A contemporary design style consists of sleek, clean lines.Neutral colours are offset by bright, bold colours.The main focus of contemporary design is function. Function should come first in your design.Don’t worry about filling every bit of space because it will look cluttered.Items should be strategically placed for style and function.
Traditional
Contemporary is the “new” kind of look while Traditional is the “old/modern” look.Floral and striped patterns and fabrics are used for window treatments and upholstery.18th and 19th century furniture pieces are often used in the space.
Classical
Balance, symmetry, and grand focal points define this design style.Classically designed rooms are focused around a large staircase, fireplace, etc.Furniture and fabric patterns are kept simple to keep the focus on the main focal point of the room.
Country
The main goal of this design is comfort.This style reflects French, Swedish, and American country.All furniture looks or is handcrafted in its natural state.This brings that unique country wood look to the design.Antique pieces are used to design country style homes.Many country homes incorporate animals into their design to make the space feel more outdoorsy and country.Light colours are used to create a warm, cozy feeling.
Choosing a paint colour can be really tough. You pick out a bunch of paint chips, take them home and hold them up in your room to see if it will look good. All of us know that if a paint colour looks good on the paint chip, if could look horrible once you put it on the wall. I've provided you with a few tips that will help you choose the perfect paint colour for your home.
Tips:
1. Buy a fan deck
2. Match a paint colour to the objects in your home
3. Get matching paint chips
4. Try colours with a hint of gray for a more sophisticated look
5. Choose a white that complements your furniture
6. Use a semi-gloss finish on your trims for easy clean-up
7. Consider the sight lines from room to room
8. Add contrast by highlighting your baseboards, windows and trims with a darker colour
9 Draw attention to one wall in particular by painting it a different colour
When designing your kitchen, look in magazines, on the internet, etc., to get ideas. Show your friends your ideas and ask for their opinion. A really great interior design website is called www.Homestyler.com. It allows you to build your room virtually and place products in it so you can see how everything will look together before you buy anything. Although flooring, counter tops, and appliances are important, don't forget to focus on the fixtures too. Light fixtures, door knobs and handles, as well as the faucet are all very important. If your cupboard handles and knobs don't go with the design of your kitchen, the room will look bad. Your kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your house and you want it to be perfect. Brainstorm lots of ideas and plan out the design really well ahead of time. Plan right down to the smallest details.
This is a picture from a very unique house. The main floor of the house has a swimming pool which has a painting on the bottom of it.When you are standing on the second and third floor of this house and look down at the pool, you can see the painting perfectly. Many people have indoor swimming pools but the owner of this home took it to a whole new level by adding the painting. By making the swimming pool into a piece of art, it took the design to a whole new level.
This is one of the many uniquely designed houses throughout the world.It has an open concept design, which makes the home feel larger than it is.This house is located in Palm Springs, California.It has a very clean, sleek look. The designer incorporated large rocks into the interior design to tie in the outdoors. This is a very high end home that has a very contemporary design.
Christmas is fast approaching and many of us get a little
overwhelemed with the thought of decorating our home.During the holidays, you are bound to have
people over to your home so you want to make sure your house looks
outstanding.In this video, a
professional interior designer by the name of Rebecca Robeson shows you a few
things about how to make your home perfect for the holiday.
The contemporary design style is always changing. It is defined as what is current now, which means what was considered contemporary 10 years ago, is not considered contemporary today.Contemporary design includes sleek, simple colours.They are fresh and comfortable instead of cold.There are many styles that are considered contemporary: clean simple lines, and minimal accessories are just a few.
To create the framework for your space, use neutral colours.Use pops of colour in your accessories.You can also do an accent wall to add a splash of colour to a room.The contemporary colour palette normally consists of warm shades of neutral colours like white, cream, brown, taupe, etc.
Keep simple furniture that has very little detail to make your room feel sleek and sophisticated.Make sure you have neutral fabrics on upholstered pieces.Very light or very dark wood finishes fit best with a contemporary design.The legs on the furniture should be exposed in order to make the space feel open.
Putting everything together can be the tricky part.You have to make sure your space is clean and uncluttered.Don’t have little knick-knacks sitting out. Contemporary design is simple and sleek and your eye should easily travel around the room.
In 2012, global design styles will be returning.This includes incorporating various pieces of art and furniture from around the world into your space.In the bathroom, you can use tribal masks, pottery, wooden sculptures, etc. as decorations.Unique one-of-a-kind wall paintings will be a nice feature on your walls.When incorporating global design into your bedroom, you have many more options.A large carved headboard is a great way to add different cultures into your bedroom. Try to find unique pieces that are completely different from what you might see in your relatives' or friends' houses.Some popular global styles include: Southwestern, Aboriginal, Hispanic, Parisian, Caribbean, etc.Carved wooden side tables are also an excellent global design idea. You can find great handcrafted side table from all around the world.Woven lampshades are also unique.You don’t have to stick to one culture when you’re designing a room.Feel free to mix and match for a more international look.
There have been many interior design trends this year, below are just a few of them.
Wallpaper on the Ceiling
This trend it similar to the feature wall.After the feature wall people began wallpapering their rooms and this in turn influenced people to put wallpaper on their ceiling.
Yin and Yang
We all need balance in our lives and the same is true for interior design.You should have a balance of bright and dull colours, light and dark, etc.This trend isn’t going anywhere soon.
Ethical Flooring
Ethical flooring was very popular this year.Lots of people are going eco-friendly to help the environment so they are choosing to use environmentally friendly flooring.
