Jefferey Pouros
Aside from all the fun we have at the lake cottage, one of the most exciting things about having a second home for me was to be able to decorate in a different style. While our primary residence is more traditional, the lake cottage gives me an opportunity to indulge in a slightly more modern style.
A modern living room can be warm, cozy and inviting with these simple decorating ideas.
It completely transformed the space making it feel fresh and up to date while adding warmth.
I chose a cream to add warmth while making it feel light and airy. The pattern helps hide inevitable dirt and of course you can count on Stainmaster because it is so forgiving, and backed by a lifetime warranty.
With the foundation laid (carpet), it was time to layer – with more contemporary furniture! I was pleasantly surprised to find beautiful modern living room furniture options that were so reasonable.
These cozy navy blue chairs with clean lines are so inexpensive and so comfortable! Don’t tell the girls, but they even roll, offering a flexible floor plan!
These little rollers are perfect for this modern living room, as we’re sometimes overflowing with guests and need to utilize an air mattress in the space. The glass top not only feels modern, but allows the eye to see beyond the table, creating the illusion of more space.
We also included a sectional IKEA Ektorp Sofa and some folding chairs for a little texture! The room is large, but somewhat awkward with venting, the area under the stairs we recently completed, a bump out for the water closet, doors, stairs and windows, so I first chose a single large painting as a focal point, centered on the wall to complete the space. Luckily, we back to trees and a lake view, so privacy isn’t much of an issue here.
The final layer in a modern living room is a mix of throw pillows. You can find links to shop these modern living room ideas below! You can see more of this living room and learn the details of the full design by watching the video in this post.
