How To Make A Traditional Living Room Look More Modern
The many patterned wood floor is a piece of art as is the corner fireplace.
How to make a traditional living room look more modern. Just as patterned pillows on the chairs and sofa here add interest to their solid white fabric that subtle grid adds dimension to the teal behind the television. To make a modern living room look more traditional paint the walls with warm colors like creamy white mustard yellow soft blue or shades of grey. Break up your furniture sets Mismatched furniture helps keep a space light.
Fur velvet and Mongolian lamb are my favorite fabrics to layer for that cuddled-up vibe. In a Gallery Wall. A bright backdrop for your classical furnishings will elevate the space and keep it feeling modern.
So instead of an armchair or bench with claw feet or elaborately turned legs choose a luxuriously upholstered classically shaped piece with simple legs instead. When you mix traditional and modern furniture styles you are doing away with labels to create an individualized multi-layered living spaceAs it is furnishing your home should be more about developing your own personal style rather than adhering to any single one unless you are truly passionate about it. One of the most dramatic ways to modernize a traditional space is to change the color of the room and the items in the room.
You can even paint everything white for a clean aesthetic. Panel an Accent Wall Use a traditional treatment to bring texture to an accent wall by paneling before you paint. Layer In Luxe Fabrics The addition of lusher richer textures that complement existing decor is an instant way to make any room feel that much cozier says interior designer Caitlin Murray of Black Lacquer Design.
The stairway leading to the entresol is a modern design masterpiece and allows for those on the second flooor to truly appreciate the living rooms sloped wooden ceiling. For a formal dining space or even a casual breakfast nook a sculptural modern table can be a gorgeous focal point. One way to maintain the classic elegant style of traditional décor while adding modern flair is to choose furniture that follows traditional shapes while omitting the ornate details so popular in the past.
Even the most traditional homes can have a modern twist. You can also try reframing older art pieces to create a more contemporary look by bringing the decades closer together. Distribute your furniture equally.