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interchanged and misused terms. Although
these two are related by definition, they are
different regarding interior design. While
modern style focuses on the elements of a
specific design era, contemporary style offers
today’s trends.
Contemporary style is also focused on contemporary
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
as a reference with their pulled-together minimalist
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
furnishings, bronze wall sconces, bright white farmhouse
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 home with
high ceilings and large windows.
art deco

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