Top furniture trends: Contemporary style
What Makes Contemporary Furniture?
Some contemporary ideas are influenced by nature, futuristic looks and cutting-edge aspects, while others lean toward overly modern and simple, but the commonality of all contemporary design include clean, smooth and subtle characteristics.This style is neither warm and fuzzy or cold and harsh. To bring a contemporary design style into your home, look for these elements.
1. Defined Lines
Silhouettes are sleek, strong and slim, without being dainty. Streamlined furniture and cutting-edge shapes help to define current contemporary style and it has a sense of symmetry and balance in its design with a bold flair that’s still minimal and modern.
2. Form and Function
An emphasis on equal parts of form and function is prevalent in contemporary style. When it comes to form or shape, contemporary design has a mixture of clean, boxy lines and eye-catching curved lines to create the foundation of this style. Architectural elements, organic silhouettes and geometric designs are popular pieces in contemporary style and draw the eye in.
3. Smooth Surfaces
Clean, polished finishes are essential to contemporary design for a sleek, simple and sophisticated look. Think lacquered wood, glossy marble and lustrous metals like chrome, nickel and steel.
4. Current and Adaptable
Each piece in contemporary design should stand out as individual and unique, while maintaining its minimalist aesthetic. Look for pieces that serve double duty like leather ottomans as coffee tables, dining benches as extra seating in the living room or motion furniture that swivels and reclines.
