Give your living room a contemporary makeover with a neutral color palette, mixed materials, and simple silhouettes. Clean lines and high-quality finishes are key when it comes to a contemporary ...

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Clean lines paired with rustic details are the essence of a modern farmhouse living room. But what’s the appeal of this comfortable yet timeless look? “From the untreated woods to natural materials, ...

When one imagines the Mediterranean, they may picture Santorini’s white facades crowned with cobalt blue domes or Sardinia’s lapping turquoise waters and granite cliffs. The scenic landscapes and ...

Julia's neutral living space makes the case for a simple, organic design scheme, which is equal parts timeless and elevated ...

Without all the character of more traditionally architectural spaces, it can sometimes be hard to find modern living room ...

“Contemporary design came out after the midcentury-modern movement,” Sander says. Starting in the 1970s, the style was first seen as more of an amalgamation of various popular aesthetics of the time, ...

Not traditional yet far from modern, contemporary interior design can feel like the best of all words. Audrey Scheck of Audrey Scheck Design tells me, “While modern design refers to a specific time ...

We asked designers to share what trends they anticipate for 2026, and plenty of their predictions centered around nostalgia.

Discover the staples of Japanese living room design, plus how to incorporate the spirit of the style throughout your home.