How To Make A Traditional Living Room Look More Modern
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.
How to make a traditional living room look more modern. Panel an Accent Wall Use a traditional treatment to bring texture to an accent wall by paneling before you paint. In the Dining Room. Distribute your furniture equally.
As Featured in the February 2016 Issue of House Home MagazineOrder a Copy or Subscribe. Fur velvet and Mongolian lamb are my favorite fabrics to layer for that cuddled-up vibe. 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.
Httpsbitly30SUs0hDesigner Allison Willson of Sarah Richard. 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. Break up your furniture sets Mismatched furniture helps keep a space light.
You can also try reframing older art pieces to create a more contemporary look by bringing the decades closer together. If you have traditional art mirrors and lamps youd like to add to a modern room consider doing so more sparingly. Even the most traditional homes can have a modern twist.
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. 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. In a Gallery Wall.
Here a vintage metal palm tree sculpture offsets the formality of the antiques. 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. Add a splash of black and white for contrast.