Modern interior design is characterized by simple, unadorned aesthetics with clean lines and a focus on horizontal and vertical elements. Originating between the 1920s and 1950s, the style emphasizes natural materials, neutral color palettes, and an uncluttered environment, making it ideal for open floor plans. Key components include exposed structural elements, minimalistic furniture, and the celebration of natural light.

1. Modern Interior Style
Understanding the Modern Style of Décor
Modern design was meant to be the antithesis of the previous design styles which used
heavy textures, carvings and wood tones throughout the home. Therefore, most
components of modern design, from the furniture to the shape of the rooms, includes
clean, straight lines with no additional detail. This differs slightly from contemporary
design, which uses curves and sweeping lines, modern design’s lines are crisper
sharper and very spare
Origin and Developmemt
The modern style is simple and unadorned. It is connected to the age of
machination and is often referred to as that of the 1920s to 1950s. The modern
style movement continued to grow in popularity throughout the first half of the
20th century, and later derivatives of this style are known as mid-century modern
and postmodern.
Key characterstics of the Style
This philosophy behind the modern style makes it a perfect decorating choice for
those who like simple, uncluttered spaces with clean lines and a lack of fussy
adornments. It goes well in the open floor plans that accompanied the
development of this style.
If you’re thinking of decorating a space in a modern style, here are a few things
you should know.
• Structural elements (such as concrete or beams) often left exposed
• Emphasis on horizontal and vertical lines with fewer curves

2. • Lack of fussiness or fluff
• Low, horizontal furnishings with clean lines
• Celebration of natural light and unadorned windows
• Natural materials such as unpainted wood, metals, leather, and
natural fibers.
• A neutral colour pallets
• Reflective surfaces such as steel, chrome, or glass
• Natural woods and wood veneers
Use of Colors
A neutral is a colour that acts as a subtle background hue, which can easily be
layered with other stronger colours.
That makes neutrals a great blank canvas for you to get creative, giving your
artwork and architectural features a chance to shine.
A neutral color scheme can be anything from light neutrals, Such as cream and
white, to darker shades, such as chocolate or Charcoal.

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Lightings Considerations
Modernism has pretty solid parameters. Form is very important in modern design.
You may see geometric shapes, rigid squares or perfectly simple circles and
ovals, with few embellishments to interrupt the flow of the piece.
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4. Wallpapers
Modern wallpaper walks the line of chic sophistication and stark glamour. These
high-fashion designs put a fresh, ontrend spin on design inspirations, often
bringing simplistic patterns and colours to life with a bold, clean look. Setting the
most fashion-forward design and colour trends, contemporary wallpaper brings
geometrics, textures, florals and more to futuristic heights of a la mode
fascination.
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1. https://www.brewsterwallcovering.com/modern–wallpaper &
2. https://www.muralswallpaper.com/ca/styles/ modern/
Furniture and Decor
Modern furniture features fluid contours and minimalist aesthetic. Modernist
principles embrace a simple, clean look. Its main principles include: Minimalistic
design, smooth surface , clean straight lines, warm neutral colours, materials that
includes both wood and metals

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1. https://www.roomstogo.com/furniture/collections/modern &
2. https://www.sohoconcept.com/products/collections
Reference Images
Living Room

6. Dining and Kitchen

7. Bed Room and Balcony reference Images