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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.

modern living room with green sofa floating in the space, parquetry floors, square timber coffee table, red steel framed door — A modern living room isn't necessarily about sleek design, it's about depth and ease

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.

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.

Miaad is one of the stylists for Design Lab, Livingetc’s personalized design service. Guided by an instinct for craftsmanship and the beauty of lived-in spaces, she brings a refined balance of creative vision and commercial understanding. Her career, shaped between New York and London, spans luxury interiors and retail furniture design, from creating immersive environments for global brands such as Ferrari and Montblanc to guiding discerning clients through high-end projects at DWR and Restoration Hardware. With a sharp eye for detail and deep knowledge of UK and US furniture brands, Miaad believes great design begins with empathy and intention. She creates spaces that balance aesthetic clarity with everyday life, where individuality feels effortless and beauty feels personal.