Modern & Contemporary Home Decor
Decorate your space with home decor that reflects your personal taste and lends added color and comfort to your home. From wall art and decorative objects to throw pillows and accessories for enhanced organization, contemporary home decor encompasses a wide range of designs for every room. Contemporary home decor styles vary, too, ranging from midcentury modern to postmodern to Bauhaus industrial – and more. Ultimately, modern home decor is evergreen. While some modern decor designs lean minimal, marked by neutral hues and clean lines, others are more playful, characterized by bright colors, inviting textures, and charming motifs. Discover decor that speaks to you and transform your space with contemporary home decor from Herman Miller.
Types of Home Decor
Wall Decor & Clocks
Modern wall decor includes posters, framed photographs, wall clocks, wall textiles, such as tapestries and linen textile panels, and more. This type of home decor can be used to liven both small and large rooms. Shop Herman Miller’s wide range of wall art and wall decor, including a broad selection of clocks by George Nelson – such as his iconic Sunburst wall clock, Eye Clock, and more.
Decorative Objects
Designed to add character to your space, decorative objects – such as home sculptures, bookends, and mobiles – bring color and charm to blank spaces throughout your home. If you’re looking for coffee table decor, consider arranging modern decorative objects alongside a candle or vase of fresh flowers. Or display small sculptures and bookends on your shelving.
Throw Pillows & Blankets
Decorative throw pillows and throw blankets pull double duty: They add color and texture to your living room or bedroom seating while offering additional comfort. To create a warm, inviting space, choose two to three decorative throw pillows for your sofa or bed. Drape a cozy blanket over the arm of your sofa or keep one in a decorative basket nearby.
Rugs & Textiles
Similar to throw pillows and blankets, rugs instantly add texture and warmth to a space. Plush, high-pile rugs can be used to cushion hard flooring in living areas, while durable flatwoven runners add softness to high-traffic halls and entryways. At Herman Miller, shop modern area rugs and runners that range in style from subtle and neutral to bright and boldly patterned.
Storage Accessories
Design-forward storage accessories are at once functional and beautiful. Designed to enhance organization throughout your home, storage accessories include modern coat racks, decorative baskets, bins, desktop trays, and more. Shop storage accessories at Herman Miller to create a well-organized, clutter-free home.
Planters & Pots
Add a potted plant or two to your living room, bedroom, or home office – anywhere that could benefit from a pop of greenery. Modern planters and plant pots come in various designs, materials, and sizes. Many are suitable for indoor or outdoor use. At Herman Miller, shop durable modern planters and pots.
How to Decorate a Living Room
A central gathering place for family and friends, the living room presents a unique decorating opportunity. Curate a comfortable ambiance; display some of your favorite pieces of decor; incorporate practical pieces of decor, too. Decorating a living room is about creating an inviting atmosphere.
To start, it’s helpful to decide on a design scheme or color palette that creates a common thread throughout your decor. Look at your existing living room furniture as a canvas – choose a color palette that aligns with the colors and patterns of your existing furniture, or aim for contrast, and decorate with colors that will stand out in the space. Splashes of bright color, graphic patterns, and inviting textures can create focal points in your living room.
Next, look at your living room walls and identify areas that could benefit from wall art, wall clocks, wall mirrors, and other wall decor. Test different arrangements of wall decor by laying pieces out on the floor. Look for wall art and decor that is proportionate to the size of your walls. For example, large-scale pieces of art are fitting for large rooms with high ceilings, whereas smaller pieces of wall art and decor are more proportionate to compact rooms. Hang mirrors across from windows where they can reflect natural light and brighten the space.
Next, look at surfaces throughout your living room that could benefit from decor. A coffee table is the perfect place to decorate with coffee table books by your favorite artists and authors, quirky decorative objects, and other items that invite interaction. If you have a fireplace, decorate the mantel with living room decor – such as tall vases, candleholders and candles, and small sculptures. Don’t forget about your sofa and chairs. Throw pillows and blankets add color, texture, and coziness to lounge seating. Finally, place potted plants in bright corners to bring life and greenery to your space.
How to Decorate a Bedroom
When decorating a bedroom, think about maximizing comfort and creating a space where you feel truly at home. Consider a calming color palette, soothing small-scale patterns, and cozy textures to create a place conducive to rest and relaxation. In addition to wall art and charming decorative objects, consider decorating your bedroom with art by your favorite artists, meaningful collectibles, or souvenirs from your vacations. Hang mirrors where they’ll be most convenient, such as beside a closet or above a dresser. Choose a bedroom rug that feels luxurious underfoot and layer your bed in lush throw pillows and blankets.