Coastal modern living room
Modern Coastal Living Room Ideas for a Relaxing Home Oasis – jane at home
Modern coastal style is such a great way to add a contemporary and cohesive look to the living room. Its lighter color palette, breezy aesthetic, and comfortable, relaxed attitude makes coastal style the perfect choice for living rooms and family rooms.
With that in mind, in today’s post I’m sharing some simple tips on how to bring a touch of modern coastal style to your living spaces, including coastal decorating ideas, images of living rooms featuring modern coastal style, places to shop for coastal furniture and decor, and much more.
Since modern coastal is the design style I’ve incorporated in our home, I’ve spent hours gathering ideas and inspiration on this topic — and today I’m sharing everything I’ve found.
Whether you’re thinking of adding modern coastal style to your home, making choices regarding furniture or decor, or simply looking for tips for adding a light touch of coastal style to your living room, I hope you’ll find all sorts of great ideas in this post!
Pure Salt Interiors – similar console table
What makes a living room coastal?
A coastal living room typically incorporates the colors and textures of nature, including lighter-toned woods, baskets, natural fiber rugs, woven elements, and easy-care textiles like cotton and linen.
In a coastal living space, you’ll often see white slipcovered furniture, a color palette inspired by the sand and sea, and natural and organic elements–all of which convey a relaxed way of living.
Although there are many versions of coastal style, my favorite viewpoint is modern coastal design, which is light, minimal, and fresh, incorporating a mix of relaxed beach house and classic Hamptons styles.
For more on modern coastal style, you might be interested in my post, Modern Coastal Decorating Ideas for Your Home.
How do you design a coastal living room?
For a coastal look in the living room, I suggest beginning with a background of white walls and adding in furniture and window coverings in casual fabrics like cotton and linen and soft neutral hues of the sand and sky.
Then layer in some natural materials, including lots of baskets, light woods, and lovely textures through rugs, throw pillows, and throw blankets.
For ideas and inspiration, you might want to take a look at sites like Serena and Lily, Dear Keaton, Crate and Barrel, or Pottery Barn, all of which beautifully convey what coastal style is looking like in 2022 and 2023.
An elevated coastal look is all about mastering the mix of timeless and modern. And, since coastal or beach house style is essentially carefree and relaxed, it’s easy to go overboard. So when designing a beach-themed living room, I recommend using a light touch.
Some things to avoid overdoing in a coastal or beach-themed living room include signs, ropes, anchors, nautical themes, and lobster, crab, sea urchin, and starfish motifs. These elements are fine in small doses but can easily overwhelm a space if overdone.
For more on beach house style, you might be interested in my post, Modern Beach House Style: Easy Decorating Ideas for Your Home.
Below, you’ll find several spaces filled with ideas and inspiration for adding a touch of coastal style to your living room.
This beautiful family room, with its soft neutral tones and an abundance of textures, is a great example of relaxed coastal style:
Pure Salt Interiors
This beautiful living room exudes chic coastal style, via a soft blue and white color palette:
Erin Fetherston
This light and airy living room relies on soft neutral colors and artwork to convey a modern coastal aesthetic:
Pure Salt Interior Design
A large sectional, jute or sisal rug, and a round ottoman create a warm and inviting space to relax in this open-concept kitchen and family room.
Pure Salt Interiors – ottoman is from Pure Salt Shoppe
Here’s another view of this beautiful modern coastal home:
Pure Salt Interiors – ottoman is from Pure Salt Shoppe – similar sectionals here, here, and here
I love the elevated yet relaxed feeling of this stylish living room. The woven coffee table, textured rug, and unique floor lamp bring a contemporary coastal aesthetic to this space.
Studio McGee
This beautiful living room, with its tasteful mix of blues and neutrals, conveys an elevated coastal aesthetic:
Livingston Interiors
Soft colors, a woven coffee table, and striped round ottomans lend a modern coastal feel to this contemporary coastal family room:
Pure Salt Interiors
This beautiful modern coastal living room features two wooden armchairs, a woven coffee table, natural fiber rug, and striking paper lantern style pendant light:
JDP Interiors – Photo by Amy Bartlam
This beautiful open-concept living room and kitchen features two stylish arm chairs.
We have the same chairs in our hearth room.
Pure Salt Interiors
A cozy keeping room conversation area, complete with four blue striped swivel chairs, a fireplace, and a round coffee table.
Eye for Pretty – Photo by Amy Bartlam
Soft, neutral tones and a round coffee table create a warm and inviting space to relax.
Pure Salt Interiors – similar coffee table here
Here’s another view of this beautiful space:
Pure Salt Interiors – similar coffee tables here and here
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Here’s another beautiful living room design with a modern take on coastal style. The statement chandelier adds a chic and cohesive look to this space.
