Home interior designing can be a rather daunting task if you are not well versed with the different design themes and styles in trend these days or if you are not sure about your specific requirements and preferences. Whether you are designing your home yourself as a DIY project or hiring a professional interior designer for that, it is always a good idea to do some research beforehand so you know exactly what kind of design theme you want and what all essentials are required.
There are many different design styles in trend these days with one of the most popular ones being contemporary interior design. Contemporary means the ever-evolving design that is all about here and now. As time passes, it embraces new elements while playing with some older elements too. There are some basic features of a contemporary interior design that we will discuss here. We will take inspiration from a few of such homes featured below so you can see what the basics of this design are and how you can incorporate them into your home.
Clutter-Free Spaces
One of the most significant features of this design theme is that there is minimum clutter. Only the essentials are included so that there is a neat and clean space. Different forms of storage are added as part of the design so the extra stuff can be stored there. Since it is not humanly possible to be clutter-free ALL the time, you should think about ways in which you can display your possessions in style so that they do not appear as clutter; rather, help to enhance the theme of the design.
Geometric Forms And Patterns
Another prominent feature of this interior design theme is the inclusion of geometric patterns in various forms and styles. These could be included as clean and crisp lines in the architecture, geometric patterns for the tiles, and similar patterns for walls and partitions. Notice in the following design portfolio how geometric patterns are carved in the wall partition between two areas. Similarly, another partition in the same area boasts clean crisp lines, squares, and rectangles. All these elements blend together to create a contemporary outlook.
Neutral Colors
A contemporary design is dominated by neutral colors especially grays, blacks, and whites. In fact, even if other elements of a contemporary design are not present, if you choose a color theme of gray, black, and white for an interior, it will immediately start to give the feels of a contemporary design. This is exactly what has been done in the following design portfolio where different shades of gray work well with the white walls to create the perfect neutral theme. Notice how the rug also has geometric patterns, all in shades of gray! The clean crisp lines of the tables, windows, and blinds further enhance the overall design.
Contemporary Accessories And Decor
Although a contemporary interior design is mainly minimalist, it does give you the leverage of adding in lots of modern accessories and decor items. This can be seen in the following design portfolio where multiple shelves have been placed in the feature wall behind the TV. These shelves are adorned with different types of contemporary decor items and accessories that work well with each other to create a beautiful ambiance. When it is combined with spotlights on the shelves, the resulting effect is surreal.
Exposed Pipes And Geometric Patterns in Textile
Since a contemporary design is always evolving, you can expect some out-of-the-box features as part of the theme. One such feature is exposed pipes, ducts, and track lighting. These have been beautifully included as part of the design in the following portfolio. Another feature of this design is the inclusion of textiles that also boast geometric patterns, lines, and styles. You can see in the following image how the striped-patterned rug, floor cushion, and track lights all create a contemporary outlook. A standing shelf with various accessories completes the final look.
Contemporary Artwork
Another way that you can add a contemporary touch to your home is to add contemporary forms of art in various different forms. This could be in the form of 3D art, paintings, decor items, or other forms of wall hangings. And there is no specific area where you can add them. You can add them in the living room, bedroom, kitchen, even the bathrooms. Use your imagination and let your creativity guide you accordingly. In the following portfolio, notice how beautiful contemporary wall art has been added. This beautiful modern take on Starry Nights by Van Gough immediately helps to uplift the room’s appearance while giving it a contemporary makeover.
