| Traditionally, modern interiors have been thought | | | | stated earlier- less is more. The idea here is to |
| to be cold and minimalist; but today's | | | | showcase space rather than things. Each piece |
| contemporary interiors are comfortable and | | | | should stand as individual and unique. |
| welcoming without being cluttered and dark. It's a | | | | Don't forget to take advantage of the structural |
| style that is as equally appropriate for offices and | | | | elements as well. Ducts can hang from ceilings, |
| stores as well as lofts and homes. | | | | broken bricks provide texture and exposed |
| Generally, simplicity, subtle sophistication, texture | | | | plumbing is perfectly acceptable as well! To draw |
| and clean lines create and define contemporary | | | | the eye, paint these structures with bold colors; |
| decorating. The idea is to showcase space rather | | | | or to diminish their importance, blend them in with |
| than things. By focusing on the color, space and | | | | the walls. |
| shape--modern interiors are sleek and fresh. | | | | Contemporary furniture is also the key to |
| | | | creating the modern look. Smooth, clean shapes |
| - Color | | | | are essential for the furniture pieces. Furniture |
| Neutrals, black and white are the main colors in | | | | pieces should be simple and uncluttered without |
| contemporary interiors. This palette is often | | | | curves or lots of decoration. Sofas, chairs and |
| brought to life with bright and bold color. Black is | | | | ottomans have exposed legs. Beds and chairs |
| most often used to ground and define a modern | | | | usually have no skirt, trim, fringe or tassels. |
| room. While walls are usually painted in basic | | | | Accent pillows add a shot of color and texture in |
| neutral, you can have a wonderful backdrop of | | | | clean geometric shapes. The "Chrystie Convertible |
| bold colored accessories. For example, choose | | | | Sofa" and "Modern Style Platform Bed" in our |
| artwork painted in bold colors. You can then add | | | | furniture section offers the perfect example of |
| throw pillows, picture frames and unique | | | | the modern look to be achieved. |
| accessories to bring out the colors in the artwork. | | | | So whether you have an office space, a living |
| - Lines and Space The most obvious and | | | | room or a bedroom to go modern with keep in |
| distinctive element to contemporary interior | | | | mind that less is more with modern decorating! |
| design is LINE. It can be found in the architectural | | | | Use furniture and accessories to make a bold |
| details, use of bold color blocks, high ceilings, bare | | | | statement. Use a basic background a shout with |
| windows and the geometric shapes in wall art and | | | | your favorite color on a piece that will stand out! |
| sculpture. The bare space on walls between | | | | Keep it smooth, clean, and geometric. In no time |
| pieces of furniture become just as important as | | | | at all you'll be able to transform your space into a |
| the areas filled with an object. Remember as we | | | | hip and modern area everyone will envy! |