What’s Your Interior Design Style?

Contemporary

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.  18^th and 19^th 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.

Unique Interior Design Home

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.

Contemporary Interior Design Style

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.