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So you have decided to design and decorate your living room using contemporary influences and following modern trends. The question now is, how exactly do you go about it? Here is a handy guide to follow to ensure a favorable end result.
The Flooring
If you want to avoid the more traditional look and feel, it is best to steer clear of carpets and rugs. Instead, you may want to consider the following contemporary flooring trends of 2020:
- Cork flooring: this type of flooring is more than just trendy — it’s eco-friendly, too! Plus, it is known to be extremely durable, often lasting a lifetime if properly maintained.
- Concrete flooring: when it comes to concrete flooring, you will generally have two options. You can either opt for a poured concrete floor, or you can choose the slightly cheaper alternative — concrete tiles. Different colors and finishes are available for both.
- Wooden flooring: natural wood floors are anything but cheap. However, they are arguably the most aesthetically pleasing floors currently available on the market. They simply scream ‘sleek’ and ‘contemporary’.
Window Coverings
As with the floors, you will have a variety of options available in terms of window coverings. Avoid heavy curtains or drapes, opting instead for lighter blinds in natural textures. Bamboo blinds are particularly popular, as are shutters, roller shades, frosted glass, and roman blinds.
The Fireplace
A fireplace is a must inside a contemporary living room, especially if you decide to install concrete floors. The fireplace will warm up the space, all the while being a talking piece itself. Worried that fireplaces are too traditional in nature? Not anymore! Nowadays, it is possible to find a number of gorgeous contemporary fireplace designs at many a fireplace shop in London, and all around the globe for that matter!
You can’t go wrong with fireplaces and decorative mantles made out of sleek stone, matte slate, and cast iron.
The Furniture
Despite sharp, clean lines being a basic consideration for contemporary spaces, contemporary furniture trends are headed in a slightly different direction this year. As of 2020, it’s all about the curves. Rounded sofas, ottomans, and coffee tables are taking center stage and help to add a sense of calm and sophistication to the living room. The secret here is to keep the colors of the curvy furniture subtle and understated so as to highlight the unique shape of each piece.
Another trend to keep in mind is that of investing in furniture that embraces natural, sustainable materials. Think stone, wood, and natural fabrics.
The Décor
Don’t be afraid to get creative when it is finally time to decorate your modern living room. Add any finishing touches that you feel complement the atmosphere, also taking the time personalize it at every possible opportunity. Hang up photographs of your loved ones or perhaps some of your children’s artwork. Embellish the space with plenty of lighting and throw in some statement pieces that really speak to you. It’s your space, so don’t hold back.
Enjoy!
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