About Modern Interior Decorating
Long the exclusive province of the moneyed intelligentsia, modern design has become more accessible than ever. If you long for vast expanses of glass; long, low sofas; and sculptural chairs; then modern decor may be right for you. Does this Spark an idea?
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History
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The style of decor that became known primarily as "mid-century modern" began after World War II in conjunction with architects who designed clean-lined, functional buildings.
Features
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Modern interior decorating is characterized by organic shapes, clean lines and open floor plans. Rooms are spare and uncluttered, often incorporating large expanses of plate glass windows to exploit the view.
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Furniture
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Many furniture designs from the 1950s and 1960s are still in production, and can add a modern feel to a room instantly, such as Harry Bertoia's Diamond chair or an Eero Saarinen table.
Colors
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"Classic" modern design relies on white walls and furniture, wood tones and cool neutrals, such as slate gray. However, many modern decorators use accessories in brighter colors (such as red, lime green or burnt orange) to add interest.
Warning
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Strictly modern decorating may not be a good choice for a family with young children; it is difficult to make a modern room feel cozy, and white furniture and walls get dirty easily.
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