How do you achive that modern contemporay look with furniture?
Modern Contemporary furniture that was made during the latter half of the 20th century, can add style and beauty to any room. With its characteristically modern, uncluttered look and its sleek, simple and clean lines, there is nothing fussy or formal about this style.
People who enjoy the designs, comfort and innovation associated with this period are those who base their decorating preferences on the ‘less is more’ philosophy. They love the clean lines and the comfort and elegance that this type of furniture offers without the fuss and formality associated with other styles.
By making use of different materials including; synthetic building materials like tubular metals and vinyl, which is a far cry from the more traditional furniture which is made out of wood. They use curvilinear shapes and integrate elements and parts with multiple functions. They come in a variety of colours, from a mix of neutrals to black or white, to the use of bright or bold colours.
Contemporary furniture flaunts style and complements the new generation and their style of living. Many of the pieces are multi functional and can alter the normal organisation of the living space. Early designers like Charles and Ray Eames or Florence Knoll Basset pioneered the use of contemporary furniture abstract light sources, pedestal tables, sleek side boards and modular sofas.
With this style of furnishing there are really no rules. The styles are bold, sleek and chic. They are simple and yet flashy. To get the best look you should bear in mind some guidelines:-
The colour black is useful to ground and define a room. Be careful to avoid over use of colour combination when creating your contemporary room. If for example your choice of wall colour was a bright colour then you should use simple neutral furniture, accessories and furnishings. If your wall colour however is a basic neutral colour then you can add colour onto the room through your choice of flashy furnishings.
Once you have selected an appropriate blend of colours you have to pick the actual furniture. Popular pieces include metal and glass coffee tables, polished wooden chairs or smooth leather chairs. Others are low bed frames having simple straight head boards.
Avoid clustering your furniture but give each piece its own zone of free space around it. Have a few large choice furniture accessories well placed around the room. Choose from a list of options such as abstracts, sculptures, area rugs, glass or steel display shelves, primitive art and abstract mirrors. Table or bed linens with frills or pleats are to be avoided. Unlike other traditional styles, contemporary modern furniture is associated with having fewer accessory pieces to complement its bold style.
This look is a good choice for decoration if you are inclined towards the modern style and offers a good opportunity to express yourself with your own styling and combination.