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Decorating 101: Contemporary Decor

The contemporary style of décor is for people that love keeping it current with style and design and if you are one of those people than it might just be the style for you. The contemporary style of today isn’t as unwelcoming and cold as it was just a few years ago. The contemporary style of today is comfortable and doesn’t feel dark and unwelcoming.

So, what’s necessary for contemporary style? The major aspects of this style of design are simplicity, clean lines and sophistication. By focusing on shape, size and color when decorating in a contemporary style you can seize a look that will feel fresh and sleek while fitting just about any room of the home.

Your room can be decorated in the contemporary design with the help of a few other tips in this article.

Contemporary Color Choices for Your Room
Contemporary design mainly sticks to neutral colors, though contemporary design is beginning to use more colors like blues and greens. The base for the contemporary style is usually black which also grounds the look. Neutral shades and tones such as light grey, white and tan need to be used on the walls.

The contemporary look is beginning to spawn monochromatic themes. What this means is that you will only choose two complimentary colors, work with them, and add small splashes of neutral color like black and white every once in a while. So, you will be able to use white pillows on a modern light blue chair.

Accentuate the Lines and Geometry of the Room
There must be distinct lines in the design of the contemporary style. A perfect example of distinct lines can be found in geometric shapes and bare windows. Don’t mix everything together, all your pieces need to stand out on their own so don’t clutter your spaces.

Choosing Sleek and Modern Furniture
When looking for furniture for this type of design, it’s best to look for sleek and modern looks with geometric patterns. A sleek warp around sofa with exposed legs fits perfectly in the contemporary style, while something like a plush sofa doesn’t. You should keep an eye out for furniture that is in neutral tones like white, black, tan and grey. Any accents or furniture that is frilly, or has skirts or trim on the bottom should be avoided.

Contemporary Décor is Basic, Bold, and Functional
Less is more in a contemporary style, and you should remember this. This means avoiding small and cute objects and focusing on larger objects. Be sure to avoid things like ruffles, fringes and floral prints.

Functional, bold and basic is the way to go when it comes to the décor. The décor for the table and shelves area might only need to be a simple candle on a dish. Marbles or colored balls in a glass vase is a contemporary piece that you can also use. Try not to use more than one item per surface area, and some areas such as side tables might not even need anything on them.

The contemporary style of decorating is a great addition to any room in the home, but you need to be sure that you want that look because using contemporary pieces in other decorating styles isn’t too easy.

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