Modern Vs. Contemporary

What is the difference between Modern and Contemporary design?

Although Modern and Contemporary are used interchangeably, there is a difference between the two.

Contemporary design refers to our present time, and latest styles of the 21^st century. The word Contemporary is used to describe basically the styles & designs of “today.” 

Modern design does not refer to “current” design but rather to a style taken from a time period or era. During the 1920’s the Bauhaus school in Germany pushed the traditional thoughts and styles of the Arts. The Bauhaus school taught a large range of the Arts that turned away the “expressionist” style or idea and looked towards a “rational” style that incorporated functionality, minimalism, straight lines and mass production. These ideas created the Modern style or Modernism.

Modern and Contemporary are often used interchangeably because the Modern style look and ideas are still very popular today. The straight lines, clean look, and functionality are seen in high-end homes, hotels, architecture, and furniture and many aspects of current design. Contemporary designs use these modern elements with new aspects to them. Can get confusing I know…. but hear area a few pictures to compare the two

MODERN EXAMPLES

                                                                         modern bathroom design by minneapolis
                                                                                   architect John B.A. Idstrom II

modern bathroom design by san francisco

architect Mark Brand Architecture

modern family room design by boston

architect Hammer Architects

                                                                     modern living room design by san francisco
                                                                         architect Mark English Architects, AIA

                                                                    modern living room design by san francisco

                                                                        architect John Maniscalco Architecture

                                                                        modern kitchen design by minneapolis

                                                                      interior designer Walsh Design Group, Inc.

                                                   modern bathroom design by seattle architect McClellan Architects

CONTEMPORARY EXAMPLES

                                                                   contemporary dining room design by nashville

                                                                                interior designer Jamie Beckwith

                                                                    contemporary living room design by nashville

                                                                               interior designer Jamie Beckwith

                                                                 contemporary kitchen design by boston kitchen

                                                                            and bath Venegas and Company

                                                      contemporary kitchen design by austin interior designer PPDS

                                                  contemporary living room design by minneapolis interior designer

                                                                                      Martha O'Hara Interiors

                                                                      contemporary kitchen design by nashville
                                                                               interior designer Jamie Beckwith

                                                                           contemporary bedroom design by toronto

                                                                               interior designer LUX Design Inc.

                                                 contemporary bathroom design by new york general contractor

                                                                Prestige Custom Building & Construction, Inc.

                                                               contemporary bathroom design by photographer

                                                                                    Elad Gonen & Zeev Beech

Make your own Christmas Decorations!

Its that exiting time of year when we share the holidays with family and friends. A great way to make those wonderful memories is by making your own decorations. Taking extra things from around the house can make surprising and fun decorations as well as activities for kids, and your recycling! Have some scrap paper? extra ribbon? pine cones? Take a look at these creative ideas others have made.



Bathroom Accessories

                                           
                                   Bathroom accessories are the finishing touch to a bathroom
                                                       Hear are some of my favorite

Labrazel Sofia Pewter

Labrazel Crystal Vine

Labrazel Dante

Senecio Collection

Belmont Vanity Stool 

One of my favorite aspects of designing a rooms is the furniture, there is so many styles and kinds but I love it when they are mixed with new and old. Look at these wonderful peices by

 Casamidy!

"Opera"

"Ixelles"

"Manchez" (painted)

"Manchez"

"Loop"
 



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Lets start with the color palette of the week.

         This new Cambria quartz color Shirebrook has wonderful movement and veining throughout. Definitely eye catching. To bring out the many colors in the quartz, accent the room with a Blue/gray tone. Scary you say? Why not a neutral beige or cream? Sure they would look ok with it but Blue/Gray accents would make it Pop with elegance & glamour. You could add Blue/gray table runner, plates, and vases in the kitchen or Blue/gray soap dispenser, towels & floor mat to a bathroom. If you feel adventurous, add one accent wall in a Blue/gray for that extra WOW factor.