How to decorate a home interior in modern decor

by John Hassler 05/11/2025

Wooden table with chandelier on ceiling

As interior design changes, a newer, more simplistic style is now front and center. Modern interior home design can be mixed with industrial elements, natural materials and simple layers of patterns and hues. Here’s a beginners guide on how to create a modern design style in your home. 

Natural light

Start off by working with natural light. Utilize large windows if possible to allow more light to enter the space. If the room isn’t built with large windows, shift furniture in an open format to keep light and movement free flowing. Natural light leaves your room feeling airy and liberated. 

Transitional

In addition to natural light, transitional design can give your space a classic ambience. Transitional style refers to mixing more traditional designs with a modern approach to decorating. For example, you may decorate a dining room with a sleek, steel chandelier with a grand wooden dining table. This combination of old with the new is classy yet chic. 

Art-adorning walls

Add a dash of contemporary interior design with art. Adorn walls with fresh art suiting your liking. The art pieces on the wall should flow well with the design style your room is set in. 

For example, a modern living room may use simplistic, contemporary design art pieces to complement sleek modern furniture. Try to choose art complementing your room’s color scheme to create a cohesive, comfortable flow.

Modern interior design is fresh, elegant and simpler to achieve than you might expect. Visit your local home goods store today for a hands-on take at modern interior design ideas.

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John Hassler

Our goal is overcoming the housing challenge and getting to know one another, here is a bit about me. Providing you with professional guidance for buying and selling homes stems from an in-depth knowledge of the Twin Cities Best Homes and Neighborhoods. For us, the process is a simple one and starts with a conversation about your needs, desires and concerns. No contracts or promises up front. I ask only for the opportunity to understand your housing needs and have you become comfortable with my real estate knowledge and experience. I have lived throughout the metro area, have sold close to 1000 homes as well as built, remodeled and designed homes. My passion is assisting you in discovering that perfect home, location and setting that will bring you and your family pleasure and comfort for years to come. I would enjoy the opportunity to meet with you at your home, business or over a cup of coffee. I am readily available by email, text and enjoy a phone call as well. Please don’t hesitate to contact me, as I always enjoy a new opportunity to help someone!