Kate Marker Interiors
I love all the chic coastal grandmother touches in this small living room, which is actually part of a charming coastal casita:
Pure Salt Interiors – similar coffee table here
I love the laidback, almost boho coastal feeling of this stylish living room:
Cortney Bishop Design
I love the relaxed feeling of this light-filled modern coastal living room:
Pure Salt Interiors
This beautiful coastal living room features neutral sofas and decor and a pair of stunning chairs.
Here’s a similar chair option.
Lindye Galloway Interiors
A beautiful coastal themed keeping room with a round woven ottoman and four light gray swivel chairs.
Salt Design Co.
Here’s a beautiful modern coastal family room featuring a wooden coffee table, round woven pendant light, and soft coastal palette.
Pure Salt Interiors
Hanging rattan chairs, white slipcovered furniture, blue-gray French doors (Benjamin Moore James River Gray), and a natural sisal rug add contemporary take on beach cottage style to the living room, as shown in this beautiful coastal home:
Julie Howard for Timber Trails Development Company
This chic living room design features comfortable seating, plenty of natural elements, and contemporary coastal style:
Pure Salt Interiors – similar coffee tables here and here
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A white sectional, rustic woods, warm woven elements, and a unique beaded chandelier are the perfect additions to this stylish beach themed living room:
Designed for Katrina Scott by Pure Salt Interiors
This beautiful, light and airy living room features a large cozy sectional, two modern chairs, and a chic light wood coffee table.
Pinteresting Plans
The black and white stripes on the side chairs, natural fiber rug, and light wood mantel and shelves add the perfect touch of modern coastal style to this chic living room.
Pure Salt Interiors
Wooden beams and accent pieces, ceiling windows, natural fibers in the jute rug, and a soft blue color scheme bring a serene coastal feel to this stylish living room:
Kate Marker Interiors
This living space is actually a sitting area adjacent to a master bedroom and offers a great example of how to decorate a small living room with modern coastal style.
Pure Salt Interiors
In this beautiful living room, the wooden beams, neutral color palette, striped pillows, shelf styling, and touch of classic blue on the cabinetry and in the rug, add a fresh coastal feeling:
Lindye Galloway Interiors
Such a beautiful small living room idea. I love the cohesive look the grouping of woven lounge chairs, tiered chandelier, wood coffee table, round rug, and dreamy artwork bring to this space:
Courtney Egli – chairs – chandelier – rug
This open-concept living room, kitchen, and dining area is filled with chic modern coastal style.
Pure Salt Interiors – chairs
Here’s another view of this lovely family room:
Pure Salt Interiors
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Neutral tones and textures, combined with a subtly-patterned rug, a raffia-covered coffee table, high ceilings, and large windows, bring a touch of boho coastal style to this living room.
Ames Interiors
I love this light and airy living room, with its round coffee table, white chaise sofa, and gorgeous chandelier.
From Alaina Kaz, via The Everymom
This beautiful small space off the kitchen, called a keeping room, incorporates soft neutrals, wood beams, and a gorgeous grouping of chairs around a striking coffee table to create a luxurious, yet approachable, coastal living room design.
Pure Salt Interiors
Here’s another view of this small living area:
Pure Salt Interiors
This beautiful open-concept living room and kitchen is a great example of transitional coastal style.
The darker color palette and wood tones bring an elevated look to this stylish home:
Julie Howard for Timber Trails Development Company
A large sectional and round wood coffee table create a warm and inviting space to relax in this open-concept kitchen, dining, and living room.
Pure Salt Interiors
Here’s a closer look at this beautiful modern coastal space:
Pure Salt Interiors – similar sectionals here and here – similar coffee tables here and here
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Where to Shop for Modern Coastal Decor and Furniture
Investing in modern coastal furniture and decor for your living room doesn’t have to cost a lot of money.
Below are a few of my favorite places to shop for modern coastal rugs, lighting, pillows, decor, coffee tables, sofas, chairs, sectionals, and more:
Wayfair
Pottery Barn
Serena & Lily
HomeGoods
TJ Maxx
McGee & Co.
Joss & Main
Arhaus
Dear Keaton
Target
World Market
Ballard Designs
Lulu & Georgia
Birch Lane
Crate & Barrel
CB2
coastal sofas, sectionals, and chairs:
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coastal living room rugs:
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coastal artwork:
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modern coastal decor and pillows:
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Coastal decor is a timeless look that continues to evolve, expand, and grow in popularity with each passing year.
And, as long as people continue to love the feeling of living near the ocean and want to capture that relaxed coastal feeling in their homes, coastal decor will be in style.
In fact, both Crate & Barrel and Pottery Barn recently launched new coastal home collections, which is further proof that coastal decor is on trend.
