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LECTURE-01
(CONTEMPORARY INTERIOR DESIGN)

LEARNING OUTCOME
To make the students understand the ideas , the design
concepts and the ideology of contemporary design and to
remold their ideas into your ideas.
 Modern vs. Contemporary Design: What’s the Difference?

Modern design refers to an era that has passed, while

contemporary design is all about the now and the future.

•The most popular modern design era is the mid-century modern era of the
1950s and 1960s.

•But Art Deco design of the 1920s or anything from then to the vintage look
of the 1970s can also be considered modern.

https://www.smalldesignideas.com/vintage-interior-design-style.html
http://hqdesigns.de/en/interior-guide/vintage-furniture-style/
 HOW CONTEMPORARY DIFFERS FROM THE MODERN DESIGNS ?

MODERN INTERIOR DESIGN

Hallmarked by clean, straight lines, geometrical and an uncluttered look.

It's the opposite of traditional interior design with its ornate, antique
furniture and detailed embellishments.

The creation of the modern interior design style is credited to the

group of European designers and architects that started the Bauhaus School
of Design in Germany in 1919.

The BAUHAUS PHILOSOPHY is that form should combine with function

in all designs.
 WHAT DOES THE WORD CONTEMPORARY MEAN?

Contemporary style encompasses a range of trendy styles developed in the

latter half of the 20th century.

Pieces feature
softened and rounded lines
as opposed to the stark lines
seen in modern design.

Interiors contain
neutral elements and
bold colors, and
focus on the basics of
line, shape and form..
 STARK
LINES

Stark lines are

ridged, sharp,
clear, bold,
dominant, strong.
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Contemporary, refers to
décor that is much more
current.

In 5 or 10 years from now,

contemporary design will likely
have a different look and feel
than contemporary design
today.
Where
modern design has a specific
look and feel.

Contemporary design is ever-

changing, w.r.t availability of
(new) materials and forms.
 Modern vs. Contemporary Design: What’s the Difference?

Modern design often features Contemporary design features state-of-

wood and earthier elements. the-art materials, glass and metals

Wood elements and nature-inspired decor Glass, steel, porcelain and concrete are
play an important part in modern design. popular contemporary design materials.
 Modern vs. contemporary design colors ?

Contemporary design sticks to a palate of

Modern design colors have an earthier
black, white and grey.
hue and feature shades like rust,
If color is added, the color is often the pure
turquoise, brown and olive greens.
like true red, indigo or orange.

Browns, golds, turquoise and earthier tones Black, white and bold colors are very
are popular modern colors. contemporary.
 Modern vs. contemporary similarities

Both design styles have three general elements in common, which make them good design
styles to mix and match the interiors and design. The three shared elements are:

1. The esthetics are both minimalist

A modern design featuring a minimal amount Contemporary minimal design.

of furnishings and accents.
 Modern vs. contemporary similarities

2. Clean, architectural lines are their signature

Both modern and contemporary design styles Contemporary design interiors feature
lean toward clean lines instead of straighter, more austere lines, with little
ornamentation. curves w.r.t design feature.
 Modern vs. contemporary similarities

3. They both have an open-space feel

Wood is featured on all surfaces to maintain A contemporary open space flows from one
the flow of this open-space modern living area to another fluidly.
area.
 How does Contemporary Design Relate to Other Styles?

A space of almost any given style can have contemporary elements

due to the very nature of contemporariness – that is, as a space’s
design changes to accommodate

the shifting preferences, tastes, and needs of the people

who live there, that evolution inherently creates a contemporary

space.
 CONTEMPORARY + MODERN

Contemporary spaces can still incorporate modern elements and pieces.

To make these spaces truly contemporary, however,

the modern pieces

(e.g., low sofa, shag rug)
are mixed with other

non-modern elements
(e.g., concrete floor,
graffiti-type wall mural)
 CONTEMPORARY + TRADITIONAL

Traditional furnishings take on a contemporary look and feel when they are
combined with lighter elements.

e.g, blonde wood,

an ombre rug, and
a light grey color

bring a decidedly
contemporary vibe
to the shown
traditional-inspired
sofa seating with
its curves and
tufting.
 CONTEMPORARY + ECLECTIC

Eclectic style encompasses a variety of

periods and styles and is brought
together through the use of color,
texture, shape and finish.

Eclectic styles incorporate doses of

contemporary design, simply because
their mix-and-not-match attitude is
embraced in the world of contemporary
décor.

Combination of vintage mid-century

recliner with an Ikea coffee table and
a Moroccan rug.
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 CONTEMPORARY + RUSTIC
A wood-heavy design can be brought into a contemporary design with a few
strategic inclusions, such as plenty of clean straight lines (which show off, the
wood grain beautifully) and cozy layers in neutral colors

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 What we learned today…?
Modern design

Features of Modern design

Bauhaus School Philosophy

Contemporary Style

Difference between Contemporary & Modern style

Similarities between Contemporary & Modern style

Relation of contemporary style to others e.g

contemporary + modern
contemporary + traditional
contemporary + eclectic
contemporary + rustic Thank you….