors studio JAM uses a mix of modern, traditional and vintage pieces for a curated look.

2

Go Glam

a room with a blue couch and a chandelier
Valerie Wilcox

Designed by Ali Budd, this elegant living room is outfitted with a statement chandelier, blue velvet curved sofa and multiple marble coffee tables (six to be exact). For even more contrast, there’s a gallery wall comprised of white and black artwork.

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3

Find a Colorful Couch

modern living room with green couch
Aubrey Pick Photography

Pair neutral walls and floors with a colorful couch for a pop of personality. Take note from design firm ballonSTUDIO, which goes for a forest green fabric and a modular design.

4

Make the Most of Vertical Space

a living room with a fireplace and armchairs
Stephanie Russo Photography

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5

Follow the “Rule of Three”

a room with a couch and a table with a lamp and pictures on the wall
Angela Newton Roy Photography

Many interior designers embrace the “rule of three,” which states that objects and art grouped in threes appear more interesting and intentional. Here, LP & Co. displays three similar but different paintings, accompanying each with a picture light.

6

Make Windows a Focal Point

a living room with a white couch and throw pillows
Raquel Langworthy

Let large windows be the center of interest, which is particularly easy when there’s a great view. To welcome natural light and stick with the organic aesthetic, designer Christina Kim hangs brown textured blinds.

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7

Display Art on the TV

a living room with a fireplace and a round white table
Phil Crozier
8

Design an Accent Wall

whimsical living room with wallpaper
Virtually Here Studios

To contrast the surrounding white walls, Kirsten Blazek of A1000XBetter installs a whimsical wallpaper to forge a moody accent wall.

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9

Position a Grand Piano

a living room with green sofa and lime green arm chairs and a black piano
Angela Newton Roy Photography

Take a cue from LP & Co. and make a grand statement with a high-gloss black piano — whether someone in your house can actually play or not.

10

Highlight Curves

a living room with a large window and curved sofa
Rikki Snyder Photography

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11

Introduce a Moody Hue

monochome blue living room wall
Keyanna Bowen

Although we often associate modern rooms with bright, neutral paint colors, there’s a case to be made for dark, moody interiors. This dreamy modern living room, designed by Keyanna Bowen, features deep blue walls.

12

Design a Light and Bright Interior

a white living room with a fireplace and white sofa
Raquel Langworthy; designed by Christina Kim Interior Design.

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13

Combine Black and White

black and white modern living room idea
Laura Sumrak

The black-and-white color palette is sophisticated and timeless — plus, there are endless ways to recreate the classic look. Here, House of Nomad uses crisp, white paint for the walls, a mix of black and white seating, a black light fixture and a unique wall decor display.

14

Hang Oversized Art

modern living room with oversized art
Devon Banks

Take note from designer Lauren Jayne and hang large, abstract artwork over the sofa — an easy way to create intrigue and dimension in a smaller space.

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15

Transform Walls With Wood Paneling

living room with green walls and wood paneling
LA Light Photo

While wood paneling was once an outdated trend, interior designer Rob Diaz proves the style can feel modern and trendy. Upgrade your walls by installing wood paneling, whether you go for shiplap, tongue and groove, wainscoting or flat boards.

16

Pair Green and Gold

a living room with a large window
AMY BARTLAM

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17

Add Abstract Armchairs

white living room ideas abstract sofas and black versus white
Molly Culver
18

Keep It Minimal

white walls, white couch with purple touches
Roderick Cruz

Embrace a “less is more” ideology by keeping decor at a minimum. Opt for a spacious sectional topped with throw pillows, a large coffee table and simple, framed artwork on a crisp, white wall.

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19

Mix Modern and Vintage

a living room with a couch and leather arm chairs
Rikki Snyder Photography

Designing a modern space doesn’t have to be void of thrifted, antique and vintage pieces. For this balanced interior, designer Kristen Elizabeth pairs a modern sofa, a geometric area rug and white side tables with retro leather armchairs and an antique console table.

20

Play With Pattern

green fireplace with green armchairs
Ellie Lindstrom

From the geometric wallpaper and abstract area rug to the textured fireplace mantel, designer Michelle Boudreau doesn’t shy away from pattern.

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Kara Thompson is a Denver-based journalist with over five years of experience writing lifestyle content. She has written for a variety of publications, including townandcountrymag.com, elledecor.com and Parents, where she covered all things home, travel, food, health and holidays. Her sister’s German Shepherd, tennis and mystery books are a few of her favorite things 

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Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.

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