I hope you found this post informative and helpful. Please let me know if you have any questions about decorating with modern coastal style in your living room and home. Have a wonderful day! xo jane
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Our collection of coastal living room ideas can create a relaxed, carefree interior design that will evoke memories of sunnier climes.
Being by the water, and especially by the sea, is renowned to create a feeling of relaxation and calm. By bringing this positive energy inside the home through a collection of coastal decor ideas, such as natural materials, curated accessories and an ocean-inspired color palette, you can create a timeless and inviting living room space that pays homage to the beauty and power of nature.
From California cool to New England nautical, we present how to recreate the beach house aesthetic in your own home - and how this style can be enjoyed all year round for your living room ideas.
With the lure of living by the sea more popular than ever, explore our favorite living room coastal ideas to help you create your own beachy paradise in the comfort of your own home.
(Image credit: One Represents Ltd)
From simple blue and white stripes to nautical motifs, there are a range of beautiful wallpaper ideas to choose from to enhance the coastal design in your living room.
Depending on your chosen style, using wallpaper can be both bold and subtle when establishing a theme in a room.
The wallpaper in this living space, defined by a painted, brush-stroke effect, uses a pretty palette of blues and grays to create a modern, coastal design. The wallpaper is beautifully elevated by the use of material and texture, with the dark wooden shelf creating a platform for unique decorative designs in the same, coastal-inspired color palette.
2. Use inspiring artwork
(Image credit: Margaret Ash Design, photography by Julia Sperling)
When decorating with art, looking at a chosen piece of artwork for color ideas and inspiration is a great place to start when working with a theme for your interior design ideas.
Perfect for coastal living room ideas, taking the lead from the colors and textures found in a beautiful piece of coastal artwork will create a sophisticated and unified scheme.
In this living room, designed by Margaret Ash Design , she states of the process, ‘the clients wanted to incorporate a variety of soft gray tones as an ode to the quintessential San Francisco fog, and add in accents of blues and greens to further round out this Bay Area, nature-inspired color palette.
The living room scheme was based on the client's existing art by Matthew Cusick .’
The beautiful wave designs establish a calming focal point in the room, with the elegant use of gray, blue and white for the furniture, accessories and paint ideas acting as the perfect complement, creating a relaxed coastal scheme.
You can also use these ideas to bring a lifestyle edge to your coastal kitchen ideas.
3. Incorporate the beauty of shells
(Image credit: Alecia Neo)
Shells have seen quite the resurgence in interior design over the last few years. From bold shell prints and wallpaper designs, to scalloped furniture pieces and shell trinkets, these recent seashell trends mark a unique, modern take on traditional coastal decor.
Incorporating thee shell designs into coastal living room ideas can create a stylish and contemporary coastal scheme. Whether you go bold with brightly colored shell vases, or choose an elegant shell print for a cushion or throw, the simple beauty and form of this natural object can be appreciated through many different mediums in the home.
4. Keep things subtle
(Image credit: Farrow & Ball)
If you want to embrace a coastal theme but in an understated way, using a curated selection of accessories and decorative pieces can add a stylish yet subtle touch of coastal decor to your space.
In this modern living room space, painted by Farrow & Ball , a collection of delicate starfish ornaments have been positioned above the tiled fireplace. The rounded mirror with brown leather strap placed above these decorative pieces also adds a subtle, maritime reference.
These styling choices create an elegant, coastal-inspired zone in the living room, making way for other themes and design ideas in the space to create a rich, modern look filled with character and contrast.
5. Use stripes for a timeless effect
(Image credit: Future)
Decorating with stripes is a timeless choice for both classic and contemporary interior spaces. When planning your coastal living room ideas, introducing a striped element can add a stylish, nautical feel to the space.
A simple striped pattern, whether you opt for classic blue and white, like for the inviting armchairs in the living room above, or pair different stripe sizes and colors, is a versatile and long-lasting design choice for upholstery and soft furnishings in a living room.
6. Evoke Cape Cod cool with wall paneling
(Image credit: Michael Sinclair / Future)
Weathertight shiplap has long been popular in areas with harsh climates – particularly the north-east coast of the States – but used inside it creates a light, informal space resonate of beaches and summer sun, as demonstrated in this coastal living room scheme.
'If you are opting for a traditional hardwood panelling, it is essential to commit to looking after it correctly,' says Brian Purnell, owner, Distinctive Country Furniture . 'The very hot and dry atmospheres found in modern homes can cause damage, so it is worth trying to mitigate that by either keeping the heating set at a lower temperature in the panelled rooms or by introducing some humidity to the atmosphere.
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7. Make coastal feel cozy with wood
(Image credit: Amalia Graziani/Alice Gao)
Using wood in the home is nothing new – it has been a popular choice for years because of their timeless appeal, not to mention the fact wood is a durable material that gets better with age. But if you think that using an abundance of wood in your home will feel too traditional in a modern living room, think again.
