Hello World! Welcome Friends! While it doesn’t take a lot to modernize your living room, you should know the basics of creating a harmonious composition with your contemporary sofa.
A sofa that is modern and reminiscent of contemporary design trends can be termed as a contemporary sofa. They are sleek, fresh, and usually achieve the look with an emphasis on shapes, forms, space, and color. With the “less is more” philosophy, modern sofas tend to be slightly understated, with the spaces playing a more prominent role.
Therefore, it’s not just the sofa you have to choose thoughtfully but also the living space requires some attention and care. Thankfully, there are some basic rules, by sticking to which, you can easily achieve the look of a contemporary living room in tandem with your sofa.
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Colors of Contemporary Living Room
There is a perception that contemporary interiors are cold and boring. It couldn’t be any more misguided. In modern homes, interiors are designed to be welcoming and comfortable, without being too cluttered and intrusive. The great thing about all is that you can achieve that without having to use any bold colors.
Black, white, and neutrals are the colors of choice for a contemporary living room. With the surroundings painted in whites or neutrals, space creates a perfect backdrop for the placement of a bold sofa with deliberate textures and exposed lines.
Geometric Lines in Uncluttered Spaces
If there is one thing that is greatly distinctive about contemporary interiors, it is the lines and the other geometric shapes. Form walls and floors to the sofas and coffee tables, strong lines could be visible in every corner of modern living rooms. It includes straight vertical or horizontal lines, curved and oval shapes, bold color blocks, etc.
So, if you have a contemporary sofa with curved lines, try to complement with straight lines in the surroundings, or vice versa. As modern homes also focus heavily on empty spaces and uncluttered looks, opt for sofas and accessories that come with a trimmed structure and offers some multi-functional use.
Lighting and Other Design Elements
Lighting plays a vital role in making a modern living room feel welcoming or cold. So, use recessed or track lighting and wash your walls in warm, indirect lights. You can also use brass metal or natural woods in the light fixtures to add a little twist to your space. You should still avoid using too many pieces, whether it’s lights or artwork.
As for the materials, you can mix and match metal, stones, opaque or clear glass, etc. Using upcycled metals and authentic materials like jute also work well by adding to the personality of the space.
To conclude, it’s not rocket science to shop for a contemporary sofa and place it coherently with the other elements of your living room. Just stick to the principles, choose complementary elements and colors, and you would achieve the modern look you’ve always wanted for your living room.
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