Elements of the Contemporary Style

The styles within this category share the common color theme of using neutrals as a base and bringing in bold pops of color

• neutrals
• black and white
• pop of color

Keep to 2-3 colors

• warm neutrals
• warm earthy tones of brown and golds
• Pops of color: mustard yellow, deep reds, aquas and pumpkin orange
• blush pinks, sages
• black and white

keep to 2-3 colors

• bright crisp white
• pops of color: light, soft and muted colors
• predominantly white with neutrals and earth tones

Keep to 2-3 colors

• monochrome
• warm or cool neutrals
• pop of color: your choice
• whites, creams, gray and black

• stone fireplace focal point
• large windows
• rustic in contemprary home

Blends industrial and Mid-Century modern elements

• Contrast of hard and soft
• statement piece of art, rug or furniture or lighting

This style uses little to no wood.  It’s signature look is monochromatic.

The furniture is what sets this style apart from the previous age of traditional wooden furniture.  Contemporary furniture incorporated new elements from the industrial age. Plastics and metals were used in home furnishings.  The furniture of these styles will start to incoporate these new elements.

• medium and dark woods
• splayed legs
• straight and tall legs
• tapered legs
• hairpin metal legs
• molded plastic
• wire chairs
• metal frames

• light woods like bamboo, beech, rattan, maple, pine
• splayed legs
• straight legs
• tall legs
• metal hairpin legs
• spindle back chairs