Created by New York-based designer Amalia Graziani of Noor Property Group , honest materials and raw finishes lend natural charm in this calming coastal retreat in Amagansett Bay, East Hampton.
‘The space is great for gathering, but felt cold prior to renovating,’ explained Graziani. ‘To offset this, I introduced unfinished oak wood paneling on the walls. It warms up the space and keeps a calm, uniform palette throughout.'
8. Introduce modern rustic elements
(Image credit: Brent Darby / Future)
This coastal living room was designed to offer warmth in the winter and freshness and tranquility in the summer.
The aim was to create a room that was calm and considered yet restrained and not overly decorated – less is so often more when it comes to beach house style.
Here, the combination of darker tones with lighter finishes balances the feeling of solidity and depth, whilst still making the most of any natural light. Plus, the horizontal cedar wood shiplap cladding gives the living room a New England-style charm.
9. Modernize your coastal living room
(Image credit: James Merrell / Future)
Coastal style can be a lot more design-led than you might imagine. Forgo the notion of weathered and rustic furnishings for a contemporary take on farmhouse living room aesthetic.
Modern coastal designs have stepped into the light in recent years. The traditional hues and craftsmanship of antique and rustic furniture have been deftly brought up to date with the introduction of contemporary lines and detailing that bring drama and an almost-sculptural luxury to modern coastal schemes.
In this minimalist living room, a delicate blend of light oak, soft white, caramel and dusky grey accentuates the soaring architecture of this serene mid-century modern space situated by the sea. The reinvention of this coastal living room is a masterclass in marrying high tastes with a relaxed beach lifestyle.
10. Decorate in tonal color palette
(Image credit: Rikki Snyder / Becca Interiors)
Coastal decor has been having its moment in the spotlight over the past few years –and for good reason. This living room trend strikes the perfect balance between sophisticated and rustic; like an escape to the countryside without leaving the city limits.
This renovated living room, designed by Becca Casey of Becca Interiors , surprises with a serene aesthetic that showcases the stunning light of its coastal location.
'It is incredibly easy to over-furnish a coastal space, but that is one mistake you don't want to make,' says Casey. There is a tendency to create chaos in a themed space.
'I advise taking a less is more approach when it comes to furnishing,' says Becca. 'A simple color scheme is the perfect excuse to create a haven of peace and tranquility.'
Breathing new life into the classic coastal look, this scheme features a breezy palette of blues, from soft shades of pale sky through to denim. Plus, neutral living room favorites such as taupe, magnolia and chocolate for a sophisticated take on coastal decorating.
11. Decorate for peace and tranquility
(Image credit: Brent Darby)
The interior won’t make you stop and stare, but that’s precisely the point of this seaside scheme which, thanks to a skilful overhaul by Sophie Ashby, Studio Ashby , feels as calm as a schooner on a millpond-smooth sea; an inviting, maritime retreat of azure, indigo and cerulean blues where deep sofas beckon and light floods through the windows.
Re-jigging the floorpan to create an open-plan living room provided an excuse to reassess the furniture and furnishings in this coastal home.
‘It was a chance to create a fresh, contemporary look mixed with antiques that don’t detract from the lightness of the room,’ says Sophie.
12. Take an easy living approach to coastal decorating
(Image credit: Future / Jon Day)
Inspired by the timber-clad summerhouses of Scandinavia and New England, this relaxed decorating scheme, which also echos the delicate shades of nature, has been designed to blur the boundaries between indoors and out.
Here, a living room fireplace filled with real and faux potted plants creates a verdant focal point, while the relaxed seating including a hand woven sofa designed for outdoor use, enhances the garden-like feel.
Recreate the look indoors with plants carefully chosen to replicate an authentic seaside surrounding. For a true coastal aesthetic, we recommend rosemary, kentia palm, fiddle fig leaf and westringia.
13. Curate a coastal color scheme
(Image credit: Jake Curtis)
A shade that’s always been popular in the world of interiors, soft blue is the color du jour for coastal decorating.
This powder-like blue has the quality of being both soothing and invigorating and offers plenty of design versatility. Used with crisp white, it creates a calming coastal feel, while as one block of color it can be an enveloping breath of fresh air. For a more transitional coastal scheme come winter, pair this living room color scheme with earthy shades like rust, ochre or mustard to really make this color sing.
14. Create a contemporary coastal scheme that works throughout the year
(Image credit: Rikki Snyder)
Take inspiration from your coastal haunts and add a nautical note to your interiors – the modern way. The latest maritime look goes beyond bleached cotton and seashells to embrace tonal color, themed sculpture, loose linens and nature-inspired artwork, giving interior depth and interest. This heritage home has been reimagined as a relaxed refuge from city life.
Once summer draws to a close, introduce warmth underfoot and darker furnishings mixed in with brights for the perfect winter living room.
