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Describe contemporary style in one (or two!) words

Emmeline Westin
il y a 9 ans
It's difficult pinpointing the era you live in. What materials, colours, items define 'now'?

In one word (or two), how would you define contemporary style? If you find it easier, post a photo of what you think is a contemporary interior!

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  • PRO
    Debbi Washburn
    il y a 9 ans
    Simple and current... similar to transitional - clean lines of modern without the harshness; warm and inviting like traditional without the fussier details....

    Commentaires (53)

    • Debbie Penn
      il y a 9 ans
      I thought "contemporary" was a 'fresh' look using up-to-date materials and fabrics. I thought "modern" was the cold and sterile look.
    • Maureen
      il y a 9 ans
      No-Fuss and sophisticated…… Like how i made 2 words one? ;-)
    • PRO
      Studio M Interior Design
      il y a 9 ans
      Cutting edge!
    • PRO
      Sophie Nguyen Architects
      il y a 9 ans
      Fluidity and open spaces where the frontiers between the functions are blurred, reflecting the democratic process of our society.
    • midmodfan
      il y a 9 ans
      I wouldn't call contemporary 'a style' at all, because contemporary changes over time.
    • User
      il y a 9 ans
      trendy
    • PRO
      NJK Interiors
      il y a 9 ans
      Clean, smooth and flowing lines
    • pavinia
      il y a 9 ans
      Minimalist
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    • Lily Choi
      il y a 9 ans
      modern and upbeat
    • Pedro Maia
      il y a 9 ans
      simple and white
    • PRO
      Gray & Walter, Ltd.
      il y a 9 ans
      Sleek and clean.
    • stryker
      il y a 9 ans
      Contemporary "contemporary" doesn't have to be all white, or white at all. Colors, including (perhaps especially) softer neutral ones, give it the warmth that people often find lacking. I'm all for texture, too.
    • Melinda Brasher
      il y a 9 ans
      clean, functional
    • PRO
      Mina Herrera Design LLC
      il y a 9 ans
      Sleek, elegant.
    • PRO
      Rachel @ Ethan Allen
      il y a 9 ans
      Good contemporary design has a strong visual impact with the least amount of items needed to achieve the look. Less is more!
    • Susan
      il y a 9 ans
      Dernière modification :il y a 9 ans
      Sterile and uninviting. I do like the table, and think the kitchen would have warmth if the chairs complimented the table. The chairs shown remind me of something you have to sit in to wait for your car, or at the DMV.
    • bungalowmo
      il y a 9 ans
      Not Me
    • Trice
      il y a 9 ans
      Clean, sleek.
    • Cyndy
      il y a 9 ans
      Stylish
    • Donna Lyman Semar
      il y a 9 ans
      Stark. Cold.
    • PRO
      Kevin Moore Architect
      il y a 9 ans
      Calming
    • Muriel Geny-Triffaut
      il y a 9 ans
      Restful and Serene. Unlike the atrocities seen mostly in America with dark walls and horrific giant furniture.
    • User
      il y a 9 ans
      Just love America bashing, so freaking unnecessary.....give it a rest.
    • redpoint
      il y a 9 ans
      Contemporary is not modern: It doesn't mean minimal, or sleek or stark, or any of those things. It's not even postmodern, though it can be. Contemporary can be eclectic, using choice elements of whatever the person wants, to create a unified whole. ie. modern farmhouse. Contemporary isn't fully determined, but it seems a contemporary home will have some defined elements, such as a more open floorplan. A contemporary home more often than not will not have wainscoting, mouldings, but it will have exposed beams on its high ceilings.
    • Rita Cohill
      il y a 9 ans
      Contemporary to me is cold and uninviting.
    • Susan
      il y a 9 ans
      Dernière modification :il y a 9 ans
      Debbi, you nailed it! Your photos are beautiful, and the room is modern, and gives the feeling of a warm hug.
    • Maida Stanic
      il y a 9 ans
