We live in a time with some of the best modern furniture available, so why not take advantage of the times? Some of the best modern furniture innovations have taken place in the living and dining rooms, bedrooms, or offices. 

Living Room

Since it’s usually the first room guests see, the living room is where modernization has to take place first. You have the opportunity to wow with seating, from wire and the classic swan-back recliner to metal chairs.

Leather chairs and couches also add a vintage aesthetic which goes great when paired with a dark wood coffee table or something glass. Chrome or luxurious veneer finishes on shelves can add a needed coloration for that added texture.

If you need something to rest your feet on after a long day, consider switching the leather with an ottoman made of metal or a stonework table. Of course, the living room isn’t the only place where seating and tables can be updated.

Dining Room

In many cases, modern doesn’t mean new and this is showcased in the dining area. A simple table can place the focus on a colorful meal, so the best modern tabletops are made of etched wood or fiberglass. Normal glass is fine, too, but fiberglass adds a nice sheen to the space.

Modern chairs come in all shapes and sizes for better back support, so a lot of it comes down to preference. Curved wood creates a sleek aesthetic while smooth metal chairs bring a historic atmosphere to the table, especially if your table has a metal frame around glass.

Shelving is a must, with open spaces and dark finishes being popular. Lighting features can illuminate a display inside walnut or mahogany wood shelves. The latter doesn’t need a stain or finish, as the dark-cherry color brings rich flavor to the room.

An ornate buffet can bring an air of sophistication to the dining room and complement a tall cabinet, but you might also think about investing in a modern light fixture over the table to bring the room together.

Bedroom

In your bedroom, a great place to start fresh is with the bed. Lately, a simplistic approach adds a modern flair so many people go with a steel frame or a wooden box frame with nothing around the mattress. The classic pincushion-look has made a comeback for headboards.

Your dresser is another opportunity to pop, whether you’re going for a vintage, natural-wood style or a dresser with a standout design. Geometric shapes, phrases in a foreign language, or iconic scenery are all common innovative designs.

Office Innovation

The office is supposed to be a clean space for work and creativity, so the modern approach takes that into account. One of the first modernizations has been to replace the outdated, clunky wooden desk with a sleek glass table with metal legs. 

A modern take on storage is to keep it separate from your work area for clear, uninhibited thinking. Getting a bookshelf with a veneer finish or slab doors can keep things feeling new, while a thermofoil filing cabinet will add storage for any budget.

Before You Leave

There are hundreds of options to modernize your home, from the living and dining rooms to an office or your bedroom. Each room can be its own masterpiece or you can make your home one aesthetic, but updating the furniture to bring out a modern feel can start with something above!