Decorating Contemporary Style

Though contemporary decorating schemes are modern, clean-lined and simple, it can also be modernly elegant.  This is the perfect decor for skyscraper penthouses and sprawling modern homes, as seen on television and in upscale magazines, or it can be adapted to work in the average family home. It is a versatile look with many options.

The first step to creating a contemporary decorating scheme is to find and choose contemporary furniture. The sleek, unencumbered feel of contemporary furniture fills the needs of many of today’s busy households, where clutter and lots of embellishment just does not.Even a small home or studio apartment can be treated to a chic look when decorating in contemporary style.

Furniture pieces in the contemporary design are simple and stark, with few curved lines or decoration. Some think of the contemporary style of decorating as cold and uninviting because it utilizes geometric shapes and hard angles. The upbeat ambiance created by simple contemporary furniture is in fact, very inviting.

Naturally textured fabrics in neutral colors such as beige, taupe, camel and black and white tend to be selected for upholstered pieces.  These neutrals look wonderful with boldly colored throw pillows. Often chosen for contemporary furniture, are fabrics made of nubby wool, chenille, cotton duck and smooth silk and linen for an extra textural flavor.

In contemporary furniture, lines are simple, undiluted, and uncluttered. Legs on sofas and chairs tend to be exposed and made of wood or iron. Beds would not have frilly skirts, fringe or tassels, but rather a box-pleated, or other straight-lined skirt A wonderful decoration that works well with the contemporary furniture is throw pillows, in clean shapes with bold colors and lots of texture. Perfectly accentuating the look of contemporary furniture can be boldly designed fabrics and vibrant colors on throw pillows, floor cushions and the seat cushions on a sofa.

Contemporary furniture features glass, highly polished wood, mirror and metal. Imagine sipping a martini and looking out over a city skyline from a wall-sized picture window - that is the overall feeling that exudes from contemporary decorating.

Electronics fit well in such a scheme, wall mounted flat screens, sleek surround sound and stereo systems are perfectly at home with contemporary furniture.

Being functional, indulgent and simple all at the same time, is a wonderful attribute of contemporary furniture. People who prefer clean lines and the feel of spacious interiors tend to select contemporary furniture for their homes. This is especially true of the younger generation who are all for such décor, as it not only suits their routines, but also their more carefree personalities.

An eclectic mix of bold solid colors and textured fabrics combined with clean, straight lines make up the contemporary style of decorating. There is no need to be trying to match intricate prints and patterns, which makes contemporary decorating an easy look to put togethter.

 

Author resource:  Beverly Clarke and her husband, Barry, own a successful trade showroom that caters exclusively to professional interior designers and their clients.  Although located in Florida, Town Country and Casual is available to professional designers both locally and nationwide.  Access their design resources and high-end furniture lines by dropping by the showroom, or visiting them online.

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