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Search Interior Decorating Advertisement Style Guide - Decorating in a Contemporary Style click below for more images FurnitureGuide.com Email to a friend Printer friendly version Related Resources • Style Guides • Decor FAQs • What To Do First Most Recent Articles • Decorating in a Tuscan Style • Decorating in a Western Style • Decorating in the Tropical Chic Style About Interior Decorating Subscribe to the Free Newsletter Your Email Address: Contemporary interiors have a mantra : clean lines, sculptural furnishings, art, neutral elements and bold color. While some people dislike contemporary
style for looking stark and cold, others find it exciting, urban, and fresh. Sponsored Links 13,000 Decorating Furniture index
PhotosView interior design and decorating ideas for every room in the house.www.getdecorating.com Home DecoratingGreat Accents for Every Room. Great Values. Ships Immediately!www.homedecorators.com Home design softwareAll types: 3D design, decorating, home improvement & more- low priceswww.SoftwareOutlet.com It's a look that often appeals to artists and architects who love the underlying simplicity of line, shape, and form.
Notice how few accessories are needed in the room pictured here. Both the accessories and art are large scale, architectural, and add texture to this unmistakably contemporary interior. The color palette in a contemporary interior can be anything from a mix of neutrals, to black and white, to the use of bright and bold color. Black is often used to ground and define a contemporary room. Line may be the single most important element of a contemporary interior. Look for it in architectural shapes
and curves, in the bold use of black or color, in background details such as soaring ceilings Furniture index
or tall windows, and in sculptural or geometric elements and art. If you love the look of contemporary, here are some ideas for creating your own modern room. # Think of museum interiors when planning a contemporary room: each element has its own space, and is set off to stand alone while contributing to the whole. # Architectural and functional elements of a space are fully embraced in a contemporary interior, whether they are beautiful or
simply structural. Ceiling pipes in loft spaces, broken brick walls in a former factory building, metal ductwork, etc. is often left exposed, adding textural interest and line. # Learn to see the negative space (the areas around a particular object) and protect it. # Make bold statements with
both furniture and accessories. If you love red, put it up on an accent wall or choose a bright red sofa or chair. # In both furnishings and accessories, skip the small, Furniture index
pastel, and cute. american bedroom collection furniture spirit Avoid ruffles, florals, carved details, traditional shapes. Instead, go for the bold, artistic, and sculptural. # Furniture generally exhibits clean, smooth lines. Cover it in a neutral, black, or bold fabric. Fabrics often have a natural look (wool, cotton, linen, silk,
jute) and add textural appeal. # Keep furniture details uncluttered. Skirts are often either flat or box pleated, and have no additional trimmings such as fringes or tassles. Legs are exposed and in chunky, solid shapes. Pillows add shots of color and texture in clean geometric shapes. # Flooring is generally smooth and sleek in vinyl, wood, or low-pile commerical carpeting. Area rugs can add more color, texture, interest, and space definition. # Animal prints are at home in many contemporary
rooms. Try leopard pillows on a black sofa or a zebra area rug. # Lighting is exceptionally important in a contemporary interior. Look for unusual fixtures with sculptural interest, clean lines, and perhaps accents of bold color or metallic. Install recessed Furniture index
lighting or track fixtures to wash walls with light. With new construction or remodels look into installing indirect or cove
lighting. # Highlight art by placing sculptures on columns or pedestals. Install specialized lighting for original art, framed prints, or posters. Use repetition of line, color, and form. # In straight contemporary interiors it is most effective to have a few large accessories well placed. Give each piece breathing room by establishing a zone of empty space around it. # Frame posters and prints simply in classic black wood, colored metals, or light natural woods. Hang groupings of pictures close together so they look like one large piece of Furniture index
art. # Glass, metals, stone, and wood will all fit well into a contemporary interior. However, avoid a
cold looking room by adding shots of warm colors and providing textural interest in fabrics, upholstery, rug, or accessories. # Think of each piece as sculpture. Don't crowd it. # Flower arrangements should be dramatic, large, and follow simple lines and shapes. Place them in contemporary containers that add to the sculptural look. # Plants will add a shot
of life to a contemporary room. Make them big, place them in simple pots, and choose varieties that have interesting leaves. Uplight them from the back and underneath. Cover the dirt with smooth rocks or chunky bark chips. # Dinnerware is available in a variety of contemporary shapes, colors, and styles. Keep it simple and
add interest by combining a range colors. Introduce texture with fabrics and placemats, metal, twigs, and other "architectural" looking materials. More about Contemporary Style
Search Interior Decorating Advertisement Style Guide - Decorating in a Contemporary Style click below for more images FurnitureGuide.com Email to a friend Printer friendly version Related Resources • Style Guides • Decor FAQs • What To Do First Most Recent Articles • Decorating in a Tuscan Style • Decorating in a Western Style • Decorating in the Tropical Chic Style About Interior Decorating Subscribe to the Free Newsletter Your Email Address: Contemporary interiors have a mantra : clean lines, sculptural furnishings, art, neutral elements and bold color. While some people dislike contemporary
style for looking stark and cold, others find it exciting, urban, and fresh. Sponsored Links 13,000 Decorating Furniture index
PhotosView interior design and decorating ideas for every room in the house.www.getdecorating.com Home DecoratingGreat Accents for Every Room. Great Values. Ships Immediately!www.homedecorators.com Home design softwareAll types: 3D design, decorating, home improvement & more- low priceswww.SoftwareOutlet.com It's a look that often appeals to artists and architects who love the underlying simplicity of line, shape, and form.
