Interior design in the style of contemporary: description, choice of finishes, furniture and decor

The contemporary style is quite young, but has already won a worthy place among the design solutions for the design of a modern house. The style does not create a rigid framework and makes it possible to express imagination in a combination of different interior items.

Origin of style

Contemporary (“modern” in English) originates from the 20th century and originates on the principles of minimalism and constructivism. Small city apartments were designed in a practical and modest manner, both antique and factory furniture were used, and decor items were combined, both modern and classic.

Eclecticism is also preserved in the apartments of the post-war time, factory-made and affordable furniture is used, which organizes the space and allows you to store a large number of things (slides and walls).

The photo shows the light interior of a nursery with a play area and a chalk board for the development of a child’s creative abilities.

Contemporary is popular today, it combines practical furniture with rare interior items, the style will remain popular in the future due to its flexibility and ability to apply modifications based on the current reality.

Distinctive features and colors

Contemporary is free from following the rules, adhering to a specific color balance. No need to purchase sketched curtains and furniture. Spontaneous combination, modern decoration, convenience are the main principles of contemporary.

Features of contemporary style:

  • combination of convenience and simplicity;
  • simple lines for furniture and technology, smooth texture and monotony;
  • free wall space;
  • furniture functionality;
  • complementarity and the ability to replace decorative items;
  • built-in walls, niches and shelves.

In the photo, the bedroom is contemporary in white without piling up accessories, plain ceiling and walls visually smooth window niches.

Of the colors, preference is given to the natural palette, using graphite, gray, white, sand color. Neutral shades are the backdrop for bright interior and decor in the style of contemporary.

Photos in the interior of rooms

Kitchen

In a modern home, a contemporary kitchen is most often combined with a living room or a corridor, and in the interior of a kitchen in an apartment, they also prefer to combine rooms or a minimum load of headsets.

Use the bar, island set, zoning using split-level ceiling and flooring. Household appliances built-in or has a simple form. Eclectic country music with classic or minimalism is typical of contemporary style.

In the photo the kitchen in the style of contemporary with additional lighting above the working surface and an apron 3d. Bright palette combined with black accent color.

Living room

In the living room of contemporary style, the most simple and functional furniture is selected, the lines are horizontal and there is no showy luxury. For decoration use glass, plastic, metal and decorative stone. Against the background of neutral colors, there is always a color accent on paintings or furniture. In the large hall, the furniture is arranged in groups to preserve empty space.

Bedroom

In the contemporary style bedroom, two neutral or monochrome colors are combined according to the principle of horizontal alternation, for example, the ceiling and the floor are white and the walls are gray. The accent is a modern bright wardrobe or wardrobe with glass panels.

In the photo there is a gray-beige bedroom of contemporary with bamboo trim of the accent wall. The absence of accompanying bedside tables is the effect of spaciousness.

Children's

In the nursery in the style of contemporary, an important role is played by the naturalness of materials and the practical use of space, in which a convenient storage system for toys helps. The walls are painted with bright patterns, stencils and wall stickers.

Entrance hall

In the modern hallway there is an additional LED lighting or spot lighting. For the walls used light colors of paint, false brick or decorative stone. From furniture you can install a wardrobe, a small shop. As accessories, it is better to limit yourself to a few pictures.

The photo shows a corridor of contemporary colors in a neutral color with an emphasis on voluminous lampshades, additional lighting and a combination of gloss and matte surfaces.

Bathroom

In the style of contemporary bathroom is planned with the maximum creation of empty space. Compact installations and showers are used, plumbing occupies corners, and the washing machine is retracted in a niche or under the table. All communication is hidden under moisture resistant panels. Most often choose light shades for the contemporary bathroom.

Finish

Walls

For contemporary, characterized by experiments with decoration and the combination of natural materials with modern. Monophonic wallpaper, companion wallpaper, liquid wallpaper will fit on the wall. Acrylic paint, geometric designs, stencils and stickers are appropriate in the interior of contemporary. In the living room, you can combine decorative stone with plaster or non-woven wallpaper.

In the photo the interior with floral patterns on gray wallpaper in the bedroom is contemporary decor. On the wall are located next to a square minimalist picture and a round braided decor.

Floor

Practical floor coverings will suit the interior of contemporary interior: laminate, linoleum, carpet, porcelain stoneware. The color of the floor should be different from the walls and may coincide with the ceiling.

Ceiling

Can be made of a plasterboard construction, tension multi-level, painted or even plastered. In the kitchen fit rack panels.

In the photo, the ceiling is of plasterboard construction with LED lighting and an unusual ceiling chandelier. Ceiling levels differ not in color, but in the shadow play of light.

Furniture features

In contemporary furniture, a simple form is used, it should be practical and accessible. Decorations, inserts and roundness will be superfluous.

Wooden furniture is made from cheap wood or MDF. Suitable neutral or black upholstery made of natural fabrics. Beds and chairs can be on small legs.

Textile Features

Bedspreads, pillows, upholstery and curtains should match each other and not break out of the same contemporary style.

Curtains hide uneven window frames, make the window wider, increase the room. Dense drapes are combined with light organza or taffeta. In a dark room, translucent tulle will suffice. Monochromatic curtains and light fabrics will fit into a small room; curtains with print and geometry can be picked up in a spacious room.

On the photo is a nursery in the style of contemporary with themed photo wallpapers and practical Roman curtains that guarantee darkening of the room.

Lighting and decor

Lighting

Lighting in the style can be multi-level (overhead lights from the chandelier, wall sconces and floor lighting) with automatic control. In the kitchen, additional lighting above the desk is important, and in the hallway the lower light looks unusual.

It is possible to direct a lamp and set a stream of light by means of rotary lamps. Niches and openings are also highlighted in the interior of contemporary decor. Dimmers or dimmers set the amount of light in a room at different times of the day.

Decor

The decor is used in the style of contemporary in very reasonable quantities, so as not to overload the interior. The accessory must be thought out in form and color, not overstrain the room and look concise. A modern abstraction painting, smooth vases or figurines, fresh flowers will do.

In the photo there is a bedroom with monophonic walls, decorative modeling, flowers and loft-style ceiling lamps.

Photo gallery

The style of contemporary design is intended primarily for a comfortable life, here practicality is at the head of all the rules for the selection of finishes, furniture and the construction of a design project. Below are photos of examples of using the style of contemporary in rooms for various functional purposes.

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