30 Modern House Decorating Ideas for a Stylish Interior

If clean lines, natural elements, and open spaces sound like a dream, modern design might be the perfect interior style for you. Overall, modern style offers a sense of timelessness throughout the varying decor trends.

But decorating a modern home doesn't have to include only simple furniture and neutral color palettes (even though it can be a great place to start).

Jessica Chiappardi, interior designer at Gray Space Interiors, says interesting silhouettes, shapes, pops of color, and textures, like plaster and velvet, can add more layers to a home without taking away from modern design.

Beyond modern decor, modern interiors are not only meant to look good but also be functional, according to Andrea West, interior designer and owner of Andrea West Design.

Between staples in modern interiors and making decorating your home to suit your needs, here are 30 modern interior design ideas to make your home look timeless and chic.

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Modern Neutral Living Room

Alvin Wayne Interiors

This soothing modern living room has soft and neutral colors that can stand the test of time. Cozy textures can be found throughout the space, from the hide rug to the boucle seating, which is also feature wood accents.

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Organic Modern Bedroom

Becca Interiors

If you love the look of modern, minimalist, and earthy interiors, modern organic design is a must. This bedroom designed by Becca Interiors features clean lines, warm hues, and different textures—everything you'd want in an modern organic home.

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Curved Modern Bedroom Furniture

Desiree Burns Interiors

Modern design is all about lines, but that doesn't mean a modern space can't include some curves. In this modern bedroom, you can find a modern curved canopy bed, a rounded bedside table, and a green curved accent chair.

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Black and White Modern Dining Room

Forbes + Masters

For those who want to keep things simple in the dining room, you can't go wrong with a black and white color palette. In this dining room, timeless pieces, like a light wood dining table, black curved dining chairs, and a set of tall candle holders, make the space look sophisticated with minimal effort.

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Modern Living Room With Matching Accents

Desiree Burns Interiors

Don't be afraid to bring some color into your modern home. In this space designed by Desiree Burns Interiors, shades of green steal the show in the living room, along with a natural stone-style coffee table and sculptural decor.

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Modern Living Room With Colorful Accent Chairs

Gray Space Interiors

The foundation of this modern living room includes a white and gray color combo with black detailing. But the blue velvet accent chairs create more depth and visual interest.

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Simple and Modern Vanity/Home Office

Forbes + Masters

If you're limited on space, you can blend your vanity and mini home office into one with a compact desk. This modern design features a sleek black finish and brass detailing for a simple but stylish look.

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Modern Bathroom With Geometric Tiles

Erin Williamson Design

Between the lines of the paneling and drawer pulls and the warm wood tones, there's no shortage of modern style in this bathroom. But to complete the modern bathroom look, the floor features a geometric pattern, which is quintessential modern design.

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Living Room With Modern Arched Bookshelves

Charlie Coull Design

Even though standard bookcases have the clean modern lines that we all know and love, an arched bookcase can look just as great in a modern living room.

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Moody and Modern Kitchen

Laura Brophy Interiors

Dark interiors can be a great way to make a space look more modern. Take this kitchen for example. Despite having a predominantly dark color palette, it mixes in light wood tones for more warmth and balance.

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Modern Bathroom With Unique Mirror

Desiree Burns Interiors

This modern bathroom designed by Desiree Burns Interiors plays with both natural materials and shapes.

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Modern Farmhouse Playroom With Bold Couch

Design by Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Tramp

If there's one room in a home that can benefit from modern farmhouse design, it's a playroom. Between the shiplap walls, exposed light wood beams, and bold, blue modern couch, it has an elevated design with a comforting feel.

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Modern and Retro Living Room

Design by Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

There's nothing like mixing the old with the new in a modern retro space. In this space designed by Emily Henderson Design, modern elements like clean lines and graphic rugs are paired with a vintage-style chair and decor.

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Modern Living Room With Shapes and Natural Materials

Laura Brophy Interiors

From the arched entrance and curved sofa to the natural materials used in the statement tables and fireplace, there are plenty of eye-catching pieces in this modern living room.

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Modern Kitchen With Various Tones

Charlie Coull Design

This modern kitchen by Charlie Coull Design is stunning with it's simplicity. It perfectly blends dark and warm wood cabinetry, quartz countertops and backsplash, and stainless steel appliances.

