| For some of us, the term 'contemporary style | | | | dark or something in-between, will be carried through |
| decorating' evokes thoughts of George Jetson and | | | | the area for consistency. |
| family, scooting through their ultra modernized and | | | | You will use materials such as metal, chrome and |
| automated home. In reality, contemporary home decor, | | | | stainless steel throughout the area as an accent |
| although sleek, clean and smooth, can make a colorful | | | | element. Ideally, there will be bold architectural details, |
| and dramatic design statement that is an interesting | | | | with soaring windows and high angled walls. Your |
| blend of textures, colors and elements. | | | | flooring may be wood, tile or a textured carpet such |
| If you enjoy clean lines, smooth surfaces, bold colors | | | | as a Berber to complement the contemporary decor. |
| and natural elements, contemporary home decor could | | | | Using a textured wall covering is another element of |
| be the creative lifestyle expression for you. Neutral | | | | interest that can be added to the space. |
| colors will be your selection for the walls, although a | | | | Lighting is an essential element to contemporary style |
| bold accent color or two are appropriate for accent | | | | decorating and should be selected carefully. A room's |
| walls if this fits with your overall design scheme. You | | | | focal point is often highlighted with the use of track |
| will, in fact, want to use color to create drama. For | | | | lighting. As with other elements in the room, light |
| example, you may introduce a sofa with a bright solid | | | | fixtures will have clean lines, may have bold colors and |
| red fabric as a counterpoint to neutral walls. Your | | | | be constructed from a type of metal such as stainless |
| upholstered pieces will not have busy patterns, and in | | | | steel or chrome. |
| fact, there may not be much pattern in the space, with | | | | As you are selecting colors, textures, furniture and |
| the exception of a striking area rug or artwork on the | | | | accessories for the area, it is critical to remember that |
| wall. To create further contrast in the area, you may | | | | with contemporary decor there is never a feeling of |
| decide to use a small amount of black as a dramatic | | | | messiness or overcrowding. Each piece and element |
| accent. | | | | has a drama of its own, and should be appreciated |
| Although clean lines are indicative of contemporary | | | | without distraction. If you think that adding one more |
| decor, unique geometric shapes are very much at | | | | element to the area might be too much, you're |
| home in this setting. This could come in the form of | | | | probably right. Err to the "less is more" philosophy of |
| sculpture, accent pieces or a one-of-a-kind chair. | | | | decorating and you will be fine. |
| Complementing these will be the straight lines of the | | | | Your completed contemporary space will reflect the |
| other pieces in the area, such as a Scandinavian style | | | | smooth, sleek, refined, uncluttered, dramatic look that |
| sofa. The accent pieces such as coffee tables and | | | | defines your lifestyle (or not, but it may relieve the |
| end tables may be wood based with stainless steel or | | | | stress of the hectic days!) In any event, enjoy your |
| chrome accents, and of course will be clean and sleek | | | | contemporary style surroundings. |
| lined. The wood tone that is selected, whether light, | | | | |