Rid your mind of any idea this color palette can be boring. An infusion of vibrant color can come from an accent wall of a different color, vivid accessories such as cushions, contemporary area rugs, and pillows, bold works of art. Let a prime piece of contemporary furniture, a sofa perhaps, be considered art and go uncharacteristically bold.
You will be looking to create a good relationship between the environment your home provides and it’s user.
Here the word stark might come to mind again. It is a common fear but avoidable if you focus on putting visual order into your life. Order can be comforting and comfort is tranquility. Move forward with that thought in mind.
Rhythm, Joie de Vivre Art Print
Delaunay, Robert
30.5 in. x 23.625 in.
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Surfaces and Putting Contemporary Texture
A modern lifestyle needs modern surfaces that are both functional and practical. On floors that means smooth. Choose Berber over cut pile where there are carpets. Flush fitting, durable finish hardwoods over v-grooved, waxed strip floors. You’ll need to avoid intricate detail on all surfaces, including moldings, furnishings and accessories. Not only do these interrupt objective softer lines but, maintenance and cleaning is more difficult.
Wood surfaces such as tables, shelving units and flooring can be dark toned or light but should remain consistent throughout a room. The choice of wood types and grain are open to your preference. But, don’t break from the consistency and continuity of your design concept mixing wood tones.
To add some depth to vertical lines where needed, a wall can be covered in a fine textured linen modern home wall paper. Don’t use anything with an elaborate pattern. Once again, remember you want to avoid intricate details.
Added texture can come from choices of upholstery fabrics and window treatment. Offset sleekness and smooth lines with linen, wool or raw silk. Focus on texture and color over elaborate patterns which might confuse the overall contemporary look.
The law of order
It is worthy of emphasis to stress the need to keep clutter minimal. In a busy household this isn’t always an easily attainable goal. But clutter can be kept out of sight so as not to confound all the order your decorating work will accomplish.
The use of multi-door, flush mount cabinets along the length of a wall can be incorporated easily into the furnishing decor theme. Let this generous amount of space with multiple divisions serve as a handy depository for your secret stash of papers and games, magazines and knick knacks, table linens and props, and everything else inappropriate to the view.
The Book, 1913 Giclee Print
Gris, Juan
18 in. x 24 in.
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