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Organic Modern Decorating Ideas for Your Home

Good morning!  In today’s post I’m taking a look at organic modern interior design.  Since organic modern style (also known as modern organic style) features many of the same elements as modern coastal design, it’s an ideal complementary style for coastal decor lovers to incorporate in the living room, kitchen, bedroom, dining room, entry, or bathroom. 

Whether you’re already a fan of organic modern style, or are simply wondering what this popular design aesthetic is all about, I hope you’ll find some helpful ideas and inspiration in my post.

First, I’ll share an overview of organic modern design, then I’ll share some tips on how to decorate with organic modern style in your home, and last you’ll find several beautiful spaces featuring this aesthetic.

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First, what is organic modern style?

Organic modern style is an aesthetic that effortlessly blends design elements from Japandi, Scandinavian, and modern minimal style interiors, creating a serene and tranquil environment emphasizing warm tones and natural materials.

Modern open concept living room and great room looking into kitchen and dining area - studio mcgeeStudio McGee

Organic modern home decor emphasizes a warm, relaxed, and comfortable atmosphere in the home, making it one of the most popular design trends for 2024 into 2025.

Some key features of organic modern home decor include:

  • A neutral color palette – organic modern interiors embrace warm, neutral colors, such as creamy white, oatmeal, beige, camel, brown, and light grey, for a calm and serene atmosphere.
  • An emphasis on nature: – modern organic style incorporates natural materials with warmth and patina, such as reclaimed wood, stone, concrete, wool, sheepskin, silk, rattan, and jute. 
  • Comfort – furniture pieces in an organic modern home are typically comfortable and cozy, with plush sofas and chairs that are perfect for lounging.  Slipcovers and soft textiles like cotton, linen, and wool are also commonly used.
  • Minimalism – organic modern spaces often reflect a less-is-more perspective, relying on the home’s architecture and connection to the outdoors to provide visual interest.

The Life Styled Co.

How to bring the organic modern aesthetic to your home

To bring organic modern style to your home, begin with a warm, neutral color palette; add in a mix of modern and vintage elements; layer on plenty of texture via rugs, curtains, throw pillows, and blankets in sumptuous fabrics like cashmere, sheepskin, wool, and linen; and finish with some natural elements, such as plants, trees, and branches.

Jenni Kayne

Materials used in an organic modern style home might include wood ceiling treatments, shimmering zellige tile, stone flooring, aged copper and brass fixtures, weathered wood, stucco, marble, and travertine.

Love this beautiful kitchen design with woven counter stools, cone pendant lights, open shelving and natural and organic elements - intimate living interiors - Mediterranean style kitchenIntimate Living Interiorssimilar counter stools

Organic Modern Decorating Ideas

1. Start with a warm, neutral color palette

Organic modern home decor is typically based on a warm, neutral color palette, so your first step is to add some neutral colors in your home decor.  Think white, off-white, beige, taupe, camel, soft gray, and oatmeal.

Love this beautiful modern living room design with wicker side chairs, a wood ceiling, fireplace, and neutral furniture and decor - the life styled coThe Life Styled Co.

These colors create a calm and soothing atmosphere that’s perfect for an organic modern home.

Alexis Andra Austin

2. Choose comfortable furniture

To create a relaxed an organic modern aesthetic in the living room, look for comfortable, cozy furniture like plush sofas and chairs.

An open-layout living room is the perfect place to incorporate organic modern design.

Love this beautiful modern living room design with a large sectional, marble coffee tables, and neutral decor and furniture - living room decor - living room furniture - organic modern decor - warm neutral living room - modern earthy living room ideas - the life styled coThe Life Styled Co.

A modern organic living room typically incorporates an abundance of natural elements such as wood, baskets, natural rugs, woven light fixtures, and fabrics like cotton and linen. 

Light neutral upholstery fabrics and soft textiles like cotton, linen, velvet, and wool are also commonly used in modern organic decor.

Stunning modern living room design with a curved sofa - the lifestyled co - living room ideasThe Life Styled Co.similar sofa

3. Layer on the textures and textiles

Organic modern interior design relies heavily on textures to create a warm and inviting atmosphere, so feel free to mix and match different textures like woven furniture, linen, cotton, wool, jute, and leather to add warmth and depth to your space. 

A sheepskin throw, textured pillow, and soft throw blanket bring a warm and cozy aesthetic to this chic organic modern bedroom design.  

Jenni Kayne

Modern organic interior design also embraces comfort, so don’t forget to add in plenty of soft and cozy textiles to your design.

Pure Salt Interiors

Layer in textured throw pillows, plush area rugs, and soft blankets and throws to give your space a cozy, welcoming feel.

