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

After a long and tiring workday at home, you crave spaciousness, simplicity, and comfort. Gradually, luxurious elements of Art Deco and Baroque styles are going out of fashion, making way for lighter and more functional interiors.

With designer Ekaterina Gурkova-Shvarts and furniture store Hoff, we present three modern living room design options — you choose.

Ekaterina Gурkova-Shvarts, Architect, is convinced that decoration can tell a fascinating story about the people living in the house through design. The essence of modern style Spaciousnessand simplicity means abandoning clutter and meaningless luxury items. Comfortand functionality mean that all furniture and appliances are in their places with a clear purpose. Freedom of expression is achieved through light neutral walls and floors combined with vibrant decor.

A modern-style apartment is versatility and comfort, a desire for open spaces, rejection of excessive decoration and ornate 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 unobtrusive. Hence the choice of items: all are practical, functional, and minimalist in form.

Minimalist Option

Abundant light and neutral colors are the foundation of modern style. These include shades of gray, beige, white, and light brown. To avoid monotony, add graphics: geometric and plant prints in the spirit of the 1960s and excellent “frame” lighting fixtures.

Sofa-bed "Seattle", 49,999 rubles, Hoff

Carpet Creative, 3,999 rubles, Hoff

Vase YZ04418W, 1,499 rubles, Hoff

Folding Box QR06F M, 499 rubles, Hoff

Chandelier V4258-1/1S, 1,599 rubles, Hoff

Flower Pot with Stand BH-04-1, 299 rubles, Hoff

Bright Option

Those who prefer a more vibrant interior should complement their colored furniture with colorful accessories and decor. Often these are functional items: shelves, cabinets, and furniture of interesting shapes. Colors are vivid, forms are simple, no patterns or floral or plant motifs. Use live plants: their greenery stands out beautifully and adds 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

Console 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 as well. 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 decoration, allowing plenty of natural light to enter.
For flooring, use light-toned laminate or parquet with even boards laid without patterns. Carpet with short pile is acceptable. Another option is monochrome matte poured floors in soft 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 — made of glass or with a metallic finish. Shades are strictly geometric, without ornaments or curls.
For furniture, proper proportions, straight or soft, slightly rounded lines. Upholstery is monochromatic with a smooth finish — fabric, leather (natural or artificial). In selecting textile for furniture, you can add a few bright accents to break the monotony of the design.
Modern style easily transforms into similar styles in spirit. Into Scandinavian, Art Deco, or Techno. For windows, choose monochromatic textiles. Geometric patterns may appear, alternating matte and shiny threads, but without plant motifs.