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regarding interior design. While modern
style focuses on the elements of a specific
design era, contemporary style offers
today’s trends. contemporary

Contemporary style is also focused on
minimal detailing and the use of textures.
Its main goal is to keep the space open
by using minimal and functional furniture
on top of black, white and neutrals. Some
splashes of bright colours are welcome to
create a varied space.

Minimalist interior design is one of the most
thoroughly modern design styles. Think
simplicity, refinement and a skilled hand at
sumptuous comfort and functionality. The
key here is to keep rooms spare and well-
edited with no print fabrications and décor
extras that must serve a dual purpose.
Think of a modern art gallery or museum minimalist
as a reference with their pulled-together
approach to filling a space with minimal
essentials that still feature a lively sense of
organic or abstract drama.

Farmhouse interior design or cottage design,
uses warm, neutral colours and vintage
and organic accessories combinations.
Weathered woods, clean lines, open
shelving, shiplap walls, worn paint and rustic
metal finishes like bronze and copper are
common elements of this style.

Select the perfect combination of rustic
and modern elements with warm wood farmhouse
furnishings, bronze wall sconces, bright
white couches and farmhouse sinks.
Incorporate details like a pine bookcase,
oak dining table, mason jars and gingham,
floral and striped textiles throughout the
home for a matched look.

Art Deco, short for the French Arts ‘decoratifs’,
is a style of visual arts, architecture and
product design that first appeared in Paris
in the 1910s and flourished in the United
States and Europe during the 1920s to early
1930s.

When we think about Art Deco interior
design, luxury and opulence often come
to mind since it is frequently used in high-
end hotels, restaurants and cinemas. The
bold and decorative elements of Art Deco
interior design can be fully appreciated in a art deco
home with high ceilings and large windows.

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