Monday, March 21, 2011

Modern Interior Design For Homes

By Nathan Wolpind


When one talks about modern interior design, one must consider the various components that make up this exciting trend. Modern usually refers to a fresh, fun, functional but at the same time classic approach to interior design. To successfully incorporate these elements into your home there are several things that you need to work on.

As the mantra for modern design calls for simple but not boring, the layout must be planned carefully. This is especially important when wanting to apply a functional aspect. An open layout can be employed if you enjoy entertaining guests in the living room while cooking in the kitchen. Built-ins are ideal for electronics, entertainment centers, and books. You can also build shelves for gaming consoles and storage for controllers, board games, dart boards and other hobbies and entertainment items. This is a good way to keep wires and electrical cords neatly tucked away and will also be a great way to reduce clutter. The arrangement and type of furniture to use is key to a contemporary looking home.

Once the layout has been done, you can proceed to incorporate order and symmetry to the style of your home. Modern design is actually a combination of borrowed elements from previous eras which are infused with contemporary methods. It employs clean lines and simple, straightforward aesthetics but does not sacrifice function or practical application. The style you plan to adopt should have a distinctive quality and this can be achieved by including your way of living and your planned use for each room in the house. You can have a modern yet timeless look to your home which will be much better than experimenting with schemes that can fall out of fashion later on and will cost you to update and renovate.

Keeping things simple should also be evident in the colors you will use. Whites, beiges and browns are commonly used though can be complimented by a vivid accent wall. Texture can be manipulated through the different fabrics and prints that can liven up a room.

Lighting is a clever way to draw attention to specific areas of interest. You can decide on how much natural light you want flowing into your home. Track or recessed lighting are very popular and are considered stylish choices but you are free to use fixtures as long as they create clean lines and emphasize the decors you want to feature in your home.

Working with your interior designer can definitely make your home distinct and unique. When all these are considered you can be sure that you, your family and guests will enjoy the simple yet functional style of your home.




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