Definition of Contemporary Furniture
Contemporary design embraces the less-is-more philosophy. With contemporary furniture, combine elements that emphasize neutral colors for main pieces combined with bold tones in accessories. Strong lines enliven minimalist and sleek designs for furniture that can be stark, yet functional. Does this Spark an idea?
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Neutral Colors
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Furniture in neutral colors such as tan can be the foundation of a contemporary room. Contemporary furniture's simple designs are set off well by neutral colors. Select large pieces in muted neutral colors of tan, gray, black or white. The contrast in tones will allow your bright-hued accessories to pop.
Bold Accessories
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Mixing bold-colored accessories with neutrals is key in contemporary design. Bold accessories are key accents in a sea of neutral contemporary furniture. Bright pillows on a white sofa, a colorful geometric rug on a distressed concrete floor or a canvas painted in a solid yellow provide a lively counterpoint, making the neutral space come alive.
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Strong Lines
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Furniture with strong lines is ideal in contemporary design. Strong lines are a dominant motif in contemporary design. Modern sofas and chairs often employ geometric, blocky design and simple linear detail. According to Design Styles Defined on the Home and Garden TV website, the oversized, overstuffed armchair is a thing of the past. Contemporary tables and case pieces (furniture that provides interior space for storage) are low to the ground and have simple, straight legs.
Minimalist Aesthetic
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Fill rooms with only the necessities. Contemporary furniture is meant to be simple, and the rooms it fills should look bare to better showcase this minimalist aesthetic. The fewer the pieces in the room, the more powerful the focus on those few gems becomes.
Sleek Design
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Metal frames provide a sleek, comtemporary touch. Furniture in the contemporary vein shows off sleek details. With striking use of materials such as distressed leather combined with a stark metal framework, many contemporary pieces are pieces of art in their own right.
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