15. Mix white with warm neutrals and layers of texture
(Image credit: Tom Leighton )
If you think white living room ideas are only reserved for ultra-modern homes, think again. Surprisingly, a white decorating scheme will work beautifully in a coastal home. Evoking purity, cleanliness and serenity alongside confidence and sophistication, white is a wonderfully versatile color for your coastal living room.
Avoid a predominantly white space looking too clinical or sterile by decorating with neutrals. One important aspect to consider when decorating with a pale color palette is to bring in as much texture as possible as it creates interest and layers –important factors when strong colors are out of the picture. For an authentic modern rustic coastal aesthetic, consider using raw materials such as natural wood elements alongside linens, rattan, jute and seagrass.
How do you decorate a coastal home?
Make your home feel like summer all-year round by decorating in a bright and breezy style.
Light living room ideas are key, with whitewashed walls, painted shiplap cladding and blonde wood floors, with large picture windows and skylights to let maximum light in.
Living room furniture and furnishings have a relaxed, lived-in feel – think woven wicker, weathered wood and bleached linen – while natural details add a coastal element, from pebbles and driftwood pieces to seashells and imitation coral.
Modern coastal unites the essence of coastal design - a relaxed and carefree vibe - with a contemporary, minimalist feel, where natural textures and simple color palettes take center-stage.
Many modern coastal designs move away from using just blue and white to embody the feeling of being by the ocean, instead, they focus on versatile neutrals such as beige, cream and brown to create an inviting atmosphere.
The result is a spacious and uncluttered look where statement pieces such as artwork, ornaments or a chosen wallpaper design create a relaxing coastal design.
Not all modern designs need to focus on minimalism and the use of neutral colors however. Having subtle touches that reference the coast, whether that be through a print or decorative ornament, can help bring those peaceful feelings of being by the sea into your space.
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Functional and stylish living room will provide comfort to every member of the family. Adding decorative elements, such as carpet, to the living room will enhance the mood of coziness and add style.
However, creating the perfect space for your needs is not always easy. If you need inspiration to decorate your living room, we can help you. We've compiled a list of our favorite living room rugs, so be sure to check them out!
Modern Living Room
If you value chic, a modern living room is the best choice. A stylish sofa with tufted details is a great starting point. Brass inserts will create an elegant look, and some fluffy throws will add texture.
Lay down a neutral rug to anchor the decor and connect the elements. Match throw pillows to your carpet in a color or pattern to create a cohesive look.
Chic modern living room
Eclectic mix of elements
Contemporary Living Room
Bohemian Living Room
A boho-inspired living room looks cozy and relaxed, with an elaborate combination of textures and patterns. The seating area in this style of room is usually not solid. Add bean bags, cushions, or ottomans to provide a variety of seating options in a relaxed makeover area.
Add a patterned rug that will stand out. Whether you love Moroccan style or prefer bright geometric patterns, you can always find something that suits you.
Charming boho living room
Contemporary bohemian style decorated with leafy plants for a more natural feel. The plants are placed in beautiful wicker pots and add a beautiful decorative element to the space. The bamboo daybed creates a boho-chic vibe, creating the perfect harmony of aesthetics.
Boho vibes and pattern combinations
Traditional living room
A traditional living room in neutral colors looks cozy and welcoming. Trends come and go, but this particular style is meant to last forever. Furnish with antique pieces that add charm and place a neutral rug on the living room floor to anchor the elements.
Traditional and cozy living room
Cozy and luxurious living room
Modern living room
If you prefer functionality and sophisticated aesthetics, modern style is a great choice. These examples feature a minimalist design with a carefully chosen combination of natural textures for maximum visual contact. The jute carpet accentuates the design of the living room and creates a cozy feeling. Alternatively, you can opt for a subtle cream pattern that adds a decorative touch without overpowering other elements.
Cozy and aesthetic combination of elements
Comfortable and cozy living room
Contemporary look and matching patterns
Beach living room
Coastal style has a relaxing atmosphere and beach feel, while maintaining a clean aesthetic.
Start with light tones and create a neutral color scheme with blue accents. The ideal seafront living room design formula consists of white walls, soothing finishes, contemporary furnishings and woven textures.
Modern design enhanced by flooring
Coastal look with patterned carpet
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Living room design 2017: photo of modern ideas
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It's so desirable that people's hearts skip a beat when they enter your house!
The living room is the face of your apartment.
This is where you bring your guests, this is where you spend most of your time with friends.
We will help you achieve a wow effect when creating a living room interior design, we will tell you about the most trendy novelties of 2017 and how they work in the interior. We will show only the coolest design solutions for your hall and reveal the secrets of decorating different types of living rooms.
How a trendy living room design should look like, photo 2017, modern ideas, life hacks, tips from world designers - all this is especially for you right now!
