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Contemporary Rooms

March 01, 2010 (posted by Jennifer Campbell, Home Staging Calgary)
Contemporary Living Room


This sleek, sophisticated space features a contemporary fireplace and high ceilings emphasized by vertical wall paper.

The contemporary style is often incorporated into offices, boutiques, lofts, former commercial buildings and stylish homes. This modern concept is perfect for those current with the latest trends and styles.

This sleek, sophisticated style emphasizes shape, form and lines found in architectural details such as metal ductwork, brick, high ceilings, bare windows, exposed plumbing pipes and geometric wall art. Characteristic furniture adopts clean straight lines with gentle curves, if any; less is more. As a rule, furnishings do not feature skirts, trim, fringes, or tassels. Area rugs, pillows and a rug or throw featuring bold colours, textured fabrics or geometric patterns are included to complete the motif. Each piece should feel balanced within the space well as serve as a feature on it’s own.

As with the furniture, accessories are uncluttered, bold, artistic and sparingly placed. Common accessories in contemporary rooms are sculptures, dramatic floral arrangements and brushed metal accents. Window coverings include streamlined shades and blinds. Familiar neutrals such as beiges, browns, whites and black are used with bright and bold colour accents. The contemporary style is an artistic statement that showcases modern trends and styles.


References: About.com: Interior Decorating (Mar 1, 2010), HGTV (Mar 1, 2010),
HGTV. (2004). Sensible Chic Smart Style on Any Budget (First Edition). Des Moins, Iowa: Meredith Publishing Group
Images: iStock Photo (Mar 1, 2010)



One Response to “Contemporary Rooms”


  1. Braided Rugs Says:

    Braided Rugs…

    Great article and I like your thoughts on this. Will have to bookmark and stop back….



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