Learn the Four Essentials of Modern Home Interior Design

[Jerome White]

For many homeowners today the choice of modern home interior design
has become increasingly popular. The advantages it offers such as its
clean and uncluttered feel makes this style one that people tend to
love. Other advantages that this style of home d'cor provides is the
wide variety and availability of furnishings and accents that one can
make use of. Bear in mind however that before you even begin your
quest toward changing the look of your home, there are a few things
that you need to consider particularly the addition of four important
elements.
Making Use Of Clean Lines
When you think of modern home interior design one the first things
that come to mind is the look, it's all about the simple, clean and
sleek look of the architectural lines and furnishings found throughout
the style. It is rare to find things like ornate pieces or intricate
fabric patterns in this style, and instead solid colors, straight
lines and geometric shapes are more commonly used. The use of clean
lines applies to all furnishings from the couches, mirrors to the
tables and chairs. Remember simplicity is the key to an ideal
contemporary design.
Making Use Of Wood Tones
The use of wood in modern home interior design is not as common,
however as long as the lines created are sleek and the tones match
with the rest of the d'cor then it has it's place. The use of darker
wood tones such as mahogany, Nara and walnut are the most ideal for
this style, however many prefer to use pale toned wood instead such as
teak. Making use of light tones brings out a good contrast between the
sleek metal accents and makes the space brighter.
Making Use Of Metal
In the context of modern home interior design, the use of metal is
necessary whether it be a solitary steel constructed centerpiece or
sleek chrome hardware. Making use of metal frames within the space or
use of metal legs on tables and other furniture provides the essence
of this design style. Steel sculptures are ideal centerpieces to a
room and the addition of metal vases or bowls filled with transparent
beads provides good color contrast. If you want to accentuate the use
of this design style even further you can place nickel plated lamp
stands or chrome bookshelves, and literally as metal as defining
pieces of furnishings.
Making Use Of Color
It may seem that within the context of modern home interior design,
the use of neutral colors is the norm. However if you infuse small
bursts of rich colors at key places within the space then it provides
a more creative feel and compliments the style. Adding a crimson red
couch with your chrome and glass coffee table or placing a set of deep
burgundy blind divider in the middle of a room gives a great effect
and provides a point of interest within the seemingly minimalist
spaces. Perhaps try putting brightly colored pillows on a leather sofa
or even yellow sunflowers in a metal vase on top of a black top table,
and this gives some warmth to your space.
The feeling of calm and clean living is what modern home interior
design provides and this is what makes it a popular choice of style
today. Take a look at this particular style of interior design and
decide whether this is one that would suit you.