10 modern furniture in-room ideas to create a modern and timeless feel

The furniture in rooms on this list brings together all the key elements of modern design: slim seating, understated sofas, striking artwork, clear geometry, and lush textures. The resulting space offers form and function for a family movie night and an adults-only cocktail party.
The perfect symmetry of furniture in the room
Christina Boschetti of interior design firm Widell+Boschetti says the room's clean lines and symmetry of furniture arrangement complement the curved chairs, gold pendants, and circular architectural details. She chose solid-colored fabrics to maintain a focus on modern looks.
Graphic printing
Boschetti renovated the French colonial home with an emphasis on layered textures and patterns, including black and white patterns on the walls and furniture. Natural white oak cabinetry and shelving complement the hand-carved wooden light fixtures by Thomas Newman.
Natural curve
Boschetti says the precise angles and intricate styling of a narrow Brooklyn townhouse complement the unconventional curving seats, stools, and tables. "We like to have opposites talking to each other," she said.
Clean lines, and tones of furniture in the room
For the great room of this 1925 French Norman house, Boschetti used a monochromatic palette for the walls and trim, paired with furniture, string chandeliers, and vinyl mirrored paper on the ceiling. "The symmetrical layout, clean lines, and toned colors greatly modernize the space," she said.
Comfort industry
Concrete ceilings, industrial Windows, and a sleek fireplace could make this room feel cold and austere, so Boschetti kept it appealing and cozy with custom wallpaper, soft sheepskin textures, and curved hues.
Vintage meets modern
To showcase the client's collection of stained glass wall art, Boschetti added cleverly patterned wallpapers, contrasting shelving units, vintage decorative items, and natural leather and floral finishes.
Balance the Whimsy of furniture in the room
The symmetry of this room's ceiling, glass doors, and square armrests are balanced by striking curved chairs, playful murals, and coffee tables.
Statement art
In a room where neutral fabrics and colors call attention to modern shapes and materials, an oversized mural - made in bold hues and bright hues - defines the overall aesthetic.
Novel seat
Back-to-back textured seats offer sweeping views of the furniture in the room, while wall-mounted, lighted artwork and vintage posters are bold graphic additions.
Function and form
In this sunny furniture room, dark green shelving units provide functional space for the dry bar, while the large coffee table is a visual highlight with practicality. Boschetti says Elitis wallpaper connects the colors of furniture.