Notice how few accessories are needed in the room pictured here. Both the accessories and art are large scale, architectural, and add texture to this unmistakably contemporary interior. The color palette in a contemporary interior can be anything from a mix of neutrals, to black and white, to the use of bright and bold color. Black is often used to ground and define a contemporary room. Line may be the single most important element of a contemporary interior. Look for it in architectural shapes
and curves, in the bold use of black or color, in background details such as soaring ceilings Furniture index
or tall windows, and in sculptural or geometric elements and art. If you love the look of contemporary, here are some ideas for creating your own modern room. # Think of museum interiors when planning a contemporary room: each element has its own space, and is set off to stand alone while contributing to the whole. # Architectural and functional elements of a space are fully embraced in a contemporary interior, whether they are beautiful or
simply structural. Ceiling pipes in loft spaces, broken brick walls in a former factory building, metal ductwork, etc. is often left exposed, adding textural interest and line. # Learn to see the negative space (the areas around a particular object) and protect it. # Make bold statements with
both furniture and accessories. If you love red, put it up on an accent wall or choose a bright red sofa or chair. # In both furnishings and accessories, skip the small, Furniture index
pastel, and cute. american bedroom collection furniture spirit Avoid ruffles, florals, carved details, traditional shapes. Instead, go for the bold, artistic, and sculptural. # Furniture generally exhibits clean, smooth lines. Cover it in a neutral, black, or bold fabric. Fabrics often have a natural look (wool, cotton, linen, silk,
jute) and add textural appeal. # Keep furniture details uncluttered. Skirts are often either flat or box pleated, and have no additional trimmings such as fringes or tassles. Legs are exposed and in chunky, solid shapes. Pillows add shots of color and texture in clean geometric shapes. # Flooring is generally smooth and sleek in vinyl, wood, or low-pile commerical carpeting. Area rugs can add more color, texture, interest, and space definition. # Animal prints are at home in many contemporary
rooms. Try leopard pillows on a black sofa or a zebra area rug. # Lighting is exceptionally important in a contemporary interior. Look for unusual fixtures with sculptural interest, clean lines, and perhaps accents of bold color or metallic. Install recessed Furniture index
lighting or track fixtures to wash walls with light. With new construction or remodels look into installing indirect or cove
lighting. # Highlight art by placing sculptures on columns or pedestals. Install specialized lighting for original art, framed prints, or posters. Use repetition of line, color, and form. # In straight contemporary interiors it is most effective to have a few large accessories well placed. Give each piece breathing room by establishing a zone of empty space around it. # Frame posters and prints simply in classic black wood, colored metals, or light natural woods. Hang groupings of pictures close together so they look like one large piece of Furniture index
art. # Glass, metals, stone, and wood will all fit well into a contemporary interior. However, avoid a
cold looking room by adding shots of warm colors and providing textural interest in fabrics, upholstery, rug, or accessories. # Think of each piece as sculpture. Don't crowd it. # Flower arrangements should be dramatic, large, and follow simple lines and shapes. Place them in contemporary containers that add to the sculptural look. # Plants will add a shot
of life to a contemporary room. Make them big, place them in simple pots, and choose varieties that have interesting leaves. Uplight them from the back and underneath. Cover the dirt with smooth rocks or chunky bark chips. # Dinnerware is available in a variety of contemporary shapes, colors, and styles. Keep it simple and
add interest by combining a range colors. Introduce texture with fabrics and placemats, metal, twigs, and other "architectural" looking materials. More about Contemporary Style
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