Contemporary Style Decorating
Friday, November 21st, 2008Simple, modern clean-lines are prevelant in contemporary decorating schemes but that can be easily translated as 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 has many options and is a versatile look.
Finding and choosing contemporary furniture is the first step to creating a contemporary decorating scheme. Clutter and lots of embellishment does not suit the lifestyles of todays busy households, where the sleek lines and unencumbered feel of contemporary decorating does.Even a small home or studio apartment can be treated to a chic look when decorating in contemporary style.
There are few curved lines and little or no decoration on furniture pieces of contemporary design. Utilizing geometric shapes and angles, some think of this style as cold or unwelcoming. in fact the understated simplicity of contemporary furniture can create an upbeat ambience that is 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. The fabrics that are incorporated in contemporary furniture often are natural nubby wools, chenilles, cotton duck and for an added textural flavor, smooth silk or linen fabrics are often chosen.
In contemporary furniture, lines are simple, undiluted, and uncluttered. Sofas and chairs tend to have exposed legs, of either iron or wood. In bedrooms, beds would have box-pleated or other straight-lined bedskirts without fringe or tassel trim Working well with contemporary furniture would be boldly colored and highly textured throw pillows in geometric shapes. 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.
Some of the basic features of contemporary furniture are glass, mirror, highly polished wood and metals such as chrome and brass. The overall look of contemporary design is sleek and simple, leading a person to imagine sipping a martini while looking out a wall-sized picture window over a city skyline.
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. Contemporary furniture tends to be selected by people who prefer clean lines and the feeling of spaciousness. Suiting their busy routines and their often carefree and upbeat personalities, the younger generation loves the contemporary decorating style.
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.
For deeply discounted name brand and exclusive furniture lines with a huge selection, visit
FurnitureBestPrice.com











