In most contemporary homes, we’ve moved away from the stuffy and formal living rooms of old and turned these spaces into places to really live in—whether it’s entertaining or everyday relaxing with family and close friends. Whether you have an open floor plan with a living space that’s out in the open for all to see, or simply spend time every day in your living space, it’s important that this central space in our homes is designed both for function and for style that can be enjoyed day in and day out. There are many contemporary styles that are gaining steam today that meet these criteria, with many based on simplicity and highlighting sustainable and natural colors, furnishings and decor. One such trend is the Organic Modern look.

What is the Organic Modern interior design trend?

The Organic Modern design style is all about organic elements and modern simplicity. The key to this look is striking the balance of natural textures and colors with sleek and modern silhouettes. You can learn more about this trend and get inspiration for bringing this look into your own home by viewing our Organic Modern design trend board. This trend/mood board features living room furniture ideas, a color palette suggestion, and organic modern themed accent pieces and décor.

The Color Palette

Like many design trends based on modern and contemporary styles, the Organic Modern design primarily features neutral hues. Light and bright neutrals will typically serve as the backdrop, and be featured in the main furniture pieces. Grey and blacks bring contrast to this living room design, giving it that finishing touch; while greenery brings in little pops of freshness and color. Our Organic Modern living room trend board features the following colors:

• Extra White SW7006
• Iron Ore SW7069
• Dorian Gray SW7017

Furniture for the Organic Modern Mood Board

The heart of the living room design is the seating and conversation area, which features an estate sofa. This large sofa has modern clean lines yet also brings in lots of textures with its accent pillows. With the subtle styling, the sofa has a slightly modern Bohemian feel to it, but it is transitional enough to work with any contemporary style. The light-colored polyester fabric content makes this sofa not only a showstopper when you see it in person, but soft and cleanable as well. Its large scale makes it beautiful to float in the room, no need to hide the back of this sofa along a wall if you don't have to! A matching chair brings balance to the room, creating a cozy conversation area that’s a little sophisticated and greatly inviting.

We paired the sofa and chair with a wood coffee table and matching sideboard that bring an elevated and coordinated look into the living space. Both offer an organic and natural wood texture, while also featuring sleek modern lines. The sideboard features a cool broken front design that goes across the three doors. The coffee table has contemporary simple, clean lines and a naturally rustic texture that brings a hint of warmth to the room. The light finish is reminiscent of driftwood, which lends an organic feel to the space. No two tables are exactly alike.

The seating area is completed with a beautiful area rug, which brings texture and pattern to your room. The basket weave has the look of an old paver patio worn over time. This rug features great dimensions and soft colors.

How do I choose artwork for my Organic Modern room?

Every room needs artwork, and wall art is a great medium for bringing in a modern touch to your space. For this room, we’ve chosen a New York cityscape. Manhattan's skyline is captured in black and white. The dramatic contrasts of light and shadow on the background buildings and the bridge itself add to the overall impression of this photography.

And you can’t appreciate all these special touches without the right lighting. A floor lamp and table lamp are simple, stylish and sophisticated, and they add brightness to the space.

Looking to create your own Organic Modern design style?

The primary rule for Organic Modern design styles is: less is more. Start by selecting a sofa with a modern silhouette and add some throw pillows in different textures in monochromatic tones and colors. Next, add some accent tables in a distressed wood to give your space an organic and natural feeling. Finish the space off with some beautiful greenery and a few modern accessories.

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