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Modern Living Room With Touches of Texture

Laura Brophy Interiors

Designed by Laura Brophy Interiors, this gorgeous modern living room has touches of texture, wood accents, and a serene color palette.

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Open Kitchen With Modern and Minimalist Shelving

Desiree Burns Interiors

A modern and minimalist design is the perfect combination for a clean and calm kitchen. In this space, open shelving allows the decor and kitchen essentials to be more intentional since they're out an on display.

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Bathroom With Modern Accents

Interior Impressions

Floating wood vanities and the organic and natural elements between the flooring and shower make this bathroom shine. But additional modern accents like the brass wall sconces and drawer pulls give it that extra special touch.

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Modern Living Room With Pops of Red

Gray Space Interiors

White walls, plush couches, black details, and pops of red make this modern living room look extra stylish and cozy.

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Clean Modern Minimalist Kitchen

Charlie Coull Design

Modern white kitchens are design-forward and timeless. This kitchen designed by Charlie Coull Design is filled with clean lines, warm wood tones, and crisp white hues.

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Modern Bedroom With Accent Wall and Ceiling

Alvin Wayne Interiors

Modern bedrooms don't have to be minimal. In this bedroom designed by Alvin Wayne Interiors, modern elements, like curved accent chairs and mirrors, clean windows, and patterned bedding topped with a colorful throw pillow, are paired with a stunning floral wallpaper that lines not only a wall but also the ceiling.

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Modern Living Room With Mismatched Couches

Ashley Webb Interiors

Not everything has to match in a modern living room. In this space designed by Ashley Webb Interiors, two modern sofas are used to section off the living room area in an open concept home. Although they share similar silhouettes, they each pull different colors from the space; one couch sharing the warm tones of the kitchen and the other in a similar white and beige color family to the rug and walls.

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Modern Boho-Style Bedroom

Forbes + Masters

Cater to the timeless look of modern style and free-spirited feel of bohemian design by combining the two. In this bedroom designed by Forbes + Masters, modern boho-style is the main focus. Clean lines, geometric shapes, and unique lighting are matched with eclectic pieces and mixed patterns to create an elevated and comforting space.

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Gray Modern Bathroom

Gray Space Interiors

Square and rectangular tiles can be found in many modern bathrooms, but you can always take it up a notch. Fluted or ribbon tiles look sleek and elevated in modern and minimalist bathrooms.

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Living Room With Modern Fireplace

Interior Impressions

Modern fireplaces can be as stylish as they are functional. To take the modern design even further, you can highlight the area with an accent color, like this living room designed by Interior Impressions.

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Natural Elements in a Modern Bathroom

JK Interior Living

Here's a perfect example of how to warm up a modern bathroom while keeping modern natural elements as the foundation. In addition to the stunning vanity, there are white and gray chevron tiles lining the shower and floor. But the bronze hardware and wood tones make the space feel warmer.

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Modern Living Room With Modular Seating

Design by Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

One of the benefits of modern design is its versatility that can adapt to your day-to-day, one example being modular seating. Modern homes and modular sofas and sectionals are a match made in heaven. With most designs, you can reconfigure them to your liking, whether you want spacious L-shaped seating or a deep and cozy day bed for movie nights.

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Bathroom With Modern Lighting

Laura Brophy Interiors

When you're upgrading your modern house interiors, an easy way to do so is through lighting. Bathroom lighting, in particular, is a fantastic way to add a modern touch. In this bathroom, three black and white modern sconces are stacked between two angular mirrors.

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Modern Bedroom With Wall Art

Laura Brophy Interiors

When you pair a bright and airy bedroom with modern design, the end result is a welcoming space. In this bedroom, black, white, gray, and neutral hues are used throughout in the bedding, oversized headboard, and modern lighting. But the most eye-catching piece is the singular piece of wall art that adds a burst of yellow to the modern bedroom.

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Modern Kitchen With Grays and Clean Lines

Laura Brophy Interiors

Natural materials, clean lines, and cohesive color palettes are all staples in modern design, and you can find all three in this kitchen. From the shelves to the dining chairs, modern elements make the space look simple yet visually appealing.