24 'Modern' Living Room Buys a Stylist Turns to When a Space Needs Depth and Direction

Modern Living Room Collection.

When clients ask how to make a living room feel “more modern,” what they usually mean is that they want it to feel clearer, calmer, and more intentional — without losing warmth or personality. That’s exactly what guided this modern living room collection.

Each of these pieces has been selected with a designer’s eye for proportion, materiality, and how they truly function in your space. If you want to differentiate your modern living room and elevate it beyond the expected, these are the pieces to consider incorporating into your space.

A modern living room isn't necessarily about sleek design, it's about depth and ease (Image credit: Felix Speller. Design: Bradley Van Der Straeten)

Whether you’re refreshing a single corner or completely rethinking the room, consider this edit as both a mood board and a stylist-led point of view — a thoughtfully curated starting place for creating a modern living room that feels contemporary, comfortable, and genuinely authentic to you.

ZARA HOME

Swivel Accent Chair

VISUAL COMFORT & CO.

Marisol Xl Triple Flush Mount

John Lewis

Aura Tall Shelf Unit

John Lewis

Origin Modern Border Pure Wool Rug, Multi

NEXT HOME

Opulent Chenille Slate Grey Sidney Coffee Table

MADE

Heath Marble Table Lamp, Multi

PERCH & PARROW

Mellow-Out 2 Seater Sofa in Moss Green

HEATHFIELD & CO.

Carter Pendant

Soho Home

Lucetta Wall Mirror

JOHN LEWIS

Made | Ingrid Wide Shelving Unit, Rust

Castlery

Elio Marble Round Coffee Table

NEXT HOME

Leopard Icon Print Black Otis Swivel Accent Chair

ARKET

Cotton-Wool Pouffe in Mole/White 

HABITAT UK

Julien Fabric 2 Seater Sofa - Dark Green

SELFRIDGES

The Cornan Shop | Form Cherry Glass Vase

DUNELM

Lana Marble Square Coffee Table

BARKER & STONE HOUSE

Angelo Armchair

HEAL'S

Christina Lundsteen | Abigail Cushion 40 X 60cm

zara home

Table Lamp With Striped Base X Collagerie

WAYFAIR UK

Calvin Klein | Sculptural Area Rug 

MADE

Lacey Coffee Table in Maroon Red

IKEA

Stockholm 2025 Collection 3-Seat Sofa - Alhamn Beige

ARKET

Scented Candle – Terra 

DUNELM

Tulip Chenille Curved Swivel Accent Chair

If you're looking for guidance on how to elevate your living room — from refreshing a single corner to rethinking the entire space — or want to learn how to mix new pieces with your existing furniture and style, Design Lab by Livingetc is here to help. Simply reach out with your query, and we'll endeavour to help.