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CONTEMPORARY STYLE

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Contemporary interior design refers to the style of the moment, which means it is constantly evolving with time.

What Is Contemporary Design?

Contemporary design refers to the current and popular designs of the moment. elements of this design style include clean, curved lines, natural materials, stark contrasts, cool tones, and attention to quality.

Contemporary design is the preferred design style for trendsetters who have the budget to continuously update their home decor to match the latest design trends. @Ar.pranav

Contemporary style is sometimes mistakenly referred to as modern design, this fluid interior design trend has consistently evolved since the 1970s and continues to pull from other styles, like modern, minimalist, bohemian, and rustic for design inspiration.

Though, contemporary interior designing does not follow any strict instructions when compared to its counterparts and allows a little bit of rule breaking here and there, Here are some of the distinct characteristics.

•Colors– Black, White and Neutrals, accentuated with bold and bright shades form

the main color palette in contemporary decorating. Black is used to ground and define the room with wall painted in neutrals. Bold colored accessories form the backdrop.

In case, the walls are painted in pastels, the trims will be neutral and if the walls are colored in bright colors, neutrals will be used everywhere else. @Ar.pranav

•Lines– It is the line that forms one of the most distinct features of contemporary interior designing. It is found everywhere from architectural details, furniture pieces, color blocks and in the geometric shapes of wall art. This style of home décor works on the thumb rule of ‘less is more’ hence every item counts and forms an indispensable part of the decor.

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Ways to Decorate in Contemporary Style •Declutter the space. Contemporary style borders on minimalism, focusing on clean lines and high-end, contemporary furniture pieces in a space that is free of clutter.

Clutter can make a space feel smaller, which is the antithesis of one of the key elements of contemporary design: cultivating a sense of openness. Take inventory of the space to look for opportunities to consolidate or donate pieces that don’t fit the style you’re aiming to achieve •Incorporate natural materials. Create texture by incorporating natural elements, like wood, stone, jute, and metals, throughout your furniture, hardwood floors, or exposed walls. For example, a contemporary living room or bedroom might feature an exposed brick wall or create warmth with a jute rug. Upholstery choices may favor linen or leather.

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•Make deliberate lighting choices. Contemporary designers are deliberate about their lighting choices, which often means maximizing big windows for natural light or purposeful selections of light fixtures, like track lighting and lamps that are unpretentious yet high quality. For example, incorporating a stainless-steel pendant light or chandelier into a space instead of a traditional floor lamp. Contemporary window treatments usually convey a sense of classic elegance through clean lines and neutral colors.

•Use accent colors. Generally, contemporary interiors favor a primarily neutral color palette of whites, creams, grays, or taupes with pops of bold or pastel color in accent pieces, such as wall art, lamps, or throw pillows. This design approach makes it possible to update a living room or bedroom to keep pace with evolving styles, like a statement area rug or a piece of bold artwork.

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