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Modern vs. Contemporary

Modern vs. Contemporary 

When it comes to Interior Design and Architectural styles, we hear these two styles quite often : Contemporary & Modern. A lot of people tend to have trouble differentiating the two, and with good reason. Both styles have a lot of similar characteristics, such as : simple, clean lines, lots of neutrals,  glass, metals and wood materials. So, what sets these two styles apart then? 

Modern

“Modern” style started in the late 1800’s. It was a movement where they tried to break free from tradition. Tradition from all of the style era’s previous to this were very decorative. From all the crown mouldings, drapery, patterns and prints on furniture, flooring options etc. a lot of detail and thought went into designing interiors and architecture before the modern movement. Modern style tends to follows a strict style format. 

Here is a kitchen that is all straight clean lines, clutter free, natural materials and all neutral in colour, although sometimes you will see pops of colour in modern design, this picture illustrates modern to perfection. 

Contemporary 

“Contemporary” style differs from modern because it isn’t stuck on one style, it has a lot of clean simple lines but is not afraid to introduce curved lines rather than all straight. It is eclectic. Contemporary doesn’t follow a strict style format like modern style tends to.  

This picture has a few modern characteristics such as the neutral colours, the natural wood, and even the table and chairs are mid century modern design, but what makes it contemporary is the mouldings, the open shelves with decorative glassware displayed rather than hidden away in a clutter free fashion, the subway tiles and the trendy grey tones. This combines several trends, and that is what makes it contemporary. 

I hope this short article was informative, I like to keep it short & sweet! If I missed anything or you have questions please comment :)  

Mid Century Modern

Recently I had some clients (a young couple) who had a mid century modern style home and were looking for some ideas. They adored colour and their preferred colour palette was grey, yellows & teal, they also wanted to honour the original style of the home but bring it up to today's standards. So I put together a mood board for them. You can shop this look at Lounsbury Furniture Moncton.