Modern Home Decor Styles

Modern Interior Decor Styles

Modern Style is often described as Clean-lined, this approach focuses first and foremost on function and avoids the excessive accessories evident in many other styles. Another trend that is very popular is to combine elements of modern style with other decorating styles. For example Asian Modern or Rustic Modern. Some people shy away from the modern design because they think it is too simple, harsh or cold. In contrary, when well planned it can promote a sense of serenity and simplicity to your home.

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Modern Style

Picture Example of Modern style bedroom

Modern Style is an ideal style for appartments becasue it maximizes space and create the impression that a room is larger than it actually is. bold geometric forms along with polished finishes and asymmetrical balance. Texture is kept to a minimum. Many people mix this style with other styles to get the best of both worlds.

Colors - Neutral colors often accented with a single bold color.

Furniture - The use of lighting to create space, bookcases or low-rise cabinets.

Accessories - The plain walls allow artwork and large accessories to take center stage. Use Handmade Home Decor accessories like glass, metals, stainless steel and chrome accessories. An absence of clutter is typical for this style in other words no excessive accessorizing.

Fabrics - Natural fabrics, leather, microfiber or velour fabrics add softness to sofas and chairs while rugs feature plush, shaggy textures.

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Post - Modern Style

Picture Example of Postmosern style kitchen

This movement began in America in 1960's and then spread all over the world. Post-modern design rejects the functional, minimal use of materials and lack of embellishment represented by modern design. The key is borrowing from the past to create eclectic designs. Post-modern style creates comfortable spaces in a mixture of various design styles, unexpected design materials.

Furniture ergonomic furniture is a result of the rise of the modern commercial office and the home office has lead to a need for comfortable seating and work spaces. Art furniture employs form over function and includes unique designs adding interest to a room through a theme, color, or shape. Sculptural chairs and coffee tables are also important.

Assessories Art Work, Cabinet Knobs, Sculpture, Lights, Postmosern Ceramics,

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Contemporary Style

Picture Example of Contemporary style living room

Smooth surfaces, clean and an uncluttered appearance characterize contemporary style interior design. For ideas look at stores like Ikea that have a lot to choose from when it comes to contemporary style interior design - everything you'll need from clever storage systems to funky chairs and minimal style furniture. While modern style is as rich and varied as its traditional counterpart, there are a few things that most contemporary styled homes have in common:

Color Scheme contemporary homes are characterized by their cool, muted color palettes, featuring a lot of whites, creams, and darker shades including brown, taupe and mauves, black and expresso. Shiny metal, polished wood and cool tile.

Furniture Contemporary modern furniture is often crafted from steel, plastic, molded plywood, acrylic, or glass components. This clean-lined furniture is free from decorative trim, detailed wood carving, tufting, or other embellishments. Popular upholstery choices include leather, cotton, canvas, and linen. Contemporary beds tend to be low to the ground and sometimes have attached shelves for use as night stands. There is usually no box spring used, so the bed frame is designed as a solid platform. Often times there is either no headboard or a very low profile version made of wood or upholstered with fabric or leather.

Assessories large vibrant paintings, brightly colored chair of sofa, accents of color can also come from cushions, rugs are often used to add both warmth and color to a room, throws or ornaments, or a set of silk drapes which add interest to what could otherwise be a plain looking room. Chrome finishing on furniture and fixtures – particularly in bathrooms and kitchens – glass accessories. Surfaces in the contemporary home are clear and uncluttered. Do not litter your surfaces with pictures in frames, ornaments or other "clutter".

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Transitional Style

Picture Example of Transitional style living room

Transitional style in home décor is defined as the blending of traditional with contemporary styles. The union of these two styles creates a classic, sophisticated, and uncomplicated atmosphere. A minimalist approach is taken by using a neutral color palette and choosing very few accessories. The focus is kept on the simplicity yet sophistication of the design. This style is popular because it’s comfortable yet refined.

Colors - Think monochromatic: taupe, tan, and vanilla. Dark brown wood tones are often added for depth.

Furniture - Curves combined with straight lines create a balanced and comfortable atmosphere. Not too masculine or feminine. Simple yet refined. Shaker and mission style furniture pieces are often a nice match for transitional style.

Accessories - Carefully selected accessories may include artwork or photos in simple frames. The metal chosen is usually brushed silver or nickel. Look for a signature piece such as a single floral stem in a contemporary vase, or a wooden tray with silver candle holders.

Fabrics - Fabric-Lots of textures make up for the lack of color in the room: chenille, corduroy, cotton, leather, twill, tweed, and ultra suedes. Flooring is also kept neutral with warm toned wood floors and soft colored carpets.

 

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See Also:

• Europe Inspired Decorating Styles
• Nature Inspired Decorating Styles
• Historical Decorating Styles
• Ethnic Decorating Styles
• Other Decorating Styles
• Theme Rooms