The interiors of a modern home in white and gray look clean and fresh but sometimes lack warmth. In these two contemporary home designs, we’ll see how faded wood accents add subtle visual heat to the palette, without pushing the aesthetic into a rustic realm. Our first distinctive home interior design includes an airy open plan with a double height living space. Light wood accents soften the monochromatic tone, adding areas of texture and interest. Our second home tour takes place in a smaller home with a relaxed atmosphere. Here, faded wood elements are complemented by an earthy olive green infusion, which links a cohesive chromatic story across the entire apartment.
At the heart of our first signature living space, nesting coffee tables create a warm moment of wood color and texture on a large area rug.
The dark gray sofa complements the light wood elements in the room. Opposite the sofa, a modern fireplace blazes brightly within a wooden surround. A wood burner accentuates the entire fireplace wall, while fluted wood panels add a short crown of texture to the top of the chimney chest.
The double height living room has a predominantly white décor design, creating a cool and airy aesthetic. Wooden elements contrast with the coolness of the blank background.
Modern stair design breaks through the crisp white décor scheme with natural wood countertops and stands. Glass vases are filled with floral displays to create a simple botanical table centerpiece.
Under the stairs, the white wall is trimmed with a decorative scalloped edge.
Wooden venetian blinds cover windows.
A wine storage wall decorates the formal dining area. Gray upholstered chairs surround a modern racetrack-style dining table.
Throughout the room, a casual dining setting is decorated with vibrant artwork and a more minimalist wooden dining set. Two modern wall lamps and a contemporary linear pendant light illuminate the space. See more ideas for stylish linear hanging lights.
A large kitchen island presents a spacious kitchen design in white and wood. Stainless steel kitchen utensils add a metallic luster.
A small scoop hides food clutter away when guests are in the large open plan living space.
The kitchen ceiling is heated with wood cladding. The cladding also acts as a visual division technique to separate the cooking space from the dining room and sitting area.
The herringbone wood floors are offset by the durable black tile in the home’s entryway. Large planter pot prevents sudden relocation.
A home office space is set up for multiple people to use simultaneously, making chores and homework easier.
A custom-made bookcase connects the main workspace, while a double workspace is built into a bright spot below the home office windows. See more inspiration for duplex workspaces.
The bathroom is covered in a mixture of small white tiles and large marble counterparts. A wood vanity unit and a pair of bathroom vanity lamps warm up the look.
The second bathroom features an attractive arched ceiling. Terracotta floor tiles warmly complement the wood vanity cabinet.
In this small home design, light wood accents are combined with olive green elements to expand the earthen dividers. Gray modular sofa arranged on both sides. One side overlooks the TV, while the other side forms a place for conversation along with a modern lounge chair.
The living room is carpet-free, leaving the focus on wood floor treatment.
Two small side tables wrap around the edges of the sofa.
The kitchen island features an olive green support column, which matches the kitchen base units.
The stove is located on the food island, bringing the chef closer to the dinner guests.
A wide column of color forms a wall of green kitchen units and a green paneled bathroom block.
A textured backsplash wall builds interest in the back of this open plan living space.
The raised floor area that leads to the bathroom is covered in small green mosaic tiles, providing playful definition from the rest of the apartment. Modern wall sconces light up the windowless area.
The curved wall creates a cozy cocoon around the entrance to the house. There is a full length mirror by the front door.
LED strips highlight the raised floor area for both safety and beauty.
A globe-compatible floor lamp illuminates the other side of the room.
Green tiled floor leads to vanity area and en-suite bathroom.
A wooden slatted door separates the bedroom’s vanity area from the private shower and toilet area.
A luxurious white marble sink hangs over the edge of a modern wood vanity unit.
The apartment’s second double bedroom is colored with a green upholstered headboard and a matching throw.
A wall-mounted desk creates a workspace in the bedroom that can be used as a dressing table. Small table lamp that provides focused task lighting. See more ideas for unique table lamps.
The apartment’s last double bedroom receives an unexpected red spot.
The red office chair coordinates with the red frame in the modern office design.
The spacious white bathroom is furnished with a floating wooden vanity. A racetrack-style bathtub draws a soft silhouette.
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