Contents of the article
- Let there be color! Trend color solutions for the interior of the living room
- White color
- Black color
- Green color
- Blue color
- Red color Below Color
- Gray Barcore 2017: time for stylish living rooms. Which to choose?
- Loft style living room
- Minimal Mediterranean style living room
- Living room in the style of vintage retro
- Living room in ethnic style
- Living room in the classic style
- Living room in modern style
- Interior of the living room: photo 2017, modern ideas for furniture
- Open cabinets and shelves
- Modular furniture from IKEA
- Smoky curtain: add lightness to your living room
- Stylish geometric print curtains - the choice of bold and strong
- Chains and rings on your window: surprise everyone!
- Little light in the living room? Hang curtains!
- Traditional wallpapers in non-traditional colors
- Decorative panels
- Putty solutions
- Small living room (up to 18 sq.
m.) - Large living room (20 or more sq.m.)
- Living room-kitchen
- Living room-bedroom 9085
Let there be color! Trendy color schemes for the living room interior
Where does the interior design begin?
Of course, with the definition of the color scheme in which it will be executed!
After all, even the most dizzying living room interior design will not please you if you do not have a soul for the chosen colors.
The rainbow has only seven colors. But their shades - ten times more. And in each season, some of them become trendy, and some - mauvais ton.
Especially for you, we have prepared an overview of the most fashionable shades of 2017. And how they can be beaten in the interior of the living room - see our photo selection.
White
In 2016, the snow-white interior was one of the most sought-after interior design trends.
Today, its "sterility" is recognized as uncomfortable, so designers recommend diluting the interior in white with bright accents.
Black color
Living rooms made in black become the antipode of the living room in white tones. Such living rooms look incredibly stylish, but are only suitable for apartments or houses with spacious rooms.
Green
The Color of the Year for 2017 is Greenery, a luscious, intense, dynamic grassy green.
Greenery is the quintessence of the mood and aspirations of people from all over the world for movement, freedom, vivid impressions and natural naturalness.
Look at these photos. Like?
Another popular shade of green in 2017 will be the calmer and deeper shade of Lush Meadow (lush meadow).
Blue
Blue is the new black. If a living room in black is too daring for you, do it in the shade of Riverside (coastal strip). The result will be no less interesting!
But for fans of light and light blue colors, designers offer to design the interior of the living room in the shade of Airy Blue (airy blue).
Red color
Aurora Red (bright red) - the most fashionable shade of red in 2017.
Use it for individual interior elements or as a main color.
“You and I are like this red wall: great in theory, but not in practice.”
The protagonist of the series “Sex and the City” spoke about his relationship with Kerry Bradshaw.
We declare with authority:
Red walls are beautiful in practice!
Just look how much expression, audacity, passion in red living rooms!
Beige
The fashionable living room in beige in 2017 is the living room in Warm Taupe (warm taupe).
Soft, cozy, harmonious.
What else is there to add?
Gray color
Sharks of interior design unanimously recommend Sharkskin for interior design of the living room. Gray is a kind of alternative to the beige palette.
Brown
The complex shade of Dusty Cedar brown is one of the most interesting trendy shades of 2017. It looks very unusual in the interior of the living room and is perceived in completely different ways under different lighting conditions.
Do you like to experiment?
Then this is exactly what you need!
Also in the new season will be relevant shade Potter's Clay (potter's clay).
Violet color
Explosive, phantasmagoric, whimsical - this is how you can characterize the trendy shade of 2017 Bodacious (purple-violet). Get rid of monotonous everyday life! Let your life sparkle with new colors. At least in the living room.
Yellow
Although it is not very common for us to use yellow in the interior of the living room because of its frivolity, but the shade of Spicy Mustard (spicy mustard) completely breaks the stereotypes. Look how much drive there is in the living rooms made in mustard tones!
2017: time for stylish living rooms. Which to choose?
Beautiful living rooms are the hallmarks of apartments and their owners.
The interior of the apartment is sure to impress others if it has a sense of style.
But which one to choose?
Loft style living room
The loft style is easily recognized by the use of brickwork in the interior.
And it is in it that two trendy materials of this year will look appropriate - glass and stone.
Lots of glass and lots of stone!
A loft-style living room will stand out not so much with its color scheme as with a variety of textural materials. Color only sets off the decor elements.
On the other hand, unusual shapes are exactly what is required. Buy a triangular sofa or table in the form of a polyhedron and they will become the center of your interior composition.
Mediterranean minimalist living room
Minimalism is the perfect style for decorating a small apartment. The fewer details, the more freedom and spaciousness is felt.
But when the eye has nothing to catch on, it becomes boring.
That's why the seemingly incongruous style of Mediterranean minimalism appeared.
In it, simple and even strict forms are complemented by rich colors and bright prints.
