Luxury Living Room for Less Than a Million — Is It Really Possible? Three Designer Ideas

After a tough workday at home, you want spaciousness, simplicity, and comfort. Gradually, luxurious elements of Art Deco and Baroque style are going out of fashion, and more light and functional interiors are taking their place.

With designer Ekaterina Gurtkova-Shvarts and furniture store Hoff, we offer three modern living room design options — choose what suits you best.

Ekaterina Gurtkova-Shvarts, Architect, is convinced that through decoration, one can tell a fascinating story about the people living in the house using the language of design. The core of modern style Spaciousnessand simplicity - the rejection of clutter and meaningless luxury itemsConvenienceand functionality - all furniture and appliances are in their places with clear purposeFreedom of expression - light neutral walls and floors in combination with vibrant decor.

A modern-style apartment is versatility and comfort, a desire for open spaces, rejection of excessive decor and flashy luxury items. The home becomes a place where nothing is superfluous, and every detail perfectly suits its owner.

The main task is to create an interior with a feeling of uncluttered space, light and non-intrusive. That’s why the choice of items: all of them are practical, functional, and have clean, minimal forms.

Minimalist Option

Abundant light and neutral colors form the basis of modern style. These are shades of gray, beige, white, and light brown. To avoid monotony, add graphics: geometric and plant prints in the spirit of the sixties and wonderful “frame” lighting fixtures.

Sofa-bed "Seattle", 49,999 rubles, Hoff Carpet Creative, 3,999 rubles, Hoff Vase YZ04418W, 1,499 rubles, Hoff Foldable Box QR06F M, 499 rubles, Hoff Chandelier V4258-1/1S, 1,599 rubles, Hoff Flowerpot with Stand BH-04-1, 299 rubles, Hoff Vibrant Option

Those who prefer a more vivid interior should complement colorful furniture with vibrant accessories and decor. Often, these are functional items: shelves, racks, and furniture in interesting shapes. Colors are rich, forms are simple, no patterns or floral or plant motifs. Use live plants: their green color stands out nicely and creates a necessary color accent.

Carpet Charm, 4,499 rubles, Hoff Sofa-bed "Cuba", 4,999 rubles, Hoff Rug "Vologda", 599 rubles, Hoff Pyramid Vase "Arrows", 199 rubles, Hoff Coffee Table Triangle, 5,999 rubles, Hoff Table Lamp Ness, 999 rubles, Hoff Eco-Friendly Option

Modern style is freedom of expression. Here, ideas can be borrowed from other styles. Modern style is very similar to Scandinavian. Natural wood, live indoor plants, natural colors, baskets, and clay vases make the interior eco-friendly and close to nature.

Corner Sofa-bed "Toronto", 15,999 rubles, Hoff Carpet "Long", 999 rubles, Hoff Vase YZ04398BL, 1,499 rubles, Hoff Plant Pot with Auto-Watering System Quadro LS, 2,899 rubles, Hoff Box with Lid 620206-GY S, 499 rubles, Hoff Carpet Eko, 1,999 rubles, Hoff Design Hacks for Creating a Modern Style Interior Minimal furniture, with panoramic windows as decor, allowing plenty of natural light. For floors, use light-toned laminate or parquet boards laid evenly, without patterns. Carpet with short pile is acceptable. Another option is monochrome matte poured floors in muted colors. Ceilings can have any number of levels, made from gypsum board, plastered, or a combination with suspended ceilings. The chandelier has an unusual shape that fits the style — glass or metalized surface. Shades are of strict shapes, without ornaments and curls. With furniture, proper proportions, straight or soft curved lines. Upholstery is monochromatic with smooth paint. This can be fabric, natural or synthetic leather. When choosing textile for furniture, several bright accents can be added to break monotony. Modern style easily transforms into similar styles in spirit. Into Scandinavian, Art Deco, and Techno. For windows, choose monochromatic textiles. Geometric patterns can be present, alternating matte and shiny threads, but without plant motifs.