Clean, uncluttered and current, with warmth kept in.

Modern

Modern is today's clean look: simple lines, neutral palette, a mix of smooth and natural materials, and furniture that is comfortable but not fussy. It is less strict than minimalism and less specific than any period style. It suits almost any home and is the safest base to build on.

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What makes it Modern

The five things to get right. Everything else is taste.

Modern color palettes

Palette White, greige, warm grey and black, with wood and one soft accent.
Materials Oak, matte lacquer, stone, glass, brushed metal, boucle and linen.
Furniture Low, clean-lined sofas and beds, a slab coffee table, handleless storage.
Textiles Plain, textured neutrals; a large rug, linen curtains.
Lighting Recessed, linear or a single sculptural pendant; warm white bulbs.

Ordinary rooms, in Modern

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An ordinary family kitchen with honey-oak cabinets and a black fridge — Kitchen Try this on mine

The same kitchen in the Modern style — Kitchen Try this on mine

An ordinary living room with a gray sofa, a TV on a stand and net curtains — Living room Try this on mine

The same living room in the Modern style — Living room Try this on mine

An ordinary bedroom with a pine wardrobe, a dark headboard and a gray duvet — Bedroom Try this on mine

The same bedroom in the Modern style — Bedroom Try this on mine

A designer's pencil sketch of a living room — Sketch, rendered Try this on mine

The same sketch, rendered in the Modern style — Sketch, rendered Try this on mine

Modern ideas, room by room

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A modern guest bedroom with a low upholstered bed in beige tones, layered neutral bedding, and a small upholstered bench at the foot. Black wall sconces, floating wood nightstands, abstract wall art, and a large wardrobe with dark panels, ribbed wood detailing, and frosted glass add contrast and texture.

A modern guest bedroom features a walnut wood bed centered against a deep plum accent wall, with white bedding and built-in cream storage along the side walls. A black-framed glass desk and sculptural wooden chair sit in the foreground, and two small square windows bring in soft natural light over a light wood floor and gray area rug.

A modern guest bedroom with a low upholstered bed dressed in creamy bedding, a textured boucle bench at the foot, and floating wood nightstands on both sides. Soft beige curtains frame a large window, while a wall niche with sculptural decor and brass-and-glass sconces adds warmth.

A modern guest bedroom with a low wooden platform bed dressed in beige bedding, set against a gray plaster wall and exposed brick wall. A tall black-framed window brings in warm natural light, and a brown leather chair with a slim side table and floor lamp add a simple, refined touch.

A modern guest bedroom with a low upholstered bed, neutral bedding, and a textured throw facing floor-to-ceiling windows with beige drapes. Two rounded lounge chairs and a small pedestal table sit by the glass, while a dark ribbed dresser, abstract wall art, and stone bedside tables complete the serene space.

A modern guest bedroom with a low oak bed dressed in soft beige bedding and a textured throw, set against a large taupe plaster accent wall. Black wall sconces, sheer curtains, a small glass side table, and a matching wood dresser create a calm, minimalist space filled with warm natural light.

A narrow modern guest bedroom with a black metal bed frame dressed in white bedding, centered against a plain white wall with a vertical olive-green accent panel behind the headboard. Two black wall-mounted reading lamps flank the bed, a simple wooden bench sits at the foot, and a bright window on the right brings in natural light.

A modern guest bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a triangular skylight-style window, and warm walnut wood paneling built into the wall. The room includes a low wooden bed with white bedding and a dark throw, a textured cream accent chair, a small wood nightstand, and a paper pendant light, all lit by soft sunset light.

A modern master bedroom with a black metal canopy bed dressed in soft white bedding, set on warm wood floors beneath creamy plaster walls. The room includes a low upholstered sofa, leather lounge chairs, a stone pedestal table, arched wall niches, and large sliding glass doors with floor-length curtains.

A modern master bedroom in soft neutral tones features a rounded upholstered bed, a velvet bench at the foot, and two brass globe pendant lights hanging on either side. The space includes a built-in wall niche with decor, a stone-topped dresser, and a calm minimalist aesthetic.

A modern master bedroom with a low wooden platform bed, neutral bedding, and a dark textured area rug over a polished concrete floor. A full wall of vertical wood slats includes built-in storage and a recessed TV, while large floor-to-ceiling windows bring in natural light and open views to greenery outside.

A modern master bedroom with a low wood bed centered against a dark textured accent wall, dressed in neutral bedding and flanked by small floating nightstands. A curved floor lamp adds soft light, while frosted glass sliding doors line the left side and a warm beige wall runs along the right.

A modern master bedroom with a black metal bed frame, beige bedding, and a simple abstract painting leaning against the wall. Soft beige curtains, a wood chair, and a white wardrobe create a calm, minimalist look with natural light and warm wood floors.

A modern master bedroom with a low wooden platform bed and built-in headboard shelf against a plain white wall. The room has cream walls, a single tall window for natural light, white bedding, a gray throw, and a beige carpet for a calm, minimalist feel.

A compact modern master bedroom with a low platform bed dressed in soft white bedding and a small rust-colored accent pillow. The room features a large taupe textured accent wall with a slim black shelf, light wood flooring, a bright window, and white built-in wardrobes along the right side.

A modern master bedroom with a black upholstered bed centered against a deep olive green accent wall. Gray bedding, black wall sconces, a full-length mirror, and light wood flooring create a clean, minimal look with warm evening lighting.

Try first

Cheapest first. Each is something you could do this weekend, or say to Room AI now.

1 Declutter first and swap bright white bulbs for warm ones; most rooms look more modern instantly.
2 Choose one large rug that the sofa sits on rather than a small one in front of it.
3 Replace busy curtains with plain full-height linen.
4 Add one piece with a curve, a round table or a curved sofa, to keep it from feeling boxy.