5 Living Rooms That Demonstrate Stylish Modern Design Trends

From material to lighting to layouts, interior design trends move in and out of style at an amazing pace. This post features five living rooms that embrace current best practices but in ways that will likely remain appealing for years to come. Some of these spaces are subdued and subtle, sparking interest without overwhelming the eye. Others take a bolder approach yet reduce risk by anchoring their designs around traditional features or palettes....

January 20, 2026 · 17 min · 3428 words · Bryan Savage

50 Owl Home Decor Items Every Owl Lover Should Have

Owls have captivated nature enthusiasts for thousands of years, appreciated for their stoicism and great beauty. And we’re big fans too! We’ve put together a list of 50 owl-themed home accessories for people who love these majestic birds just as much as we do. Here, you’ll find everything: gorgeous prints for the wall, useful accessories for the kitchen and bathroom, and even some fun stuff for the kids. Are you craving more decor inspiration?...

January 20, 2026 · 28 min · 5809 words · Donald Deangelis

50 Steampunk Style Home Decor Items Celebrating The Mechanical Side Of Life

Little-known by the masses, steampunk has jumped as a trend in the last ten years. Inspired by 19th Century technologies with a space-age twist, think technology the way we wanted it to be pre the Industrial Revolution – not the way it is now. Think gadgets, stilettos, corsets, large mechanical pumps coming out of the strangest objects. Think Mad Max, Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, George Orwell without the minimalism. Take on the steampunk trend with these fifty décor items which take your interior from dull to mechanical....

January 20, 2026 · 23 min · 4754 words · Jenny Smith

51 Armchairs That Add Effortless Comfort To Your Living

While some people do prefer a sofa, an armchair remains one of the most important functional pieces of interior. This multitasker has to be chosen with a lot of purposes in mind. Is it meant to be just a pretty accent? Then it has to look spectacular. Should it host you throughout many hours in the day, adequate anatomical support is a necessity. And sometimes your legs demand to fit, too....

January 20, 2026 · 30 min · 6189 words · Doris Mcclain

51 Cane Dining Chairs For A Boho

Are you thinking about investing in a set of classic cane dining chairs? Cane furniture is a timeless selection that has decorated homes for hundreds of years and now it’s seeing an especially strong renaissance with the bohemian chic decor trend. But cane’s appeal goes beyond aesthetics – it’s resilient, breathable, and wonderfully easy to coordinate with a wide variety of decor styles. In this post, we’ve collected our favorite cane dining chairs representing a wide range of themes, from French country to mid-century to contemporary and beyond....

January 20, 2026 · 26 min · 5427 words · Randolph Shellhammer

51 Console Tables That Take A Creative Approach To Everyday Storage And Display

Console tables offer versatile potential yet tend to fill extremely specific needs – when you need or want one, very few alternatives will suffice. Console tables come in many shapes and finishes but are usually defined by their unique height. Taller than a coffee table but shorter than a chest of drawers, a console table usually stands at around 30 inches tall. These are generally used for standalone placement against a wall or against the back of a sofa....

January 20, 2026 · 26 min · 5522 words · Pat Wills

51 Formal Living Room Ideas With Tips And Accessories To Help You Design Yours

Formal living rooms carry an air of elegance, shaped by high-end furniture, plush rugs, eye-catching fireplaces, spectacular light installations, stirring artwork, luxe decor and stylish accessories. They are the grand reception room where guests are welcomed, entertained and impressed. A formal living room design can be achieved under many different aesthetics, so we’ve gathered together 51 of our favourite ideas to inspire you on how to design yours. We’ve got just about every eventuality covered from traditional living rooms and neoclassical spaces to modern mansions and minimalist interiors, plus a dose of rustic romance and industrial style living in between....

January 20, 2026 · 21 min · 4469 words · Lisa Duffield

51 Macrame Wall Hanging Ideas With Boho

Nothing says “effortlessly glamorous” quite like the breezy bohemian look of a well-crafted macrame wall hanging. This aesthetic is more than just a retro throwback – savvy decorators have refined this classic craft with a new contemporary look, the objects more refined than ever before. This compilation features our favorite macrame creations from designers and artists across the web, each piece available for sale online right now. Find large-scale macrame wall sculptures, creative modern plant holders, beautiful macrame shelves, curtains, and more....

January 20, 2026 · 29 min · 6151 words · Tracey Grover

51 Outdoor Chaise Lounge Chairs To Soak Up The Sun

What’s better than lounging in the sun? Lounging in the sun in style! The right outdoor chaise lounge chair can contribute to your relaxation, a great tan, and a killer patio, sunroom, porch, poolside, or backyard set-up. Our collection features everything from modern lounge chair swings that are perfect for lemonade on the front porch to ultra-stylish poolside lounge chairs that will help you relax on those hot summer days. Plus, we cover every style from contemporary to classic....

January 20, 2026 · 24 min · 5000 words · Lillian Maddrey

51 Small Desks To Save Space And Boost Productivity

Trying to optimize a compact workspace using a small desk? You don’t have to sacrifice style to make the most of a restrictive floorplan! In this post, we’ve selected our favorite small desks that go big with designer appeal – themes range from minimalist to modern farmhouse to glam and beyond. These pieces are great for tiny home offices, but they can also be used to transform spaces like bedrooms and living rooms into functional work-from-home setups....

