Idea for an elegant and modern living room – inspirations from Wallcolors
How to create a modern and elegant living room?
The living room is a showpiece space where we spend time with loved ones, relax and welcome guests. Its design should combine functionality with aesthetics while reflecting our personal taste. Elegance can be achieved through classic colour combinations as well as modern accessories – and one of the key elements of the décor is wall wallpapers available in the Wallcolors range.
How to make a living room look bigger?
If you have a smaller space, wallpapers with a depth effect can be a good solution, for example those inspired by stone or marble structures or by geometric 3D patterns. Such a motif makes the room feel lighter and look larger. A well-chosen Benjamin Moore paint, for example in the colour Chantilly Lace or Classic Gray, will emphasise the elegant character of the interior.
Mirrors, light curtains, shiny surfaces and accessories with a gloss finish are proven optical tricks. In modern living rooms, open spaces, where the kitchen and living room flow seamlessly into one another, also work very well. If you are not planning to knock down any walls, opt for a consistent décor and light shades that reflect the light.
Living room wallpapers – elegance on the wall
When choosing a living room wallpaper, it is worth thinking about the dominant style. For glamour interiors, wallpapers with plant motifs, ornaments or Art Deco patterns in shades of gold, navy or grey are a good choice. If you prefer a modern style, go for abstract patterns or minimalist graphics.
In living rooms inspired by loft style, it is worth using wallpapers imitating concrete, brick or metal – you will find them in the Wallcolors range. Boho or Japandi style, on the other hand, are beautifully highlighted by wallpapers with delicate leaves, line-art plant drawings or organic shapes.
Choose a suitable shade for the walls to go with the wallpaper – if you pick a bold pattern, the rest of the room should be subdued. We recommend Benjamin Moore paints in the shades Revere Pewter, Collingwood or, as a colour accent, Hale Navy.
Colours and materials in the interior
A modern living room can be bright and spacious as well as moody with darker colours. Interiors decorated in bottle green, navy or anthracite gain elegance. To balance an intense palette, it is worth using wooden furniture as well as natural materials such as linen, velvet or glass.
Accessories made of metal, glass and stone also work well in a modern living room – these could be coffee tables with marble tops, lamps with smoked glass or metallic mirror frames. Walls finished with a wallpaper with a subtle sheen or an architectural concrete texture will add class and originality to the interior.
Consistency of style – the key to an elegant interior
Before you start furnishing your living room, choose the style that suits you best – modern minimalism, timeless classic, Japandi, glamour or boho. Whichever direction you take, consistency is key. A coherent colour palette, repeated materials and accessories will create a harmonious whole.
If you like modern solutions, opt for geometric wallpapers in shades of white and black. In classic living rooms, plant motifs work perfectly, and in boho spaces – delicate, line-art compositions and earthy colours.
Details create character
The devil is in the details – they determine the uniqueness of an interior. Wallpaper behind the sofa, wall colour and accessories such as curtains, rugs, cushions and lighting can completely change the character of a living room. In the Wallcolors range you will find not only a wide selection of wallpapers, but also Benjamin Moore paints, which will make it easier to create a complete, elegant design.
