{"id":29513,"date":"2020-09-15T10:00:22","date_gmt":"2020-09-15T10:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.furnishnc.com\/blog\/?p=29513"},"modified":"2023-11-17T17:37:00","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T17:37:00","slug":"creating-a-modern-living-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.furnishnc.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/15\/creating-a-modern-living-room\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating a Modern Living Room"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29514\" src=\"http:\/\/furnishnc.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2020\/08\/Modern-Living-Room-Raleigh.jpg\" alt=\"Modern Living Room Raleigh\" width=\"1300\" height=\"777\" \/>Whether your home is brand-new or decades old, <strong>creating a modern living room<\/strong> will make this important part of your abode on-trend and up to date. Visit our furniture store today to discover fresh finds and stylish <a href=\"https:\/\/www.furnishnc.com\/living-room.inc\">living room furniture in Raleigh<\/a>. If you\u2019re in need of some inspiration, read on to learn a few tips and tricks that will help give your living room an ultra-modern refresh.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Wall Color: Stick to the Basics<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>One of the key steps toward creating a modern living room is to keep your base color neutral and understated. Instead of painting the walls in a bright or dark color, go with a stark white or an off-white hue. Gray is another great color for living room walls since it provides you with a blank canvas where you can add artwork and other accessories. To bring more color into the space, add vibrant furniture, funky accessories, and unique lighting. The wall color should remain neutral and \u201cplain\u201d to serve as the starting point for your modern furniture and d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Mix it Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A matching living room furniture set can make things look cohesive, but it won\u2019t add to your home\u2019s modern vibe. Instead of buying coordinated furniture, mix and match each piece for an eclectic look. Matching furniture sets can make a living room look too plain and traditional. Choose furniture that\u2019s made using a variety of materials, finishes, and styles if you want to give the room a truly modern aesthetic. You can also blend some old and new pieces to craft a curated look. Wood, metal, glass, and leather all blend together beautifully to elevate your living space to a modern level.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Brighten up Your Living Room with Color<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The classic black and white combo is a hallmark of modern style, but don\u2019t be afraid to bring in lots of color when creating a modern living room. You can easily add new colors to this part of the home by bringing in accent pieces or d\u00e9cor in a rainbow of different hues. Even if your sofa or loveseat is neutral or light in tone, you can easily spice things up with a vibrant area rug and a few unique throw pillows. Hang colorful curtains over the windows or choose a bold abstract work of art to display over the fireplace. Orange, yellow, blue, and green are all terrific options that add to a modern space.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Accentuate Different Shapes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A combination of different silhouettes can enhance a modern living room. Bring in a round coffee table and choose chairs or sofas with angled or tapered legs. The contrast between a variety of different shapes of furniture and accent pieces will add to the modern aesthetic of your living space. Tables with ornate sculptural bases can add an artful look to the room, and sleek silhouettes for ottomans or console tables will help you evoke a bold modern style.<\/p>\n<p>When shopping for a modern <a href=\"https:\/\/www.furnishnc.com\/furniture-store-apex-nc.inc\">furniture store<\/a>, look no further than Furnish. 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