January 20, 2026 · 27 min · 5595 words · Tammie Neal

51 Tufted Benches That Provide Extra Seating With A Stylish Twist

A handsomely tufted bench offers an elevated take on a utilitarian seating staple – and we’ve collected our favorites to help inspire you. Benches are a fantastic source of supplemental seating to use around the home, offering greater flexibility than individual seats tend to provide. Benches are great for spaces like entryways, serving as both a seat and a convenient low table. A comfortable bench can also easily transform any generous window into a bright and sunny reading nook....

January 20, 2026 · 26 min · 5508 words · Holly Blackshear

A Creative Brick House Controls The Interior Climate And Looks Amazing

There are certain ideas about what a brick house looks like that pervade most of our imaginations. Of course, that’s probably why most of us are not architects. The professionals at Tropical Space have a much wilder imagination when it comes to how to use brick in contemporary structures, as evidenced by the Termitary House. This brick space in Da Nang City, Vietnam uses deep red brick for nearly every surface on the interior and exterior....

January 20, 2026 · 13 min · 2691 words · Doris Kearney

A Small Apartment With Big Dreams

When faced with the design of a relatively small apartment, our inspiration might become a little squashed within the limited dimensions. This home however, visualized by Sergey Baskakov , shows us how to dream big in our modest homes; floor space may cost a lot, but creativity is free. The wall letters in the bedroom set the tone for the rest of this homes interior, and this is an idea that can be adapted to suit anyones mantra....

January 20, 2026 · 12 min · 2554 words · Jeanne Gurry

A Sprawling Luxury Home In Brazil That Emphasizes Fun And Creativity

This spectacular residence is a home crafted around the sights and sounds of a vibrant well-balanced life. This project is the work of Bernardes Arquitetura and Sala2 Arquitetura , situated on a gorgeous tree-lined plot in São Paulo, Brazil. Throughout this tour you will notice areas dedicated to music, cinema, art, play, enterprise, and so much more. Each family member has room to explore their own means of expression. Explore the photos below to see how this home balances its exceptionally cohesive interior theme with the need for highly personalized and individualized spaces....

January 20, 2026 · 14 min · 2969 words · Clare Dey

Arabian Modernity Meets Sleek Minimalism

Welcome to a realm where Arabian Modernity fuses with the understated charm of sleek minimalism. This residence by Reham Karam Sokkar redefines luxury with its clean lines, neutral tones, and expansive open spaces that invite the outside in. Every corner is a celebration of refined taste, a testament to the serenity that can be found in simplicity. Here, the timeless allure of the desert meets contemporary design, creating a sanctuary that stands as a beacon of modern living....

January 20, 2026 · 10 min · 2107 words · Calvin Druck

Bachelor Pad Ideas

Bachelor pads have a reputation of being either extremely stark or on the mismatched messy side, so we have put together this bag of tricks to help refine the man den. The home entertainment zone is ever present in a bachelor pad, so get it right with enough stylish storage to house all your gadgets, and always hide away ugly wiring. If you’re not a collector of knickknacks, textured wall panels add personality to a living space, though do try to break up collections of books with some softer forms to create a more visually pleasing shelf display....

January 20, 2026 · 12 min · 2379 words · Kevin Pera

Bathroom Spa Noir: The Dark, Moody Sanctuary Trend Taking Over 2026

Bathrooms are changing. They’re no longer the bright, purely functional spaces we rush through each morning. In 2026, the most captivating bathrooms feel like retreats, calm, cinematic, and deeply personal. Spa Noir isn’t about making a bathroom look smaller or gloomy. It’s about creating depth, softening the senses, and designing a space that feels protected from the noise of everyday life. The palette is darker, yes, think charcoal, espresso, inky green, and matte black, but the atmosphere is warm, luxurious, and surprisingly soothing....

January 20, 2026 · 20 min · 4182 words · Joshua Knox

Blush, Black And White Decor In A Modern Family Apartment

Neutral decor is a safe and soft interior design solution, but to prevent neutrals from falling flat it’s beneficial to inject some darker notes too. This soft grey and white apartment has a decor scheme that does just that - by incorporating some bold black base notes the look is sharpened and given more weight. A few pastels come into play here too, as sparingly placed blue hued, biscuit and blush scatter cushions....

January 20, 2026 · 14 min · 2784 words · Marie Thomas

Breaching The Barriers Of Minimalist Introvert Homes

It’s time to reveal some interior design secrets as we breach the barriers of three minimalist introvert homes, each thoughtfully designed by architect Kanstantsin Remez . Some people prefer to shut off from the world in a cocoon for contemplation and creativity, or simply as an escape to peace and tranquility. In these three unique home designs, solitude is sculpted by brutalist exteriors with seemingly impenetrable walls. The concrete architecture remains raw inside of the buildings, to create cool and understated rooms with sparse furniture and decor....

January 20, 2026 · 20 min · 4253 words · Curtis Canale

Bright Apartments Styled With Mid Century Modernism

Two bright apartments bid a cheerful welcome here, each designed by the talent at Kroniki Studio . The airy interiors are uplifted with colourful accent pieces, and boosted with that distinctive mid century modern style. Naturally, wood tone is an essential player in the mid century modern aesthetic, along with crisp white painted walls. The rest of the decor bobs between pale grey and solid black elements, broken apart by beautiful infusions of pink and yellow in home number one, and blue with red in apartment number two....

January 20, 2026 · 13 min · 2755 words · Beatrice Kahn