Modern Contemporary Design - Clean, Sleek Dining and Living Rooms

Modern Contemporary has furniture with exposed legs: sofas, ottomans and chairs tend to feature bare legs and slim bases; showcasing also reflective surfaces like exposed glass and metals. There is also the use of natural wooden materials going from end tables with a metal base to rustic reclaimed wooden tabletops. The Modern Contemporary style has clean architectural lines, being minimal to a fault – the featured architectural designs showcase a sophisticated and timeless elegance. Modern Contemporary colour palette adds the black, white and grey – typical Contemporary colours, – with the earthy hues and featured shades of rust, turquoise, brown and olive green from the Modern style. With clean and sleek furniture lines, this style will beautify any room.

This article was originally published on November 12th, 2020.

The Modern Contemporary spaces have an open-space concept, with the kitchen merging with the dining or living room, or both dining and living room merging with each other. This results in an airy and comfortable living space, avoiding ornate designs.

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Modern Contemporary Design brings together the elements from the Contemporary and the Modern Styles: by bringing modern products (as a low sofa) into a contemporary setting (as an exposed floor surface), these two design styles not only complement each other but also are perfect to create a harmonised space. For a balanced and aesthetic space, Modern Contemporary Design is the go-to.

Modern Contemporary spaces are filled with natural light and warm neutrals. Combining straight strong lines with an organic silhouette, the Modern Contemporary is a style that bends the norms of design, having a blend of comfort and sophistication with a fresh look and feel, unparalleled by other design styles. Furnishings like sofas, ottomans and chairs tend to have featured bare legs and slim bases, with exposed glass and metals as reflective surfaces.

A Modern Contemporary interior design incorporates large windows, unique shapes, open plans, all in harmony with the surrounding landscape. The final touch of this interior design is to typically use natural elements such as fir or cedar and stone. The finishing details and furniture are in-ornate and use clean lines. Comfort and premium quality are key values for this design style; walls are often white adding to the expansive feeling, with bare floors, and if area rugs are used, they are typically made of wool and neutral in colour.

The clean and uncluttered spaces of the Modern Contemporary style create a calm feeling to any room, making it inviting. The need to simplify forms – the ‘form follows function’ rule – allowed furniture and architectural elements to become more sculptural, meaning, less decorative items in your home; furniture is all the decoration you need, as they give the pop of colour to the soft background.

Modern Contemporary furniture should make a bold statement, so make sure you choose items that have smooth, clean geometric shapes with neutral tones, using the natural fibres found in wool, cotton, linen, and silk; pillows can add a pop of colour and texture. For having a light-toned background, your favourite colour can stand out in your furniture.