| The modern movement took place in the mid | | | | match your theme. There is no need for a lot a |
| 20th century. This movement discovered that | | | | clutter. The idea behind this style of decoration is |
| even simple mass produced items could be | | | | to give your room a bright and airy feeling. Do |
| beautiful. What has survived of this style has led | | | | not take from it by adding too many knick |
| to designs that are both smart and attractive. | | | | knacks. While you can have too many knick |
| This style uses mostly light but not cool colored | | | | knacks you can not have too much light. |
| walls and accessories in which use geometric | | | | Lighting is very important in the room as well. |
| designs in bright colors. Additionally it is common | | | | Floor to ceiling windows that offer a lot of sunlight |
| to see compact furniture paired with many | | | | are ideal, but if you do not have access to this |
| unusual man made materials. The modern | | | | kind of natural light there are other options. |
| decorating style has commonly become known as | | | | Consider a few very simple lamps or install some |
| retro today and is consider quite fashionable. This | | | | hidden track lighting. Both of these will give ample |
| look can easily and inexpensively be achieved | | | | light without detracting from your design. Another |
| through smart shopping. Keep this and the | | | | great accessory that should be used in this room |
| following tips in mind if you are considering giving | | | | is an area rug. |
| any room in your home a face lift. | | | | Area rugs provide comfort and warmth to your |
| There is no limit to the colors you can use to | | | | home. Additionally they can help keep your home |
| achieve a look from the modern movement; | | | | cleaner. Find an area rug, that does not have a |
| however certain colors will fit better than others. | | | | pattern on it or find an area rug that is a solid |
| Try to use white as your main color. While this | | | | neutral color. Make sure that the area rug fits well |
| may seem a bit dull it fits the clean cut look you | | | | in the room. This means it should compliment your |
| are trying to accomplish and will not clash with | | | | accessories and be the correct size for the space |
| any of the bright accent colors you will be using. | | | | you use it in. |
| For accent colors think about mixing and matching. | | | | An item being correct for the space you use it in |
| Other muted tones should be used to add a bit of | | | | is really what all good decor is about. So follow |
| contrast to the white. This looks great on the | | | | that simple rule and your theme will be perfect. |
| curtains and furniture alike. So when you are | | | | Remember that all of these items are retro and |
| picking such things as, candle holders and picture | | | | shop smart by shopping at thrift stores and your |
| frames go for these accent colors. Keep all of | | | | decor will be inexpensive as well. |
| your décor simple and clean so that it will | | | | |