There's a simple philosophy behind Modern decor: Less is more. Decorating becomes easier once this rule is fully understood but there's more to a Modern design that removing clutter.
Modern decor relies on a streamlined vision. Furniture is sleek and comfortable. The color palette here is neutral, black and white. Accessories have a geometric quality to them, with sharp angles. Most of all, Modern design bases itself in the idea that space is a crucial element of the design. Everything gets stripped down to its most basic level, and then is given lots of room to show off its elemental beauty.
Follow these guidelines to make a bedroom come to life in Modern style.
First, remove the clutter. Keep only the absolute essentials - bed, dresser, nightstand. Focus on keeping a few pieces of furniture and a few pieces for accent. Remove everything that's small, cutesy or collectible.
Measure the room -walls, floor space, windows, furniture. Draw a scale diagram of the room and then draw in where the furniture will go. This will save time and frustration trying to put a large, heavy piece where it won't fit.
If you haven't already done this, remove all the pictures and art objects from the walls and flat surfaces. Whatever color the walls may be painted currently, consider painting them all white, off-white or a neutral tone such as beige, cream or light tan. Plan to hang only one piece of art per wall as a focal point.
Modern style focuses on straight, clean lines, so consider this quality when selecting new bed linens. Remember, "Less is more," and apply it to your choices. If you select a comforter with a bold geometric pattern, then choose solid color pillows to avoid having too much. If the comforter is a solid color, such as black, white, tan or other neutral, then find geometric pillows. For texture to soften the angles, add a plush throw in a contrasting color to the bed.
Place reading lamps on bedside tables or nightstands on each side. Streamlined black metal lamps often work well with this look.
Create a reading space by installing a Modern-style chair next to a window or in a corner set up for reading. A leather-covered club chair would be perfect, and these days this classic style chair can be found in smaller sizes meant for today's homes. Add pillow to the chair. If necessary, a large leather ottoman that opens for storage can be set with the chair. This gives the occupant a place to rest their feet, a place to set a cup on a tray, as well as a place to store blankets or other comforts out of sight.
Finally, select a stunning area rug to complete the look. In fact, a good area rug can serve as a striking focal point for the room's decor. Choose from among solid color rugs, geometric rugs or even shaped rugs to provide visual interest.
Now the crisp, clean, spare Modern design you had in mind has come to life in your bedroom.
Fran is a lover and writer of all things about bedroom interior design. She finds that shaped area rugs and geometric area rugs work like magic to instantly transform dull bedrooms.
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