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

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

Together with designer Ekaterina Gurova-Shvarts and furniture store Hoff, we offer three modern living room design options — your choice.

Ekaterina Gurova-Shvarts, Architect: Believes that through decoration, you can tell a fascinating story about the people living in the house using design language.

Space and simplicity — abandoning clutter and meaningless luxury items
Convenience and functionality — all furniture and appliances are in their place with clear purpose
Freedom of expression — 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 fits perfectly with its owner.

The main task is to create an interior that feels uncluttered and light, not overwhelming. Hence, the choice of elements: all of them are practical, functional, and minimalist in form.

Minimalist Style Option

Plenty of light and neutral colors form the basis of modern style. These include shades of gray, beige, white, and light brown. To avoid monotony, add graphics: geometric and plant prints in the style of the 1960s and wonderful 'frame' lamps.

Sofa-bed 'Seattle', 49,999 RUB, Hoff

Carpet Creative, 3,999 RUB, Hoff

Vase YZ04418W, 1,499 RUB, Hoff

Adjustable Box QR06F M, 499 RUB, Hoff

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

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

Bright Style Option

Those who prefer a more vibrant interior should complement their colorful furniture with bright accessories and decor. Often, these are functional items: shelves, bookcases, and furniture of interesting shapes. Colors are saturated, forms are simple, with no patterns or floral/plant motifs. Use living plants: their green color stands out beautifully and provides a necessary color accent.

Carpet Charm, 4,499 RUB, Hoff

Sofa-bed 'Cuba', 4,999 RUB, Hoff

Rug 'Vologda', 599 RUB, Hoff

Pyramid Vase 'Arrows', 199 RUB, Hoff

Console Table Triangle, 5,999 RUB, Hoff

Table Lamp Ness, 999 RUB, Hoff

Eco-Friendly Style Option

Modern style is freedom of expression. Here, you can borrow ideas from other styles. Modern style closely resembles Scandinavian design. Natural wood, indoor plants, natural colors, baskets, and clay vases make the interior eco-friendly and close to nature.

Corner Sofa-bed 'Toronto', 15,999 RUB, Hoff

Carpet 'Longe', 999 RUB, Hoff

Vase YZ04398BL, 1,499 RUB, Hoff

Plant Pot with Auto-Watering System Quadro LS, 2,899 RUB, Hoff

Box with Lid 620206-GY S, 499 RUB, Hoff

Carpet Eko, 1,999 RUB, Hoff

Design Hacks for Creating a Modern Interior

Minimal furniture, with panoramic windows as decor — allowing lots of natural light to enter.

For the floor, 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 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 metalized surface. Shades are strict in form, without decorations or curls.

With furniture, proper proportions and straight or slightly curved lines. Upholstery is monochromatic with smooth paint finish. This can be fabric or leather — natural or artificial. In choosing 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: Scandinavian, Art Deco, Techno. For windows, choose monochromatic textiles. Geometric patterns may be present, alternating matte and shiny threads, but without plant motifs.