How to Decorate in Modern

The decorating term modern actually begin in the 1930s and was inspired by the German Bauhaus School of Design and by minimalist Scandinavian design. The elements that make modern décor modern are clean lines, strong geometric shapes, polished surfaces and asymmetry.

• Choose a neutral color palette for your modern design. Typically, modern rooms have white walls and neutral accessories and furnishings in black, gray and beige tones.

• Stainless steel is a must for the modern kitchen and can also be incorporated in some of your furnishings in other rooms of the house. Kitchen cabinets have a lacquered finish. You want all your finishes to look polished, smooth and sleek. Floors are granite, hardwood, bamboo or concrete.

• Modern furniture is simple, functional, geometric and angular. Highlight artwork, which should also incorporate interesting shapes, with lighting. Leave your windows bare to let the natural light in.