Calm & Minimal

Modern Interior Design Ideas for Indian Homes

Modern interior design grew out of the early twentieth-century modernist movement, with the Bauhaus school and architects who believed form should follow function and decoration should go. Its hallmarks are clean straight lines, low furniture, glass, brushed steel and lacquered wood, a strict black, white and grey palette with one bold accent, and recessed or linear lighting. Everything is ordered and uncluttered. In Indian homes it suits new apartments and villas with large windows, and it pairs naturally with modular kitchens and handle-less wardrobes.

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Modern: Clean lines, glass and steel, a neutral black-white-grey palette, nothing extra.

What defines it

Clean straight-lined, low-profile furniture
Glass and brushed steel details
Black, white and grey palette with one accent
Recessed and linear LED lighting
Large-format matt floor tiles

Colours

white · black · grey · one bold accent such as cobalt

Works best in

living room · kitchen · bedroom · study

For Indian homes

Large-format matt vitrified tiles keep the floor seamless and are easy to mop in dusty cities, while glass tabletops should be toughened glass for safety in homes with children.

How it works

1Take one photo of your room — any phone, any light.
2Pick a style, a colour or a look. Change only what you ask for.
3See the finished room in about 30 seconds, then try another.

Questions people ask

What are the key features of modern interior design?

Straight lines, minimal ornament, a neutral palette of black, white and grey, materials like glass, steel and lacquered wood, open plans, and lighting built into ceilings or walls rather than decorative fixtures.

How do I stop a modern room from feeling cold?

Add one warm material, such as a walnut sideboard or a wool rug, choose warm-white lighting around 3000K, and bring in a large plant or a piece of art with a single strong accent colour.