While a house built this year according to current trends would be considered contemporary architecture, you don’t have to live in a contemporary house to decorate your living room with contemporary style. Using contemporary furniture and decor can bring a historic or midcentury home into the present and make it feel livable and tailored to present day lifestyles. Or it can make a dated cookie cutter apartment or new build home feel a bit more cutting edge. Check out these living rooms for ideas and inspiration on how to give your space some contemporary edge.