Friday, January 29, 2010

Ideas On Modern Interior Designs

A modern home interior features clean, simple lines which beautifully showcase furniture and artwork and create a fresh, relaxing atmosphere. Modern design offers comfort, functionality and a timeless quality to a home. By using light paint colors, updated fixtures and interesting accessories, any room can be transformed into a more modern space.


Modern Kitchen


Kitchens, small or large, can be transformed into modern, bright and accessible spaces. To begin, add stainless steel appliances for a modern and industrial feel. Stainless steel appliances instantly update the look of a kitchen. Their shiny yet neutral design keeps the space looking light and bright. Modern kitchens are minimal and clean and the paint color for this space should reflect this motif. A light white, cream, pale gray or taupe creates a neutral palette that can be accented with colorful accessories like a bowls of fruit, utensil holders or towels. Bring in one painting or a simple black and white photograph for visual interest. This unexpected touch helps to bring the entire design together for a well-balanced room.


Modern Bedroom


Lighten up your bedroom and create a modern feel with a pale blue or light beige paint color. Get rid of your traditional headboard and replace it with a sleek piece of modern artwork, or painted panels. Painted panels are designs painted onto canvas and stretched over a frame. The design is split up over separate panels. When installed on the wall side-by-side, they come together to form a complete piece of art. On the bed, add an all-white comforter set or white linen duvet cover to lend a soft, fresh and modern feel to the room. Add a bright throw at the end of the bed in a color found in the art headboard. This will help tie the room together.


Another idea for a modern bedroom is to get rid of bulky nightstands and replace them with simple side tables. Mirror-topped side tables reflect light within the room and help to open up the space. Bring in soft lighting with modern fixtures to balance out the design.


Modern Bathroom








Simple bathrooms with concrete floors evoke the feeling of a modern space. Concrete can be shaded to any color imaginable and is very durable and long-lasting. Along with the concrete floor, add a concrete vanity top combined with a square under-mount sink for a modern touch. Alternatively, pedestal sinks also bring in a simple design to the bathroom and coordinate well with concrete. Keep the fixtures in the same finish to create a seamless design. For example, brushed- nickel towel bars, faucets and wall sconces look brilliant together. For an added decorative touch, add white subway tiles to the shower for a classic yet modern look that will keep the space feeling light and open. Top the bathroom off with a lantern pendant light overhead.

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