| Now that you have decided you are interested in | | | | chrome metallic accents and heavy use of glass |
| contemporary home decor for your home, you | | | | or mirrors. In regard to contemporary furnishings, |
| must first learn the key elements. One thing to | | | | interior decorators usually opt for highly textured |
| remember when working in contemporary interior | | | | fabrics such as wool, linen and jute. Contemporary |
| design is the major rule "less is more". You will | | | | home decor often includes tile, vinyl or wood |
| never encounter clutter in contemporary home | | | | floors. In addition to this, many interior decorators |
| decor. Contemporary home decor is known for | | | | choose to include trendy rugs. |
| its clean lines and sleek sophistication. If you are a | | | | When selecting contemporary artwork for your |
| fan of ruffles, frills, floral patterns and tapestry, | | | | space, it is imperative to select a piece that you |
| contemporary design may not be best for you. | | | | personally find appealing. Some interior decorators |
| Common groundwork for contemporary interior | | | | also suggest composing one large collection of |
| design is bare windows and high ceilings. If your | | | | smaller individual pieces. |
| place consists of unusual architectural features | | | | Classic colors in contemporary design are black, |
| such as exposed pipes, don't worry, these | | | | white and beige. It is not uncommon to accent |
| features are workable. However, if your area | | | | these colors with a bold color. When using this |
| lacks any of these key features, you will focus | | | | method, it is most cost effective to select |
| heavily on furnishings to achieve the look you | | | | furniture in neutral colors and accent with bold |
| desire. | | | | colors. Using this methods make redecorating |
| Contemporary interior design can be identified by | | | | much more reasonable. Accent pieces are much |
| a few key trademarks. These trademarks are: | | | | less expensive than a sofa. |