Contemporary Living

are very popular nowadays, bet with you, out of 10 home you visit and you can finds 9 of its are contemporary concept style.

” contemporary style is all about clean lines, simplicity, and lack of clutter, allow space for house’s sculptural elements to shine.

Colours are confident and simple, ranging from white and neutrals to unusual brights. ”

” if you love clean, spare understated design, this is the style for you. Shades of white are the starting point: brilliant white for the way it accentuates the light in a room together with off-whites, if you’d like to avoid a sterile look. White is a colour for peace, freshness, and simplicity, but it also emphasizes light and shadow, so it is the perfect backdrop for architectural details, such as moldings and fireplaces. it also offers space for items of sculptural interest, such as vases , frames and lamps.

Restricted palettes of neutrals are also the staples of contemporary look, acting as the perfect backdrop to textures, furniture, or accessories in your scheme. Neutrals are the most practical shades for family home: They resist stains and match easily with existing elements.

Against this background you can use any strong colour. Bright, bold accents will brings zest and vitality . Do not be afraid of black : it defines shapes and spaces. Avoid pastel and cute accent colour. Instead, punch up the room with blocks of unexpected hues, such as turquoise, pea green, or purple. Add textural interest to paint by having a range of subtle finishes: the softness of matte or depth of chalky antiqued- plaster finish.

In the contemporary style, the sleek pure lines of furniture and architecture are emphasized, so avoid ruffles, pleats, fringes, and tassles. Rather, be bold with soft furnishings such as animals or geometric prints and give them space.

source : 1001 ideas for colour and paint

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