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As housing prices increase, more and more people are downsizing, moving into smaller homes. Storage is becoming an important element of contemporary housing. But what if you move into a home that simply doesn’t have storage? Even if you do have closets and cupboards, nobody ever has enough storage.Read more....
Modern wall sconces are one of the most versatile accent pieces you can use in contemporary room décor. They are both functional and decorative, and can be used to increase general lighting, for task lighting, to accent features in the room, for safety lighting and as light art.It is excellent when it accompanies anymodern furniturepeice.Read more...
Ottomans are making a comeback inmodern furnituredesign. They’re more popular than ever, and with good reason. Ottomans are probably the most versatile piece of furniture ever invented.
An ottoman is basically an upholstered box. Contemporary ottomans are the same height as chairs, and can be used to rest your feet on, as extra seating or as a table. In addition, many ottomans open up so that you can use the extra space to store things inRead more...
Sofas are usually one of the largest pieces of furniture in a room, so they are important in setting a theme for the design. There are several types of modern design, and there are sofas to fit into each of them.
All modern furniture has clean simple lines, with the focus on function.Modern furnitureisn’t flowery or ornamental. Comfort, quality and simplicity are keywords for modern furniture.Read more...
Lighting is a key component of contemporary design. You need a lighting plan for the room that layers light and provides the light you need where you need it. Table lamps are an important part of any lighting plan.
Lighting is a good place to begin your contemporary design. Start with the ambient light that comes from windows, skylights, or other natural sources. Then decide what general lighting you will need to add.Read more...
Tables are functional furniture; they are meant to be used. You might place a table next to the couch and display a sculpture on it, but the table is really there so that you have a place to set your book and coffee cup.
Modern tables have simple, uncluttered lines. With no ornamentation to distract you, the quality of the piece and attention to detail are obvious. In a contemporary room, tables can take center stage with unusual shapes, bright colors or unusual details, or they can nearly disappear.Modern furniturepeices like tables fall into three functional categories: eating tables, work tables and accent tables.Read More...
Accent tables fill out the corners of a room and fill out the design. They may simply and unobtrusively provide a tabletop where one is needed. Or they may display an accent piece, or even be the accent piece. Side and end tables are the supporting actors in a room, not the major players, so they need to support and blend with your design, not set the pace.Read more...
Contemporary, modern, funky. Good words to describe accessories for your contemporary design from STLLoftStyle.com.
Accessories are the finishing touch that make or break a room. Contemporary design is spare, simple and uncluttered with an emphasis on line and sculptural effects. Natural textures and materials and neutral colors are part of the modern look, with accents of bold color. Beautiful, yet practical, accessories make the perfect accent pieces for contemporary design.Read more...
Whether you have a bar or not, it’s nice to have two to four bar stools around. They are nice at a bar, and they provide the always-necessary extra seating. A stool is also nice when you’re working at a kitchen counter, and there’s a trend in contemporary design toward higher tables, which use tall chairs or bar stools instead of dining chairs.Read more...
Coffee tables usually anchor a sitting area. The couches and chairs are gathered around the coffee table, which brings them together as a unified group. There is a certain psychology to designing a room, and understanding the psychology helps you choose a coffee table that works for your lifestyle.Read more...
Choosing dining chairs is harder than it seems. You’d think you could just go pick out a chair and bring it home, but there are a few factors you want to think about before you do that. You’ll use your dining chairs for many years, so it’s worth investing time and cash into getting exactly what you need.Read more...
Dining tables are a major purchase. They’re an investment in your home that you will use for many years, and you don’t want to make a bad investment. If you’re purchasing a dining table online, it can be difficult to make sure you’re purchasing a table that serves your needs, fits your room design, is beautiful, and has the quality to last for many years.Here are some hints for purchasing the right dining table:
Contemporary interior décor includes a lighting design. Lighting is no longer a matter of illuminating the space. Function is important, but so is form, and many modern lights use both the lamp and the light itself as part of the design.Read more...
Does your decorating taste run to the distinctive, unique, or unusual? Do you like things that make your friends ask, “Wherever did you find that?” An entire room full of odd items feels chaotic and overwhelming, but it is fun to have one or two pieces that make people stop and stare. Those items should be the star of your design.Read more...
When designing a room, you want to start with the basics: walls, ceiling, floor, windows and doors. The structure and architecture of the room are the first design elements you’ll work with. That’s where you make decisions about color and style. You start with what you have.Read more...