When choosing an interior design style for an apartment, anyone can feel overwhelmed and confused by the countless styles available. One of the styles currently widely used in practice is the contemporary style, thanks to its timely and trendy nature. We previously wrote a detailed article about this style here. In this article, KHATRA will share 5 practical design tips to help your living space showcase this impressive contemporary style.
First of all, contemporary style does not refer to a specific historical period; it constantly evolves to reflect popular design styles and current trends. People love this style because it gives you the freedom to mix and match to build your own space and easily adapt over time. But currently, what design trends are leading the way? Simplicity, sophistication, varied textures, bold colors, clean lines, and high contrast define contemporary interior decoration.
Neutral Color Tones
When it comes to selecting colors for a contemporary space, neutrals, white, and dark shades like black or charcoal grey are perfect choices. One trend making a strong comeback is Beige. This is an ideal neutral shade that adds warmth to any space. With walls painted in basic neutral colors, you have a great backdrop for bold-colored decorative accessories. Black or charcoal grey are always popular choices for accent walls to emphasize a specific area.
KGH-TH101003 polished porcelain floor tiles paired with beige walls
Forget fussy patterns: Contemporary homes are known for their neutral and elegant color palettes, but this does not mean the style has to be boring: accents can come from adding a splash of color to a specific wall, a vibrant painting, a bold-colored chair, an ottoman, an armchair, or other decorative accessories.
Beyond the walls, for your flooring, you can certainly use tiles in neutral tones such as granite floor tiles or explore other impressive tile options in this article.
Furniture – Simple and Clean
Furniture should make a bold statement while remaining simple and clutter-free without unnecessary ornate details. In addition, furniture pieces often come in black, white, or other neutral colors to fit the contemporary design language. Remember to keep things simple, bare, distinctive, and textured. Avoid fluffy items, floral prints, or intricate details that might compromise the furniture’s clean simplicity.
Simple and neat furniture
Use Lighting as a Work of Art
Use metal pendant lights with abstract designs to create a contemporary space through the material’s visual language: solid, geometric, and sturdy. Keep in mind not to overcrowd the space with too many lighting fixtures, as this can detract from the overall impression.
Metal decorative lamp
Nature: Open, Simple, and Impressive
Bringing nature indoors is always a great idea because plants breathe life into any space. In a contemporary setting, plants and flowers should be large and striking, placed in minimalist planters. You can choose large-leafed plants and display them in glass containers for a simple, natural touch.
Prioritize open spaces
Large-Scale Abstract Wall Art
Accentuate your space with a few standout pieces of art. Wall art featuring geometric patterns and sculptural elements makes an excellent choice. A single, large, impressive artwork is much better than many small pieces that clutter and overwhelm the room.
Large-scale abstract paintings keep the space timeless
