| When decorating in the Modern style, always | | | | In the Modern or Urban style hardwood and |
| remember that form follows function. This is an | | | | concrete floors are the norm there is a need to |
| extremely futuristic look and lends itself to some | | | | have an assortment of area rugs to break up the |
| creativity. While some would consider this a very | | | | space and to add a warmth and a homey feel to |
| cold and impersonal look if done correctly it can | | | | the area. Using bright and abstract designed rugs |
| still have a feeling of home. The key to this look | | | | are perfect for this type of space. Also consider |
| is minimalism. This style was originally used for | | | | using uniquely shaped rugs to add interest and |
| major city apartments that had been converted | | | | visual appeal. |
| from old warehouses. | | | | With this being a more urban style window |
| This look is relatively simple to achieve because it | | | | treatments are very important both for visual |
| centers on every piece having a purpose. It | | | | ascetics and for safety reasons. Use very clean |
| eliminates clutter and has a very clean and | | | | widow treatments that are very minimal, such as |
| polished look. This look uses furniture that has | | | | bottom up blinds. While curtains can be used it is |
| very clean lines, and very abstract art. The main | | | | very rare and they need to be very minimalistic. |
| features of this style are concrete, stone, metal, | | | | While the window coverings do need to be very |
| and glass. It also works best if you have an open | | | | modern in form, the colors can be very bright. |
| floor plan. | | | | Using bright or neon colors in accent pieces and |
| Keep the wall and furniture colors very cool and | | | | window coverings are a great way to add |
| neutral using whites, blacks, beiges, and grey to | | | | interest. |
| complete the look, or use a monotone | | | | For the Modern style of decorating accessories |
| combination of flat and glossy paint in the same | | | | are very minimal but an important final touch to |
| color to add interest. Remember that the whole | | | | any space. Have fun with interesting shapes and |
| purpose of this style is minimalism, using just | | | | colors. Abstract art is perfect to put the finishing |
| enough furniture for the household and a few | | | | touches on this type of home. When looking for |
| guests will be perfect for this look. Take into | | | | accessories use very abstract looking metal and |
| consideration that this style requires open spaces. | | | | hand-blown glass items to add interest. |
| Since this look originated with lofts and other | | | | While the modern style can be very cold and |
| converted city apartments as its primary purpose | | | | minimalistic if done correctly can be very inviting |
| the flooring is generally concrete or hardwood. | | | | and warm; taking the time to plan out your |
| The color of the floor needs to be very light and | | | | decorating ideas will help you obtain the perfect |
| understated to achieve a successful modern | | | | balance between minimalism and comfort. This is |
| appearance. The flooring choice also needs to be | | | | a style that lets the artist come out in everyone, |
| inviting and comfortable. | | | | and is the perfect complement to any urban area. |