Jute rugs, fabric ottomans, and boucle’ chairs are also great options to add depth and texture to your space.

The Life Styled Co.

4. Emphasize natural elements and materials

One of the key elements of organic modern design is integration with nature, so make sure to incorporate natural elements such as wood, stone, and plants in your design.

 Lindye Galloway Studio

Bring the outdoors in with potted plants, branches, and woven rugs.

Love this beautiful organic modern living room design with a fireplace, built-in shelving, and a round wood coffee table - the life styled co.The Life Styled Co.

Stone accents, like a natural stone coffee table, fireplace, or floor, can also help create a sense of groundedness in your space.

Natural materials add warmth and texture to your home and create a connection to the outdoors, which is a hallmark of organic modern interior design.

The Life Styled Co.

5. Keep it simple

Organic modern interior design is minimal, unpretentious, and unfussy, with an emphasis on comfort and ease, so avoid clutter and excessive decorations. 

Instead, choose a few key pieces that are both functional and beautiful.

Jenni Kaynethrow

Modern organic design features casual and simple decor, such as woven baskets, natural fibers, and vintage finds. 

Since organic modern decor is all about simplicity and ease, it’s a good idea to keep your spaces uncluttered and light. 

the life styled co - organic modern living roomThe Life Styled Co.

Choose furniture with clean lines and simple silhouettes, and avoid anything overly ornate or fussy.

A limited color palette of neutral tones and earthy hues will help create a cohesive look throughout the space.

Organic Modern Room Ideas and Inspiration

Organic modern design can easily be incorporated in any area of your home, indoors and out. 

Here are a few ideas for how to create the modern organic look in different rooms of your home:

Organic modern living room ideas

Oversized artwork is a great way to bring a feeling of warmth to an organic modern living room. 

Pure Salt Interiors

The Life Styled Co.

Studio McGee

The Life Styled Co.

Intimate Living Interiors

Light and Dwell

Beautiful modern living room design with built in shelving and neutral tones - Amber InteriorsAmber Interior Design

Love this beautiful modern living room design with a wood plinth style coffee table, fireplace, tv wall, tall windows and ceilings, neutral decor and furniture, and chandelier - le clair decorLeclair Decor

Love this beautiful modern living room design with woven chairs, a wood coffee table, and built in shelves and cabinets next to the tv - organic modern decor - modern organic living room - coastal modern interior design - pure salt interiorsPure Salt Interiors

Love this light and airy modern living room design with a large sectional, round wood coffee table, and neutral furniture and decor - living room ideas - living room furniture - living room table ideas - living room decor - modern coastal living room Pure Salt Interiors – similar sectionals herehere and here – similar coffee tables here and here

Beautiful beach house style decorating ideas to bring a touch of modern organic coastal style to your living room, bedroom, kitchen and home in 2024 - organic modern living room ideas - coastal living rooms - beachy room inspo - jenni kayneJenni Kayne

Pure Salt Interiors

Love this beautiful California casual living room design featuring warm wood elements, neutral decor and furniture, and soft layered textures Pure Salt Interiors

Beautiful modern living room with large white sectional, neutral decor, and leather ottoman coffee table - living room furniture - living room table - living room design - open concept living room ideasPure Salt Interiors

Organic modern kitchen ideas

Love this modern kitchen design with natural wood kitchen cabinets, white countertops, black framed windows, and greenery - kitchen remodel - kitchen cabinet ideas - modern kitchen ideas - mowery marsh architectsMowery Marsh Architects

studio mcgee modern kitchenStudio McGee

The Life Styled Co.

Bria Hammel Interiors

Intimate Living Interiors

Love this beautiful modern kitchen design with white cabinets and a vintage rug - kitchen ideas - kitchen decor - kitchen cabinet ideas - kitchen window ideas - kitchen remodelKristan and Co.

Love this beautiful white oak and white kitchen design - studio mcgeeStudio McGee

Love this beautiful kitchen design with light wood cabinets and a grey kitchen island - kitchen remodel - jean stoffer designJean Stoffer Design

Pure Salt Interiors

Love this beautiful kitchen design with curved counter stools, modern cone pendant lights, and a wood island - studio mcgeeStudio McGeecounter stools – pendant lights

Pure Salt Interiors

Studio McGee – similar basket bowlscounter stoolspendant lights

Love this beautiful modern organic kitchen design with a light wood island and a warm aesthetic - pure saltPure Salt Interiors

Organic modern bedrooms

Pure Salt Interiors

Intimate Living Interiors

Beautiful bedroom design ideas and inspiration for decorating a master bedroom, small bedroom, guest room decor, modern spaces, coastal bedrooms & more - amber interiorsAmber Interior Design

