Contemporary

Contemporary-comfortable style without borders? The direction has incorporated features of different design styles – with the exception of high-tech and minimalism. The lack of luxury, simplicity, and comfort have become the hallmark of contemporary art. Style can help you effectively organize space even in the smallest, most uncomfortable room.

Year of birth unknown?

It is impossible to define clearly the boundaries, time and place of the appearance of contemporary art. The starting point in the history of the style is considered to be the 60s of the last century, but art historians believe that contemporary was born earlier — in the post-war years – and loudly declared itself closer to the turn of the XX century. Contemporary in English means “modern”. Designers contrast this trend with high-tech and minimalism. USA or Europe-the birthplace of style? A controversial question! Experts agree on one thing: contemporary has Scandinavian roots. The style makes everyday life simple and convenient without compromising the personal and family budget. Among the outstanding people who influenced the development of contemporary art are the controversial avant-garde artist Kazimir Malevich, the mysterious abstract painter Vasily Kandinsky, and the pragmatic architect Walter Gropius, whose projects allowed mass production of inexpensive furniture, household items, and the construction of typical residential buildings and factories.

Diverse, democratic, unpredictable

Italian designers consider the new style modern. Contemporary is not eclectic. Chic, luxury, pretentiousness are alien to the direction. Contemporary is often called a close relative of the Japanese style. Western and Eastern design trends are related to the strictness, brevity, and use of practical furniture of square and rectangular shapes. In the interior, contemporary is not allowed:

– uncomfortable items;
– redundant decorations;
– massive bright decor items;
– clutter of space;
– low quality of room lighting.
The wall of cabinets is the main attribute of the design direction. The style is focused on the use of sliding tables, armchairs, beds, sofas, transformers. It is considered democratic and unpredictable. Its simple solutions radically change the space, without requiring expensive furniture, luxury finishing materials, and exclusive accessories. Professionals, when creating an interior according to the canons of contemporary, make a choice in favor of laminate, plastic, plexiglass, MDF, composites. Rooms can also be equipped with natural wood, ceramics, and metal.

The universal comfort formula is not a myth!

All people have different ideas about comfort, but there are common points that allowed designers to derive a universal formula for comfort. An important element of it is the correct choice of color. Contemporary interior style will be indicated:

– pastel colors and discreet color solutions;
– guide to the personal preferences of the owner of the house, apartment or office;
– use of 3 main colors in the design of premises;
– floors, walls, ceilings in the role of the delicate backdrop for the interior;
– a minimum of bright colors — they are acceptable for design accents, whose role is performed by small items.
Each element of the interior should have a practical value, not be Intrusive, and work to create a psychologically comfortable environment. The living space is divided into zones of work, recreation, creativity, and reception, but its space is perceived as a whole.

For a wide range of consumers

Contemporary is perfect for small rooms. Today is the most fashionable solutions for the interior in this style:

– white plasterboard ceiling;
– case-compartment;
– modular furniture;
– light relief Wallpaper;
– multi-level floors and ceilings;
– contrasting finishing materials-use them to zone the space;
– abandonment of curtains in favor of blinds;
– bright small armchairs and poufs – for design accents;
– geometric patterns on carpets, walls, furniture upholstery;
– combination of General and local lighting devices.
The new style is in constant development, taking over from other areas of the idea. Contemporary is closely associated with mass production of furniture and chain stores. The direction is not limited by strict design and price limits. It meets the needs of people with different financial capabilities.

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