In the case of French Country Vs. Contemporary.... what's your veredict?
Colors used to decorate in the French Country style come from the full spectrum of the color wheel. Sunny yellow and soft gold, firey red and burnt rust, bright grass green and dark hunter green, cobalt blue and soft ocean tones... Bright black and dull grays punctuate the bright colors and define accessory pieces. Rusted metal furniture, lighting fixtures, and furniture give warm color and wonderful lines.
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It's been thought that modern interiors are cold and minimalist, today's CONTEMPORARY interiors are comfortable and welcoming. It's a style that is equally appropriate for offices and stores, lofts and homes. A contemporary style home can be a quiet and comfortable retreat.
The basic rules to achieve this look; Simplicity, subtle sophistication, texture and clean lines help to define contemporary style decorating. Interiors showcase space rather than things. By focusing on color, space, and shape, contemporary interiors are sleek and fresh.
Neutrals, black, and white are the main colors in contemporary style interiors. The palette is often punched up and accented with bright and bold color. Black is often used to ground and define a contemporary style room. With walls painted in a basic neutral, you have a wonderful backdrop for bold colored accessories. If the walls and windows are painted in pastels, the trims should be neutral. If a wall is a bright, bold color, neutrals should be used everywhere else.
The most obvious and distinctive element of a contemporary style interior design is line. It's found in architectural details, high ceilings and bare windows.
Image source: BHG
8 comments:
that's cool, I learned a little about interior design from reading your blog! I do love the dark kitchen cabinets and minimal :D
I like a mixture of both...
Leeann x
I probably would like a mixture of both styles too... I am not too romantic when it comes to decorating, so simple, clean lines work better for me than ruffles and layers :) thanks for visiting babes! xo
I love the French countryside though contemporary is not bad either!!
Have a nice week ahead:)
Country! I love those country photos especially!
I use a mixture of both currently in my home. I appreciate the clean lines and neutral color palette from the contemporary pieces, and the flair and whimsy from the French Country pieces.
Fabulous post as always, my dear!! Hope your week is off to a fantastic start ;)
thank you all ;)
Great week!!
How lovely.
Especially the first :)
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