Vintage retro living room
Do you like to dream? If as a child you read the novels of Jules Verne and Edgar Allan Poe, then the vintage retro style is exactly what you need!
Adventurous in its own way, inspiring to exploits and discoveries, this style is based on natural materials in natural shades.
For a living room in a vintage retro style, you will need curtains with lambrequins, solid wood furniture and wrought iron lamps.
Living room in ethnic style
Another style, which is characterized by the use of natural materials, is ethnic.
For living rooms in this style, it is desirable to carefully select all the details.
The trend of 2017 is rich colors and ornate ornaments, which are very typical for the culture of Asian countries.
For an ethnic style living room, designers recommend using short curtains.
Living room in a classic style
Restraint of shades, lines and shapes - this is how you can characterize the classic style of apartment interior design.
Classic is universal and relevant at all times. Therefore, if you are not used to chasing fashion, stay out of its power.
And if you want - you can always diversify the interior with unusual accessories.
Contemporary style living room
Industrial, pop art, minimalism, hi-tech, fusion….
Modern styles can be listed indefinitely!
And each of them will have their fans and haters.
Modernity unites all these styles into one family: modern materials, modern technologies, modern textures, modern colors.
The last decade can be called the “era of smooth surfaces”, which does not at all correspond to the concept of 2017 about the dominance of volumetric textures. Therefore, designers recommend for all fans of modern style in the design of the living room to diversify it a little with “touching” textures: velvet upholstery fabrics, knitted runners, embossed walls.
See also: Modern ideas for a modern living room.
Living room interior: photo 2017, modern ideas for furniture
Graceful sofas
In 2017, more than ever, designers paid attention to the freedom of space in the interior.
Down with bulky and unwieldy headsets!
This year's interior design trend is miniature sofas that do not take up much space.
Small sofas can be used both in a small living room and in a large one, replacing the armchairs with a second sofa.
To make upholstered furniture look interesting - choose textured upholstery fabrics: matting, jacquard, chenille and, of course, velvet. Especially velvet.
And another secret from the designers of : to visually make the space lighter, use upholstered furniture with legs.
More pictures of living room furniture.
Eclectic sofas
Diverse patterns are one of the main trends of 2017. They are everywhere: on fabrics, on walls, on upholstered furniture.
If earlier monochromatic sofas with bright cushions were popular, today everything is exactly the opposite: patterned furniture with monochrome accessories.
Actual colors this season are grass green, deep blue, warm taupe, bright red, mustard.
These sofas are ideal for Mediterranean, ethnic and modern living room interiors.
Knitted poufs
An amazing contradiction: on the one hand, hande made in the interior and all kinds of DIY solutions have lost their relevance and are perceived as bad manners, and on the other hand, unusual textures with a minimum amount of processing are in fashion.
For example - knitted puffs.
Knitted poufs are increasingly common in interiors today.
Unlike knitted products a la “grandmother freaked out”, a special type of knitting is used to create them - with the help of hands. Not hand knitting, but using hands instead of knitting needles!
Knitted pouffe in rich colors will dilute the monotony of even the most boring interior. A pouffe of a more restrained color will stand out in the interior with its texture.
By the way, with the help of hands you can knit not only a pouffe, but also a plaid.
Open cabinets and shelves
The guest room is a place of relaxation, not a storage place for things. Therefore, there is no need to install complex closed storage systems in the living room.
Fashion trend for the living room in 2017 will be light open hanging shelves and racks.
But in the realities of the post-Soviet space, fashionable living room walls are hardly manageable. To make your guest room both stylish and functional, use a combination of open and closed elements.
Modular furniture from IKEA
Transforming space is now easy! And IKEA proved it once again! The new 2017 catalog features not only modular living room sets, but also modular sofas that can be assembled in the most incredible variations.
The variety of colors is also pleasing - from restrained pastel tones to rich and bright colors.
Add these curtains to your living room and create the interior of your dreams
A piece of fabric can change your life.
Don't believe me?
Remember young Assol!
To make her dream come true, Gray needed some two thousand meters of red silk.
Without curtains, even the most stunning interior looks lifeless and uncomfortable.
In 2017, designers paid special attention to textiles in the interior of the apartment. Among the huge number of trendy new products, you are sure to find something that will make your living room stunning!
Smoky curtain: add lightness to your living room
In 2017, curtains for the living room became light, transparent, airy, weightless, as if woven from fog.
What used to be considered ordinary tulle is now an independent element of decor.
If your living room is sorely lacking in light, use transparent or translucent fabrics in light colors for window decoration.
And how exciting the lights of the evening city are breaking through such curtains!
See more photos of kitchen curtains here.
Stylish geometric print curtains - the choice of bold and strong
Intense and bright geometric prints - a very bold trend of 2017.
Curtains with patterns will be a stylish and catchy accessory in your living room. But such curtains must be without lambrequins!
