| One of the most popular themes of bedroom | | | | possible, a draw-out stool can make your |
| decor nowadays is the 'contemporary theme' or | | | | bedroom look very stylish indeed. |
| the 'modern style'. Contemporary style decor calls | | | | Rugs in white, black or beiges compliment the |
| for simplicity. It makes the bedroom look bigger, | | | | whole contemporary look. However, do not |
| clean and uncluttered. Here are tips to help you | | | | crowd the bedroom with too many furniture |
| achieve the contemporary look in your bedroom: | | | | pieces. |
| De-clutter | | | | Color |
| First of all get rid of all the clutter in your | | | | For a contemporary bedroom, opt for white, |
| bedroom. De-cluttering would help create abundant | | | | black, and chocolate brown colors and use one |
| space in the room. You can use a dressing table, | | | | accent color, be it red, yellow or green. The best |
| dresser, armoire or a bed with storage capacity | | | | thing about these colors is that they go well with |
| to help you organize and store things. But make | | | | most of the modern pieces of furniture. |
| sure that these pieces of furniture gel in well with | | | | Accessories |
| the rest of the furniture and the overall theme of | | | | For a contemporary look, less is more. So keep |
| the bed room decor. | | | | accessories to a minimum. However it doesn't |
| Placement of bed | | | | mean that you don't use accessories at all. |
| To give a contemporary look to the bedroom, | | | | Decorate the bedroom with sleek vases or |
| get a bed that is lower to the ground. A bed that | | | | artwork. But do not go overboard as too many |
| rests on a base rather than on a raised frame | | | | accessories will diminish the whole contemporary |
| has a more contemporary touch to it. If possible, | | | | look. Simple lines are great, but avoid ruffles, lace, |
| place the bed in the middle of the room so that | | | | and fringe. |
| the room looks more spacious. | | | | Framed black and white photos, wall hangings or |
| Furniture | | | | abstract art can add a new dimension to bed |
| For a contemporary bedroom, use dark colored | | | | room and make the walls come to life. You can |
| woods, glass, contemporary sofa and dark | | | | also adorn the room with items that reflect your |
| metals. Dark furnishings add an elegant and | | | | tastes and personality. |
| sophisticated touch to a bedroom. | | | | Lighting |
| Decorate the room with pieces of furniture that | | | | Lighting plays an important role in adding a whole |
| are simple in line and form. Avoid curves or | | | | new charm to a bedroom. Add a sleek bedside |
| ornate markings. Stick to the furniture which is | | | | lamp or hang an artistic chandelier (nothing too |
| beautiful and functional too. Use a couple of | | | | big) to bring about a contemporary feel to the |
| bedside tables on which you can put a piece of | | | | bedroom. |
| artwork or something useful such as a clock, | | | | The key to a contemporary look is 'the simpler, |
| books or a lamp. However avoid bulky designs | | | | the better'. Have minimal accessories and use |
| that look cumbersome. Large bedside tables may | | | | beige, black and white colors. Lots of people |
| offer ample storage space but they cover up too | | | | nowadays prefer contemporary style as they like |
| much area around the bed and make the | | | | the simplicity of the design. If you take care to |
| surrounding space look less. | | | | choose your decorative items wisely, you will |
| A smartly designed, sleek dressing table with a full | | | | have a fantastic looking bedroom as well as more |
| length mirror and a small chest of drawers, and if | | | | space to move around without difficulty. |