A living room, also called as the family room, is a room where you spend a lot of your time relaxing with family, friends and guests. You will always want your living room to be designed in a way, such that, it matches your personal style. This personalized style of your home, especially of your living room, says something about your tastes and preferences. Whether you like natural wood surfaces or metallic finishes, dark or light coloured, modern furniture is a great way to show off your modern tastes and preferences.