Especially if these are curtains for a living room with two windows.
Look at the photo ...
Chains and rings on your window: surprise everyone!
Think heavy velvet drapes with a million draperies and frills are old dust collectors? Use braided copper net instead!
Or glass beads.
Or letters.
In general, what you like more - then use it! Originality is always in fashion.
Little light in the living room? Hang curtains!
A new direction in creating stylish apartment interiors - illuminated curtains. Now from your window there will always be light!
Fire! How a fireplace will transform your living room
The times when fireplaces used to heat rooms have irretrievably gone. Like the postulate “fireplace = classic”.
Ultra-modern fireplaces have firmly taken their place in the interior of the living room. And both literally and figuratively.
Want to impress your guests? Install a fireplace in a wall recess or use it as a space zoning element. The admiration and success of your living room is guaranteed!
Wall decoration in the living room in 2017: novelties and trends
Traditional wallpaper in non-traditional colors
Wallpaper in two colors
The most trendy wallpaper in 2017 is black and white.
It's dynamic, it's stylish, it's provocative.
But two-tone wallpapers do not have to be in contrasting colors, they can combine two related shades. Such wallpapers will look more balanced, but still unusual.
Blacker than the night
Absolute white has been replaced by black.
Black wallpaper looks very exotic for our apartments.
If you are not sure about your decision to make the living room completely in black - use combined wallpapers.
Strict geometry
Geometric prints are reflected not only in textiles, but also in wallpaper.
Wallpaper with geometric patterns can be bright and saturated, or very discreet shades.
Which one to choose depends on what result you expect.
In the interior of a small living room, large and catchy ornaments will squeeze the space. But in a spacious room, they will look very advantageous.
Decorative panels
In 2017, not color solutions for the living room came to the fore, but textural ones.
If you want your guest room to look as interesting as possible, use decorative panels to decorate the walls.
Brickwork will fit perfectly into the loft style. In addition, the color of unbaked clay is included in the TOP 10 trendy shades of this season.
Panels made of natural stone or wood will look very cool. Here the main secret of trending is as little processing as possible. The more natural the material looks, the better.
With decorative panels, you can create separate areas in your living room.
Putty Solutions
The surest way to show your creativity in your living room interior is to use decorative putty on the walls.
This material allows you to create real masterpieces even in the most inexpressive room.
Whether it's modern or empire style, ethnic or high-tech - absolutely for each of them there is an idea that can be realized with decorative putty.
There are many ways to work with it, but in this case it is better to trust professionals.
So you are guaranteed to be delighted with the result.
And remember : everything is good in moderation! Of the four walls, one should become a masterpiece, the rest - it is beneficial to emphasize it.
Secrets of decorating living rooms of different types
Small living room (up to 18 sq.m.)
Designing a small living room in Khrushchev is not an easy task. Always.
After all, you want everything to be functional, but at the same time cozy and beautiful, stylish and impressive.
Traditionally, small living rooms are made in bright colors, but in 2017, designers offer to solve the problem of cramped space with an abundance of mirrors.
Decorate a small hall in Khrushchev with the help of modular living rooms - so you will have the opportunity not only to choose the elements that you really need, but also to place them at your discretion.
Decorative accessories in the living room up to 20 square meters are best kept to a minimum.
But choosing beautiful curtains is important.
And in no case do not overload the ceiling of a small living room with multi-level structures!
Related: Living room design 18 sq m - best ideas photo
Large living room (20 or more sq.m.)
Spacious guest room - the dream of any housewife!
But to make it elegant and beautiful, you need no less skill than when decorating a small living room.
When creating the interior of a spacious living room, you can use 2-3 sofas or one corner sofa. Large jewelry will look good.
Pay special attention to lighting: since the area of the room is large, one ceiling chandelier will not be enough, you will definitely need local lighting in different parts of the living room.
Multi-level stretch ceilings will look amazingly stylish in a spacious guest room.
Use carpets for the floor of the large living room. But try not to choose wall-to-wall carpets - one or two small carpets in the center of the room are better.
Living room-kitchen
The layout of the apartment, when the living room is combined with the kitchen, is not uncommon today. Therefore, there are a great many options for its design in the global interior design industry today.
In 2017, the main trend in creating the interior of the combined rooms was decorative partitions: made of glass, metal, wood, and even brickwork.
First of all, they will help to separate your reception area from the noise and smells from the cooking area.
Living room-bedroom
The main task when creating the interior design of the living room bedroom is that during the daytime the room should look neat and tidy, and at night - cozy and even intimate.
How to achieve this effect? With the help of ultra-modern designs of transforming sofas!
Today you can find a sofa bed for every taste: it can be lowered from the wall or pulled out of a niche hidden in the wall - choose depending on the layout and possibilities of your room.
