It doesn’t matter if you live in a modern home, or one built a century ago – it is possible to include contemporary design anywhere. Here’s a guide to help you keep up with the latest home décor trends.

Colour Schemes

Many modern homes have open-plan living areas, sometimes keeping the colour scheme the same throughout these spaces. Of course, this looks fine, however don’t be scared to mix it up a bit. Even a smaller room will benefit from lighter colour tones to help enhance a sense of spaciousness. Popular light colour trends in 2020 include pinks, champagne and blue. Navy blue and darker tones are also highly recommended this year if you’re looking for something bolder. Rich reds and olive-greens are also currently in vogue.

Lighting

New builds, especially apartments, will likely have recessed lighting fixtures in the ceiling. These lights function perfectly well and light up a room brightly, although they can be clinical. To create a more relaxing environment, it is worth investing in some lamps to place around your living space. They can serve a decorative purpose as well as a practical one so you should think about how a lamp can fit in with the overall décor of the room. Match it with you colour scheme and furniture. Contemporary designs work best with a sleek, modern living room.

Furniture

The last decade has seen a renaissance of mid-century modern stylings in popular furniture choices. These look lovely in modern living spaces, but new trends are coming this year. Bold fabrics are having a moment. Take it as an opportunity to have some fun with colour schemes. Muted tones on the walls make bright furniture pop, but having some contrast against darker, moodier colours will work just as well.

If you have a soft spot for vintage items, purchasing some antique and more traditional furniture could help to add a bit of personality to the room. Mixing old and new styles is another interior design choice that is on the rise.

Other Features

Make use of the other features you may already have in the room, such as large windows that may be wall-to-wall and provide a fantastic view across the city or country-side that can act like a living painting for the room. Or a dramatic lighting feature such as a chandelier, place a coffee table underneath and have all the couches facing each other around it to inspire conversation rather than having everyone focus on a TV set.

Some new houses and apartments feature bellfires, which are stunning features to have in any living room and certainly add a sense of luxury. A fireplace always makes a wonderful focus point of a room, creating a cosy atmosphere even in a large open-plan living space.

These are just a few ideas to get you started for planning how to refresh your space and create a modern living room fit for a queen! Your home is an extension of your personality.