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Modern interior design: crafting your very own contemporary haven

Picture open-plan living spaces and light-drenched, expansive rooms. Modern interior style thrives on spacious layouts, abundant natural light, and clean, uncluttered lines. Let's explore how neutral colours and minimalist furnishings can spark creativity in your modern home, effortlessly transforming it into a sleek, inviting sanctuary.

JÄTTEBO 3,5-seat mod sofa w chaise longes in a living room, SAMSALA dark yellow-green with patterned cushions, throws and a multitude of cacti.
JÄTTEBO 3,5-seat mod sofa w chaise longes in a living room, SAMSALA dark yellow-green with patterned cushions, throws and a multitude of cacti.

Functional, technological, structured - modern interior style is rooted in practicality without ever sacrificing aesthetics. The art of modern house design lies in elegantly blending high-quality materials and geometric forms with a neutral colour palette. Drawing inspiration from the 20th century's architectural purism and stylistic simplicity, modern interior design helps elevate your home into a living work of art.

The perfect combination: your modern interior style guide

Minimalism, functionality and quality - combined together, these three principles form the essence of modern home design. If you value quality over quantity, this is the interior design style for you. When you skilfully employ modern accessories and accents, you'll discover that less truly becomes more. Our Interior Design Service is at your disposal for all of your modern decorating and furnishing ideas. Here are the top tips for modern home furnishings:

Sophisticated interior design: the foundation of your modern home

The first key factors to consider for your modern interior design are the spatial requirements and ensuring clever utilisation of the room. By making use of a few ingenious tricks, you can create a harmonious, timeless overall look: opt for an open-plan layout with sliding doors or glass room dividers to create spacious, visually larger and brighter rooms.

A nickel-plated VIRRMO floor/reading lamp
A white/nickel-plated MILLERYR table lamp with light bulb

Modern home furnishing: the perfect furniture choice

Furniture in the modern interior style fully embraces minimalism, while never sacrificing versatility. The emphasis is always on functionality, practicality and utility. You won't find playful details, frills or fringes here - instead, pieces designed in the modern interior style are characterised by innovation. They frequently impress with innovative, geometric architecture, at times seemingly defying gravity - such as wall shelves that appear to float, courtesy of ingeniously hidden brackets.

A sleek and sturdy VÅGHÖJD LED floor lamp is on and angled over an open book on a dark yellow-green sofa.
A dark grey VIHALS TV/storage combination
A black/white BARLAST floor lamp
A dimmable black VÅGHÖJD LED floor lamp
A grey-green SVENSHULT wall shelf

Modern materials for your interior

Whether you're furnishing a room, flat or house - this modern mix of materials makes the entire process effortless: glass, steel and concrete complement each other perfectly, creating a foundation for soft textiles such as cotton or linen. The result is a harmonious balance between hard and soft elements, where you can further emphasise the stylish, warm accents with beautiful wood.

Colours and patterns for your modern house design

The neutral colour palette of the modern interior style perfectly reflects the simple sophistication behind its accompanying furnishing design. Have you considered the potential in just using white, grey and natural tones on their own? Predominantly muted and light colours help enlarge your rooms and ensure a tidy look with a sense of calm. For that extra special touch, you can also incorporate geometric fabric patterns and colour blocking.

A green-brown KONSTFULL vase
A white BERGSHULT shelf

Incorporate decoration and details in a minimalist but skilful way

Decorate with industrial accessories such as brick wallpaper, loft lamps, metal shelving and factory windows to create an urban aesthetic in any home. In keeping with the functionality and efficiency aspect of modern interiors, you can also build in the latest smart technology such as voice assistants, automated lighting and electric blinds.

A white SYMFONISK bookshelf speaker wall bracket in the bedroom
A LINDÅSEN Display shelf, anthracite, 40x60 cm decorated with floral vases and cacti, on a green wall.

Typical features of the modern house design

In summary, you're on the right track with your modern furnishings if you think minimalist and keep things understated. Always ensure your furnishing ideas are both aesthetic and functional. Looking for further inspiration? The modern interior style often incorporates industrial accents, as they blend in almost seamlessly. You can also create the ideal mix of styles with elements from minimalism or Scandi style - and even minimalist traditional details such as a beautiful Persian rug can perfectly fit within your modern interior design.

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Your rooms in modern interior design

Step through the front door into your modern home: a bright, inviting modern hallway greets you. A slim bench and a large mirror draw your eyes, guiding you towards the other rooms. First, encounter the modern, open-plan kitchen seamlessly connected to the living area. Industrial aesthetics dominate with a robust concrete kitchen island and stainless steel surfaces, providing generous space for culinary creativity. In the bedroom, find peace and relaxation in a cosy box-spring bed, flanked by minimalist wooden and metal bedside tables - your perfect retreat. Next door, the modern bathroom showcases clean lines, a floor-level shower and a stylish concrete-look washbasin with contemporary fittings. Step outside to your modern house design terrace. Pure relaxation awaits in the form of comfortable lounge furniture in metal and weatherproof materials. A modern fireplace serves as a cosy focal point for atmospheric evenings. In a modern home, every room is thoughtfully designed, harmoniously combining to create a coherent overall picture that inspires and relaxes you anew each and every day.