Modern interior design is a very broad design school. Contemporary interior design is largely inspired by classic Scandi interiors with a less traditional aesthetic. It is characterised by natural materials, minimalist style, practical furniture, neutral palettes and open spaces and plenty of natural light.
Lets delve into the world of modern interior design as ever pair these styles with our range of stunning furniture!
– Functionality; like practical storage solutions– no rooting around in the back of cupboards to find things. The Azteca living room furniture range with integral handles and a huge choice of units offers practical and stylish storage.
– Clean lines; slab fronts are in. So drop the shaker style, bevelled or chamfered edge profiles and keep things clean and simple. Our Star kitchen units are ideal for a modern kitchen with sheer slab grey gloss fronts with slim grab handles to keep those crucial clean lines.
– Beige and Black; this bold combination of colours is taking the world of interior décor by storm. The Kiznie lowboard sideboard cum storage tv stand is our beautiful multi-functional furniture piece; a must have for a modern house interior. This unit works as a wonderful TV Cabinet or perfect lowboard leaving plenty of space for a feature picture above.
In summary, modern interior design blends current trends—such as beige and black furniture colour schemes—with functional, practical storage solutions to eliminate clutter, all while maintaining clean, geometric lines.
– Tactility; giving the eye something to feast on whilst not overwhelming either the viewer or the space is key. The Nuvo small sideboard with it’s fluted black fronts oozes visual tactility in a simple and unfussy way. The compact cabinet size is perfect to squeeze luxury storage into any room, especially a modern luxury living room.
– Opulent Walls; the backdrop matters, marble tiles, raw bricks and poured concrete all add tactility and opulence – be sure to pick furniture to complement. The Cara bathroom furniture adds some serious modern luxury bathroom vibes. Paired with marble tiles and golden hued lighting here it feels like a 5* Spa and that’s exactly what we are after.
– All the Mod Cons; why slum it in your own home? Have the ottoman lift-up beds for easy storage, LED lighting you can turn off from your bed and wire-free charging. Our Kassel bedroom furniture range is the ultimate in modern luxury bedroom; with integral lighting, USB charging and options for ottoman lift-up storage. The Kassel is available as a spacious Euro King Size ottoman bed or bedframe, or Super-King – so no more fighting over the duvet.
There we have it, a luxurious take on modern interior design – with all the mod-cons, all the opulence and all the visual appeal of a luxury hotel in your own home – bliss!
– Wood drenching; combine multiple wooden finishes and shades, for an instant rustic vibe with this hot trend. The Junona kitchen units in Shaker grey are a perfect foil for wood-drenching. Pair these neutral kitchen cabinets with wood floors, worktops and curated chopping boards. Beautiful farmhouse kitchen aesthetic in even the most urban home.
– Seasonal Living; neutral furniture and furnishings mean you can have seasonal accessories, art and feature throws and cushions. The Gent large oak sideboard is in a beautiful wood effect finish with metal handles ideal for any modern rustic living room. The neutral colours work perfectly with a bright white and yellow summer theme or a moodier red and gold winter theme.
– Merge Inside and Outside; bring in plentiful house plants to make an intrinsic link between outside and inside. The Weston bedroom furniture range for student or youth room comes in cosy rustic-industrial dark grey and reclaimed pine. The shelf is perfect for housing your succulents and cacti to add some greenery to any room.
The easiest way to make your modern interior into a rustic inspired is upping the natural elements. Add more plants, more wood and reflect what is happening outside. A simple and striking modern interior design combo!
If you want more Rustic design ideas check out our dedicated Rustic Design blog;
– Elegance of design; modern Victorian interior design requires a certain elegance, simple done well. The Donna’s bathroom furniture collection with milled fronts and gold knobs is the epitome of understated elegance ideal for any modern bathroom or cloakroom.
– Good clutter; Victorian homes were full of things, this can be overwhelming so find a balance. The Hesen modern shaker lounge furniture collection of display cabinets, sideboard and buffets is the perfect way to add a modern cabinet of curiosities to your home. This contemporary shaker furniture range features integral LED lights and soft-close ideal for any homes modern Victorian living rooms.
– Traditional meets Modern; give traditional a modern zing whether with colour, finish or texture. The Anga is our brand new modern bedroom furniture range, in a traditional shaker style with a modern on-trend cashmere matt finish and oak accents it is one of our top-picks for this autumn.
Do you fancy a refined modern Victorian interior? Simply combining the modern and the traditional, embracing the good clutter maximalist life and always opting for elegance and you can shift your home into a Victorian inspired modern design.
– Ditch the white; modern Scandi design is about staying true to the core tenets but moving with the zeitgeist. Currently designers are all about reclaiming beige. The Dalia bathroom cabinet collection is one of our favourite for modern Scandi bathroom interior. This beautiful modern cashmere has beige finish with slab fronts for a sleek clean look and with a choice of three handles finish you can match it to your fixtures with ease.
– Natural tones; good quality wood effect will always have a place in a home as a way to add warmth. The Vabres living room furniture is the is the perfect example of modern Scandi house interiors. It includes natural tones complemented by the black matt to bring that modern interior design feeling to a quintessentially Scandinavian furniture range perfect for modern house interiors.
– Homely; now the beating heart of every home is the table. The functionality at the heart of Scandi design means you don’t want a large table taking up space when not in use. Enter the Indus this beautiful extendable round dining table in modern black and oak. The Indus goes from a space-saving round shape right out to 2.4m long oval to house the whole family for a feast.
Here are some good simple rules for giving your traditional Scandi inspired home a modern interior design makeover. Redesigning is as easy as ditching the white, ensuring plentiful natural tones and building your home around your dining table. Follow those steps and you too could have a contemporary Scandi interior!
If you want more Scandi design ideas check out our dedicated Scandi Design blog;
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