Contemporary style is perhaps one of the most popular styles today but to be precise, that’s not a style, this is a pack of features that are considered actual and up-to-date right now. Today’s contemporary style is defined by curved lines, neutral colors and minimalism, but it may look slightly different in the future as it changes with time – it means ‘of this moment’. Let’s find out more about current contemporary features and ways to incorporate this style into your home interiors.
Colors
Neutral shades are the cornerstone of contemporary style. If you’re aiming to pay homage to this style, blacks, whites, tans and grays should make up the bulk of your design. Occasionally, bold solids may also be used, but if so, they are typically used sparingly and only as accents. If you stick to mixing neutrals, it’s a good idea to include lots of texture in your design. A variety of textures will help add visual interest into the space, besides textures are currently a hot trend in home decor and they will give a lot of interest to it.
A beautiful contemporary bedroom done in elegant neutral tones, with several layers of light, a bed and matching sleek nightstands plus a long mirror.
A beautiful contemporary bedroom with built-in lights, a grey upholstered bed, grey bedding and curtains, wooden nightstands and a sleek storage unit.
A chic contemporary kitchen with white and light stained cabinets, a large kitchen island with a white stone countertop and a backsplash, a black pendant lamp.
A chic neutral contemporary dining room with a light-stained table, white and grey chairs, pendant lamps, candles and foliage.
A clean contemporary bedroom with a neutral slab accent wall, an upholstered bed, two tall storage units, built-in lights and pendant lamps.
A clean contemporary bedroom with grey walls, built-in lights on the ceiling, a large upholstered bed and neutral textiles is a lovely space.
A contemporary and chic dining room with planked walls, a statement artwork, a black table, neutral and black chairs, a cluster of pendant lamps.
A contemporary bathroom with stone and wood, touches of blush and dusty pink for a girlish feel.
A contemporary bedroom with a home office separated, a grey upholstered bed and black and white bedding plus printed touches.
A contemporary home in neutral shades, with wooden touches and a navy and yellow pillow.
A contemporary home office with a large corner desk with lots of drawers,a small window and potted greenery is cool for working.
Shapes
Forms or shapes is one of the foundational elements of contemporary design. It’s one of the elements that sets this design style apart from other, similar aesthetics like modern design. The most popular idea here is curved shapes that also happen to be one of the hottest home decor trends. You may also try a mixture of both straight and elegantly curved lines, which can be seen as a slight nod to this style’s art deco roots. Ideally, you should incorporate these eye-catching lines in a variety of ways throughout the design, it’s not only about furniture or artworks. If you’re working on a remodel, consider adding an eye-catching architectural element like a shapely fireplace or room divider. If not, make an effort to include some curved furniture, lighting or décor elements, and that will be enough.
A contemporary home office with light stained wood, black and white touches, a floating desk and sleek storage units and a yellow chair.
A contemporary kitchen with elegant light-stained cabinets, a white stone hood and countertops plus a bakcsplash and a matching kitchen island.
A contemporary kitchen with sleek black cabinets, a concrete kitchen island, black framing, black stools and built-in lights.
A contemporary kitchen with sleek white cabinets and a rich-stained kitchen island, a sleek white countertop and a backsplash.
A contemporary living room styled in light greys, with woven chairs, enough light coming from large windows.
A contemporary Scandi kitchen with white cabinets and an additional row of stained wood ones plus matching countertops.
A cozy contemporary kitchen with sleek white and dark stained cabinets, a white stone backsplash and white countertops.
A dove grey contemporary kitchen with sleek cabinets, a bamboo backsplash, catchy curved details and open shelves is amazing.
A fab contemporary kitchen with sleek white and navy cabinets, a white stone backsplash and countertops and a skylight.
A fabulous contemporary bedroom with a headboard clad with upholstered panels, a bed with neutral earthy bedding and a matching bench, a large nightstand with a lamp.
A gorgeous contemporary bedroom with a grey panel accent wall, a black leather bed, contrasting bedding, a floating nightstand and a jaw-dropping pendant lamp.
A gorgeous contemporary bedroom with a tile and metallic line accent wall, a neutral upholstered bed, round white nightstands, black lamps and several layers of light.
A gorgeous contemporary kitchen with sleek black cabinets, a row of light stained ones, built-in lights and black tube pendant lamps over the dining space.
Light
The final key to creating a contemporary design is layering plenty of lighting throughout the room, paying special attention to natural light. Make as many and as large windows are you can, this is the main point. Then incorporate all types of layered light you can: ambient, accent, task, everything you can and you need, as a contemporary space should be full of light. Take a look at the ideas we’ve prepared for you and get inspired!
A gorgeous contemporary ktichen with sleek white cabinets, a grey stone backsplash and countertops, a black kitchen island and a layered ceiling.
A gorgeous contemporary space with oversized windows, a geometric wood clad TV wall and comfy furniture.
A jaw-dropping contemporary bedroom in neutrals, with an upholstered bed and a curved bench, a fireplace and a fantastic bubble chandelier.
A luxurious contemporary bedroom done in warm neutrals, with a wood clad niche and a matching bed, neutral textiles and cool pendant lamps.
A pretty contemporary bedroom in neutrals, with a wooden slab accent, a floating bed with neutral bedding, a sleek storage unit that takes a whole wall and a cluster of pendant lamps.
A pretty contemporary dining space with a living edge table, neutral chairs and a statement black pendant lamp is very cool.
A refined contemporary kitchen with navy lower cabinets and a kitchen island, ligth stained doors, open shelves and a small meal zone.
A sleek contemporary home office in light greys and white, with sleek storage units, an open shelf and a large corner desk plus a grey chair.
A small contemporary kitchen with sleek grey cabinets, a white floating countertop and a backsplash, some built-in appliances.
A stylish contemporary kitchen with white lower cabinets, open storage shelves, a black hood, black countertops, light stained wood and a stone kitchen island.
A stylish contrasting kitchen with sleek black cabinets, a white stone kitchen island, built-in shelves and a cluster of pendant lamps.
A welcoming contemporary home office with light grey storage units, stained shelves, a built-in matching desk and a black chair.
An inviting neutral contemporary bedroom with a planked accent wall, a neutral upohlstered bed, black and rust bedding, a pendant lamp and a leather bench.
Neutrals, lots of light, especially natural and geometric shapes are what you need for creating a contemporary interior.
Stone, tiles and glass create a chic and catchy yet neutral and contemporary bathroom.