The Life Styled Co.ottoman

Love this beautiful modern master bedroom with cozy luxurious bedding and neutral decor - pure salt interiorsPure Salt Interiors

Studio McGee

Pure Salt Interiors

Love this beautiful modern bedroom design with a black canopy bed and neutral bedding, rugs, furniture, and decor - modern farmhouse bedroom - bedroom decor - kelsey leigh design co.Kelsey Leigh Design Co.knit throw blanket

Love this beautiful bedroom idea with two beds, a woven light fixture, and neutral decor and furniture - guest bedroom ideas - guest bedroom decor - guest room - coastal bedroom - coastal decorPure Salt Interiors

Modern organic dining room ideas

Love this beautiful modern organic dining room design ideas and trends for 2024, with designer inspiration, lighting, rugs, furniture, tables, chairs, sideboards, artwork, kitchen breakfast nooks, and more - remedy designRemedy Design Firm

Love this beautiful modern organic dining room with built in bench seating, slipcovered dining chairs, and woven pendant lights - anthology studioAnthology Creative Studiowoven pendants

The Life Styled Co.

Studio McGee

Lindye Galloway Studio

Pure Salt Interiors

Intimate Living Interiors

AKB Design Studio

lindye galloway kitchen dining room breakfast nookLindye Galloway Studio

Love this beautiful modern dining room with a round wood dining table, wishbone style wood dining chairs, and a large woven pendant lightPure Salt Interiorschandelierdining chairs

Modern organic entryway ideas

The Life Styled Co.

Love this beautiful entryway design with a warm aesthetic and chic neutral decor - west of mainWest of Main

Beautiful entryway with rustic console table - arch digest - rh interior designArchitectural Digest

Beautiful entryway design with wood console table - amber interior designAmber Interior Design

Love this beautiful entryway with a wood bench, oversized landscape artwork, and light Scandinavian style - entryway ideas - entryway decor - Lindye Galloway Lindye Galloway Studio – artwork – similar bench here, here, and here

Love this beautiful contemporary entryway design with a large wood credenza and two mirrors - amber interior designAmber Interior Design

Organic modern bathroom inspiration

meg mcsherry interiors bathroomMeg McSherry Interiors

Beautiful bathroom design ideas for 2024, with transitional style bathrooms, master and small bathroom designs, decor ideas, vanity trends, modern coastal bathrooms, elegant powder rooms, shower tile ideas, narrow bathroom designs, and more - the life styled coThe Life Styled Co.

Pure Salt Interiors

olive and oak interiors bathroomOlive and Oak Interiors

pure salt interiors powder room bathroomPure Salt Interiors

the life styled co bathroomThe Life Styled Co.

Studio McGee

Pure Salt Interiors

lindye galloway bathroomLindye Galloway Studio

Anthology Creative Studio

Lindye Galloway Studio

Where to shop for organic modern decor and furniture in 2024

Investing in organic modern decor and furniture doesn’t have to break the bank.  

Below are a few of my favorite places to shop for decor, rugs, lighting, pillows, coffee tables, sofas, chairs, and sectionals with organic modern style:

McGee & Co.
The Life Styled Co.
Lindye Galloway Shop
Jenni Kayne
Dear Keaton
Pottery Barn
Arhaus
Lulu and Georgia
Crate & Barrel
Amber Interior Design
Serena & Lily
Wayfair

Organic modern sofas, sectionals, and chairs

Organic modern coffee table ideas

Organic modern rugs

Organic modern wall art

Organic modern decor and pillows

Organic modern lighting ideas

Whether you’re looking to update your living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, or patio, organic modern interior design offers a chic, laid-back aesthetic that’s perfect for any style of home.

By incorporating a neutral color palette, natural materials, layered textures and textiles, comfortable furniture, and minimal decor, you can easily bring this modern organic style to your home.

For more ideas and inspiration on how to decorate with organic modern style, here are a few popular posts from Jane at Home

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Modern Coastal Decorating Ideas for Your Home

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What is Coastal Grandmother Style? (and why I’m loving this trend)

My Favorite Nancy Meyers Interiors (and How to Get Her Style)

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A Simple Guide to Mixing Metals in the Bathroom

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Beautiful Coastal Bathroom Ideas and Trends for 2024

Modern Kitchen Pendant Lighting Ideas You Will Love

I hope you found this post informative and helpful.  Please let me know if you have any questions about organic modern or organic coastal design and decor.  Have a wonderful day! xo Jane

 

With its warm and cozy aesthetic, organic modern interior design is the perfect decor style to elevate your living room, bedroom, kitchen, entry, dining room, bathroom, and home!

 

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