CONTEMPORARY INTERIOR DESIGN BY MARGRET LUNA by Luis Eduardo Moreno Velázquez

Contemporary interior design

INTRODUCTION

The contemporary style in interior design, technically, is the one that is based on the moment that is being lived, in the here and now but ... how does one manage to identify the present? Sometimes it is less easy than it seems. In general terms, it represents a 180º turn to the opinions of traditional decoration. This translates into a preference for soft profiles instead of ornate, solid fabrics or with very subtle prints instead of colorful designs as well as specific accessories instead of large collections of various objects.

If you are interested in this topic, if you want to become a professional or you are simply passionate about interior design because yes, this ebook is for you; We are going to tell you some keys about this type of design. In this e-book produced by Margaret Luna Architectural Interiors, it is a small guide on a trend that is in the top 3 of interior design styles. In it we will see a bit of combre, textures, colors, furniture, arrangement of bedrooms, kitchens and more.

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Contemporary style, as its name suggests, is a current style, from this time (we could call it the style of the twentieth century). It is an evolution of the traditional style without reaching the extremes of avant-garde. It is common to confuse it with the minimalist style, but although it shares its pure and straight lines, its wide, clean, open and orderly spaces, its tendency to avoid the separation of spaces or its absence of moldings, it nevertheless has a cozy point that sets it apart. from the coldness of the hightech style or the ‘’less is more ‘’ of minimalism. This style usually uses large, completely free wall panels in which to place few elements (a large painting, a sculpture ...), often contrasting the colors, thus making them the center of attention in the room.

The contemporary style is also characterized by its great luminosity, especially natural, since it has large windows or curtain walls that allow abundant light to enter. The interior lighting is also very well designed and planned, accompanying the spaces to give a feeling of spaciousness and continuity or to emphasize the prominence of some of the few predominant decorative elements in this style. Of course, nowadays when fusion predominates, it is a perfect style to combine with a piece of classic furniture or with a stately interior full of moldings, baseboards or trim.

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The furniture is usually straight lines, clean, continuous and very contemporary, accompanied by a decoration generally in abstract forms.

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Colors Textures

The colors that predominate in the contemporary style are blacks, whites, the range of grays, and browns, both light and dark, creating contrast between them, although sometimes a more vivid color tone (usually monochrome) is added to break homogeneity. To achieve contemporary style in your interior design, place furniture in straight and pure lines, clear finishes, glass, nickel, stainless steel or chrome are present in contemporary style furniture. The textiles are natural fabrics, silk, cotton, linen in neutral colors, sometimes with a specific color to give it a touch.

For the walls you should always use paint in neutral tones, as with the textile you can give it a specific touch with a more powerful color or a special finish. Wallpaper can also fit well, as long as it is very subtle. For the floor, use wood, cement stone or a laminate, to give it warmth, use rugs with a simple design that is not too flashy.

BED ROOM If what we are looking for for our room is to give it an elegant, clean and contemporary appearance, we must consider the inclusion of modern furniture that has to do with the simplicity and minimalism of the contemporary style. Without a doubt, the most impressive piece of furniture in a contemporary bedroom is the bed, it must be simple and express simplicity. Contemporary chests of drawers follow the line of simplicity and appeal of neutrality. These are generally wooden boxes that do not have great detail but functionality and design. If we have free space in our bedroom, it is attractive and also highly contemporary to add a living area inside our room. Placing a piece of sofa that is characterized by its size and its visual appeal

dining ROOM

Contemporary style in dining rooms is characterized by its simplicity, which is why it is often confused with the minimalist and eclectic style, because compared to the latter, we see combinations of materials such as wood, glass, stone, metals. , textiles and concrete, sharing the same space. The rule of thumb for decorating a dining room in a contemporary style and with a lot of style, is to maintain a uniform color range using several shades of the same color. In contemporary style, furniture is distinguished by the simplicity of its lines, characteristics of styles such as minimalist and Scandinavian, but in contemporary decoration, curves are welcome, so the chairs can present this geometric line and the table of the dining room can be round. The most popular materials for decorating the dining room in contemporary style are those in wood, combined with stainless steel, glass and there are also tables and chairs made of plastic with really beautiful finishes.

As in all rooms in the house, the size of the space will have a lot of influence on the choice of color. The use of neutral colors is another of the advantages offered by contemporary style, since in general, this trend seeks to fill environments with light. Dark hues are important in contemporary dining rooms. It is worth mentioning that some dark tones help to give it a more intimate and cozy feeling, so we will see designs with gray walls. The white color is undoubtedly the pampered one, but we will also see some notes of chocolate color, even black.

When looking for cleanliness and order, the white furniture fulfills the task of giving a neat and fresh image, in addition to illuminating The living room of our house the space. must be able to reflect our personality with pieces of One point to take into account in the rooms good taste and that are are the coffee tables, which we can make it stricomfortable, to be able to king enough not to need an object on it. enjoy the company of family In the decoration of the rooms, we must consiand friends in this room that der the textiles with which we are going to is so cozy. dress it; whether in the tapestry of the armchairs, in the cushions and in the rugs, which Neutral tones offer a feeling play an important role in our design. of serenity and warmth, so if you choose to wear a monochromatic range, beige or sand combined with wood, a material that we can see frequently in a contemporary room, will ensure the success of your design. In this type of room, we can see different styles of furniture within the same space, preserving a harmonious dialogue with the lines, in order not to overload the environment. Using a dark tone for one of the walls will look spectacular in a large and open space.

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Contemporary rooms are fans of order and cleanliness, so your carpet must meet some characteristics to stay in that state; In a light and harmonious space, a rug that does not attract much attention will be ideal, since it will maintain harmony with the rest of the design. This room of gray, white, black and wood, appeals for neutrality in every way, so the design of its carpet maintains the concept of style.

kit chen Today, the kitchen is evolving towards comfort and functionality, allowing you to enjoy a pleasant space around which life at home revolves, and this is perceived in the design of contemporary furniture, in which all the elements that intervene in its installation contribute to achieving a modern style, in line with the new trends in decoration and with the new habits of life. Within a contemporary kitchen, furniture is the main protagonist, where aesthetics and functionality come together following the basic principles of this style: Designs where the straight line marks the style, taking it into account in the distribution of the kitchen furniture when locating the drawers, drawers and doors, since their lines also mark the design.

Smooth surfaces where the design will lie in the combination of materials, textures and color, always following a professional kitchen study where this combination will be marked according to space, natural light and personal style. The absence of handles creates clean spaces free of visual obstacles, giving prominence to the layout and finish. Optimal use of space in high and low furniture, pantry cabinets and corner furniture. As for the measures of kitchen furniture, the standardized goes to a second term since we will find high, low and column furniture with different measures that will adapt to a personal project taking into account the aesthetics and ergonomics of those who live in This space.

The essence of contemporary kitchen furniture lies in the comfort of opening and closing both the drawer and door fronts and the easy access to its interior, especially in corner or corner furniture where accessibility is a factor of Vital importance. Order is essential, and within the contemporary style, there is a specific piece of furniture to store each utensil. The lighting in the modern kitchen practically comes as standard, with strips and profiles for LED lighting under the tall units facilitating the vision of the interior with much more clarity while working on the worktop and with LED lighting inside the modules, managing to visualize to the last corner or nook.