CONTEMPORARY-STYLE

Understanding the Contemporary Style of Décor

Although some elements of modern design can be seen in contemporary design, these
two styles have their own exclusive signatures. So what is contemporary design? By
definition, contemporary refers to “living or occurring at present.” Contemporary, at its
core, refers to “of the moment,” which illustrates that contemporary interior design styles
refer to current design trends contemporary style is truly unique as it borrows elements
from several other design styles. With contemporary style, you’re certain to see modern
elements along with traditional Art-Deco inspired notes, and futuristic design flourishes.

Origin and Developmemt

At its core, the word “contemporary” means “of the moment,” which makes this style
particularly hard to define. Dating back to the 1970s, this style is unique because it
borrows elements from many other aesthetics Contemporary design is widely used in
Asians houses as people mix bot traditional and modem elements.

Key characterstics of the Style

The most obvious and distinctive element of a contemporary style interior design
is the line. Whether straight vertical or horizontal lines or curved shapes, strong
visible lines are evident in any contemporary-style home. The line is found in
architectural details, use of bold colour blocks, high ceilings, bare windows, and
geometric shapes in wall art, cnc jail design, glass works and sculpture.
The bare space on walls, between pieces of furniture and above in upper areas,
becomes as important as the areas filled with objects. In contemporary interiors,
less is more. Each piece stands out as individual and unique.

Contemporary design is widely used in Asians houses as people mix bot

traditional and modem elements.

Use of Colors
The palette is often punched up and accented with bright and bold colours that
play against neutrals. With walls painted in a basic neutral, you have a wonderful
backdrop for bold coloured accessories. If the walls and windows are painted in
pastels, the trims should be neutral. If a wall is a bright, bold colour, neutrals
should be used everywhere else.
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Lighting Consideration
Contemporary a different parameters. Track lighting and recessed lighting help to
wash a wall in light. In both home renovations and new construction, consider
installing cove lighting or indirect light. Include colour and metallic elements on
the light fixtures
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Wallpapers
As contemporary design is a mix of other designs, we can use modern
wallpapers, darker shaded wall papers to highlight the show pieces or light colour
wallpaper to highlight the darker elements, depending on the taste and likes the
wall papers can be used
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2. https://www.muralswallpaper.com/ca/styles/modern/

Furniture and Decor

Contemporary Design furniture refers to all the designs that are currently in
vogue and are ever changing and growing. So, whatever furniture design is
happening today in terms of growing and changing is Contemporary.
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