Are you finally all moved into your new home and ready to officially begin the decorating process? Perhaps you’re ready to give your house a complete redo. If that’s the case, then why not opt for a modern twist that will enhance the style and aesthetics of your beautiful new home?
The minimalistic approach and “fresh factor” that it presents will allow your house to breathe in new life from the moment the update officially hits. So, where do you begin? We’ve got you covered. To help you get started, we’ve put together the top 10 tips you can seamlessly add into your vision to complete the look you’re craving!
From an accent of new colors to playing with the leading lines in your room, we’ve here to supply you with all the ideas you need in the interior design department. So, grab a paintbrush or two, and let’s get started!
Accent With Primary Colors
Out of all the colors that you can add to the look of a room, primary colors add to the definition of the modernist style. However, it’s best to use these colors sparingly. Otherwise, it could create an entirely different aesthetic.
For example, line the primary paint color as a border along the walls. To tie it together, add the same color to the furniture with accent pillows. You can even get more creative by using unique prints or bold shapes within the accessory patterns. Have fun with the accents you create, especially since there isn’t normally too much color added to this type of style. If there is, it tends to be more muted.
Add Industrial Elements
From metal accents in the furniture to the initial décor in the room, industrial elements are an essential part of the modern style. Think chrome or brushed gunmetal. This can be found in chairs or even a coffee table. There are even some bookshelves that have wooden shelves and a metal shape that would fit nicely with this theme.
You can even add style to separate fixtures such as a fan or light switches. The industrial side of things can carry a bit of a vintage aspect, but its minimal design features allow it to blend seamlessly with the rest of the modern aesthetic.
Utilize Modernist Art
Are you missing pieces of color in your bedroom or living room? Solve this with the addition of a colorful piece of modern art to throw into the mix. Each piece creates the opportunity to liven up your space, so create a gallery or let one big statue stand alone to draw attention.
Not a fan of picture prints? Not to worry! The use of different modernist sculptures in the room creates depth. You can either have them sit on the coffee table, be placed as the centerpiece of a dinner table, or set them on nightstand tables. There are so many ways where you can tailor the art to fit your vision.
Keep An Open Floor Plan
Open up the rooms and let them breathe with the concept of an open floor plan. Without openness, your design style might feel stiffer and stuffier.
One great way to do this is by blending the dining room with the kitchen. You could even open the house by opening up the entry between the kitchen and living room.
The absence of the wall dividing the room allows for the furniture and fixtures to speak for themselves and flow into one another. The modern style is more minimalistic, so focus on playing with the shapes and depth of the room with the furniture pieces or wall accents.
Make The Space Sleek Without Moldings
The absence of detail can create major detail! For example, let the sleekness of the cabinets in the kitchen speak for themselves without any excess moldings or overly fancy hardware. That way, the cabinets will stand out, and you can accessorize in different ways. For instance, if you have an island in the kitchen, focus on a light fixture to place overhead.
If you find the cabinets to pe too plain, you can also mix the natural elements such as adding wooden countertops to the white cabinets.
Open The Space With Natural Light
Let the room in total speak for itself. Open the area with large windows all throughout the room. You can even add breezy white curtains to the mix to give the illusion that there’s more light in the room because the initial sun will reflect off of them.
Keep the natural elements of the room going with the addition of a white rug or a linen-colored sofa. The light from these will also bounce in the room, creating another illusion that the room is actually bigger.
Pro Style Tip: Any light-colored paint for a wall is normally recommended to make a room appear bigger and for the natural light to bounce off of it.
Play With Shapes
To give a room a more modern edge, add different shapes into the décor of your space. While a table is usually squarer in shape, pillows and rugs can be more circular. You can even have fun with the shapes of mirrors and picture frames. Simply have fun and be creative!
When the different shapes flow together, a more modern style emerges!
Think Simplistic
In modern style, less is certainly more. This can be best achieved with one statement piece centered in the room. On the other hand, this can also work with color.
For example, in your bedroom, you can focus the sheets and comforter to have one cool, modernistic print. Then the surrounding bed frame and other furniture, such as the dresser, can be a more natural or wooden color.
Find out where you want the statement piece to be located in the room and see how you can cater the rest of the décor to complement it.
Design With Lines In Mind
Let the lines lead the eyes! When there are lines in any room, your eyes are instantly more drawn to one particular area, and they can be found virtually anywhere. For instance, if there’s a bigger staircase that has the majority of the attention in a more modern room, it could have to do with the fact that the lines point upward and downward.
On the other hand, the lines can be found in the kitchen with the bar stools or even the horizontal handles of your cabinetry.
Paint The Walls Neutral
As mentioned earlier, when the furniture or walls happen to be more neutral, it opens up the space to appear even bigger. Even if you want to paint the walls a certain color, lean to a paler side of things such as a wispy blue or a buttercream pink.
Eliminate Clutter
Build storage into your space, and don’t worry about displaying any items on open shelving or on coffee tables. Keeping the room clear of any items that aren’t serving a real purpose is essential. Any extras should be hidden away. Coffee tables look great with a few books or one large vase filled with flowers artfully placed on top.
Our Final Thoughts
How do you feel now about adding modern interior design aesthetics to your home? Although it’s more minimalistic, there’s a lot that can be achieved with these specific decorating ideas. From the exterior look of your space to the type of furniture and accessories you choose, design can come from just about every avenue.
We understand a modern twist on home décor isn’t for everyone. But even if the modern look isn’t your cup of tea, there are still so many aesthetics and design ideas that you can tap into to give your house the class, beauty, and homey feel you’re longing for!
Sources:
https://www.bhg.com/decorating/decorating-style/modern/
https://www.mymove.com/home-inspiration/decoration-design-ideas/basic-ideas-of-modern-home-decor/
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/modern-design-inspiration
