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As the home design pendulum swings, there’s always those classic design styles that stay timeless and cozy. One of those being: modern cottage decor.
I have to say, when modern and cozy elements collide, I’m in my happy place. That’s why I love modern cottage decor. My Pinterest feed is consistently hitting me adorable cottage core living room designs that makes my heart so happy. While I love a room makeover, spending a ton of money to transform a space is never something I prefer to do. That’s why finding a good deal and high quality pieces are a must.
If you’re looking to create a modern cottage living room in your apartment or home, I’ve rounded up some of the cutest, more affordable furniture and decor options. Everything from cozy sofas, to coffee tables and everything in between. All these pieces will transform your living room into a place you never want to leave.
Keep scrolling for 21 furniture and decor ideas that’ll help you create the modern cottage living room of your dreams.
21 Modern Cottage Living Room Decor Ideas
Comfy Seating
Creating a cozy environment is essential in cottage design. Look for upholstered furniture with traditional and modern elements. A solid color sofa with patterned accent chairs adds texture and visual interest to a space.
1. Lucia Slipcovered Sofa
2. Asheena Upholstered Arm Chair
3. Mariposa Upholstered Slipper Chair
4. Ashlyn Foot Stool
Cottage-Inspired Tables
An easy way to add warmth and character to your living room is through cottage-inspired tables. Tables with whimsical details–like scallops, carved details or unique designs — will give your living room personality.
5. Lola Coffee Table
6. Trellis Buffet
7. Kane Side Table
Textiles
Area rugs, curtains and other textiles help to pull a space together and make it feel even more cozy. If you don’t add anything else to your living room, one thing you must add is an area rug. A more neutral rug color scheme on the floor creates a moment for patterns in the chairs, pillows or curtains to stand out.
8. Maison Natural Rug
9. Light Jute Rug
10. Sorrel Toile Cotton Curtain
11. Renata Cozy Eyelash Blanket
Living Room Lighting
Our tip for creating the ultimate cozy, cottage vibe in your living room is selecting the best lighting. Whether you’re looking for a floor lamp, table lamp or pendant to add to your space, look for pieces that blend a vintage style with more modern elements. The selection of lighting below, will do just that!
12. Downbridge Floor Lamp
13. Pleated Shade Metal Arch Table Lamp
14. Large Seagrass Table Lamp
15. Atlantic Pendant
Other Modern Cottage Living Room Decor
There’s nothing like adding the finishing pieces to a space to make it come to life. Vintage decor mixed with modern elements and fresh florals will marry the two design styles (modern and cottagecore) together.
16. Terracotta Vase
17. Artificial Ranunculus Flower Stems
18. Vintage Countryside Wall Art
19. Pink Cosmos Art Print
