How do you design a space that’s simultaneously effortless, elevated, and down-to-earth? An organic modern living room is the answer.
If you’re not yet familiar — welcome! — this design style favors neutral colors, plenty of natural textures, soft, rounded shapes, and moments of stunning simplicity. Really, it’s all about getting the best of both worlds; organic modern spaces are simultaneously personality-driven and understated as they pull off this balancing act. Best of all, this style works wonderfully in just about any space, whether you choose to put together an organic modern bedroom or make the ideal gathering place with an organic modern living room.
There are countless ways you can nail this look in your own space, whether you have a penchant for interesting natural textures (burlwood, anyone?) or you love the look of an all-white space but want it to feel a bit more inviting. For more inspiration, look no further than Havenly lead designer Kelsey Fischer’s roundup below of her favorite organic modern living rooms.
1. Organic Modern Living Room: Easy Accents
One crucial characteristic of organic modern style is that it errs on the side of being understated. Read: less is more. In this living room, just a few key pieces of furniture come together to make an elegant sitting area. What makes the arrangement feel artful are a few unexpected details: the rust-colored upholstery of the armchair and the sculptural body of the side table.
2. Organic Modern Living Room: Warm Ochre
A perfect ochre hue is the ideal accent color for an organic modern living room — it’s bold in comparison with its beige surroundings but still works as a neutral tone. A touch of mixed textures, in the form of velvet upholstery and a wicker floor lamp, gives this space a more styled finish.
3. Organic Modern Living Room: Luxe Elements
This space is all about texture. A rust-colored velvet sofa, a moody black marble coffee table, cane-backed accent chairs, and a sheepskin throw bring a sense of warmth and intimacy to this space. A warm, peach-toned wall color that evokes the feeling of an old Italian villa adds to the overall charm.
4. Organic Modern Living Room: Crisp Contemporary
With its neutral color palette and sleek silhouettes — in the form of a simple bench-style coffee table and a mid-century-inspired leather sofa — this organic modern living room is a minimalist’s dream. A few bits of foliage and some abstract throws give it a more lived-in feel.
5. Organic Modern Living Room: Blended Effect
A foundation of all-cream everything — walls, sectional, rug — is a common feature of organic modern style. It allows you to have fun with layering without diminishing the space’s minimalist appeal. A few textured throws and a wicker pendant lamp make a considerable impact relative to their size.
6. Organic Modern Living Room: Bold Burl
The standout feature of this living room — a large burl wood coffee table — adds visual texture to the space, as does an antique-inspired rug. The soft, low-profile armchair and sofa give the room a grounded effect that keeps it feeling relaxed and welcoming.
7. Organic Modern Living Room: Statement Wall
Here’s proof you don’t have to turn to bright colors or prints to make your space feel dynamic and exciting. An accent wall with an artistic arrangement of mounted sisal baskets brings a curated feeling to this minimalist space.
8. Organic Modern Living Room: Pops of Color
Colors outside of a neutral palette aren’t a typical feature of organic modern interiors — but the right hues can be incorporated into this style with great results. It’s all about balance! Here, a few strategic pops of terra cotta and rust warm up a mostly cream-colored space.
9. Organic Modern Living Room: Dreamy Den
Here’s a great way to design a relaxed, soothing space: Line your walls with a deep, low-profile, L-shaped sectional that practically blends into the wall behind it. The effect is similar to a retro sunken living room but upgraded to feel more modern and crisp.
10. Organic Modern Living Room: Extra Plush
Similarly, a large white sectional dominates this sophisticated space, but a few luxurious details give the space a slightly more formal appeal. One leather-backed armchair, a black sculptural side table, and a large piece of abstract art contrast the pillow-covered sectional’s more casual vibe.
11. Organic Modern Living Room: Warm Gray
Earth tones not quite your thing? Not a problem. The right gray can work wonderfully as an alternative neutral in an organic modern living room. The upholstery of this deep sofa has warm undertones, which allows it to mingle well with a warm wood ceiling and a jute accent chair.
12. Organic Modern Living Room: Clean Lines
The sophisticated style of the furniture in this organic modern living room elevates the space. A Jeanneret-style chair, a sculptural bench-style coffee table, and a sleek chaise give the room a curated feel, as does the massive, minimalist artwork that hangs above the sofa.
13. Organic Modern Living Room: Simple Abstractions
Just a touch of pattern can help to liven up a minimalist space — see how an abstract cream area rug and a few boho throw pillows enhance this simplistic living room. With its large, pillar-style legs, the black coffee table also transforms the space while keeping it looking effortless.
14. Organic Modern Living Room: Natural Textures
The materials you bring into an organic modern interior have a considerable impact on the rest of the space. Elements of warm woods — in this space’s hardwood flooring, coffee table, and side table — lend the room a cozy feel, as does the leather detailing on a cream-colored armchair.
15. Organic Modern Living Room: Architectural Marvel
If you’re lucky to have a home with “great bones,” take advantage of it. The floor-to-ceiling windows are the indisputable standout of this space — so a paper lantern draws the eye upwards to them, and soft, rounded furniture makes a welcome contrast to their more dynamic, angular look.
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