      The term contemporary design is actually quite subjective. Depending on the topic at hand, the word contemporary can mean different things to different people. Often confused with modern style, when thinking of contemporary in relation to decor, some see it as harsh and cold, whereas others are excited by the energy that the clean lines create. As with all decor styling, whether it is your home, your place of work, an office or a shop, being represented by a contemporary decor can speak volumes and set peoples expectations...
      The actual definition of contemporary is
      1.
      existing, occurring, or living at the same time; belonging to the same time
    • stryker
      il y a 9 ans
      Emmeline asked us "What materials, colours, items define 'now'?" So I guess, Maida, she was asking along the lines of the actual definition you listed. That is such a HUGE question, thought that way. Potentially more interesting though.
    • Maida Stanic
      il y a 9 ans
      Jean! I was making reference to some of the other peoples comments not Emmeline's.
    • Chewie Macgruber
      il y a 9 ans
      Sexy, but livable
    • stryker
      il y a 9 ans
      Maida, I wasn't being critical of you; I understood what you said and I agree with you. I used your definition of "contemporary" to point out what Emmeline's original question was. We would get very different (and interesting) comments in this thread if everyone was defining "now" instead of "contemporary." I'm sorry what I said came out the wrong way.
    • Maida Stanic
      il y a 9 ans
      Lol! Jean I wasn't being critical of you either. I thought you misunderstood my comments. The world of text communication can be misunderstood. Apologies to you :) have a lovely day.
    • PRO
      Debbi Washburn
      il y a 9 ans
      Thank you Susan - I take credit for the kitchen, the construction of removing walls and the floor and wall colors.... the furnishings were my clients.... she has wonderful taste and is not afraid to take a chance.....The colors we choose were what was being seen in places like Target, Home Goods, Pottery Barn and shops like those in our area - greys, beiges with pops of turquoise as an accent colors ( or yellow or orange ).... I think it still is current this year as well.....
    • Lou Mele
      il y a 9 ans
      Pure
    • pavinia
      il y a 9 ans
      indefinable
    • PRO
      VERVE
      il y a 9 ans
      Eclectic
    • makaloco
      il y a 9 ans
      Uncomfortable. Maybe it's an overgeneralization, but for me it conjures up hard plastic chairs, backless stools, and sofas that are uninviting for naps. Also lots of chrome and stainless and glass, nearly all of which I dislike.
    • Depo
      il y a 9 ans
      I think too many posters are confusing modern with contemporary. Contemporary simply means up to date or "of the day".
    • hazeldazel
      il y a 9 ans
      Thank you, Depo SD! Ugh, this makes it so hard when searching for things, I love modern but hate contemporary.
    • karen3000
      il y a 9 ans
      Modern-ish. Not quite as modern as "modern."
    • PRO
      Eat Live Sleep
      il y a 9 ans
      I agree with Midmodfan. Contemporary just means 'of the moment', it's not really a style, its just current
    • stryker
      il y a 9 ans
      Describe current decor in two words.
    • Lynn Oxenford
      il y a 9 ans
      Clean lines .
    • User
      il y a 9 ans
      trending ;)
    • printesa
      il y a 9 ans
      Trying to think what's trending these days..the color gray, tile that looks like wood floor and those Ikat/Chevron rugs. So, if we see in 20 years a house that is painted all in gray with wood looking tiles and ikat/chevron rugs and probably drapes, we know when the house was designed:) I like gray, btw, and it wasn't done because of the trend,,7 years ago not sure it was trendy:)
    • hayleydaniels
      il y a 9 ans
      Based on the picture by the OP, contemporary is cold, sterile, lifeless and uncomfortable. I would much rather live in a jungle with an array of colors and textures than in Siberia where there was one green leaf still clinging to a branch that serves as a 'pop' of color.
    • User
      il y a 9 ans
      I'm with Margo; trendy.
    • shars55
      il y a 9 ans
      Yes.....trendy.
    • Etta McFadden
      il y a 7 ans

      Innovative, inconsistent.

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