Two words that express the modern style in the collective imagination? Elegant and trendy. The modern style favors clean lines in a simple and fresh monochromatic color table, dictated by the use of materials such as metal, glass, leather and steel.
Each element of modern design expresses essentiality and functionality, recreating a reassuring environment. Modern furniture recalls a style born in the early 1900s that marked a decisive break from traditional shapes, devoted to the use of dark wood and decorative carvings. This change led to a bolder design capable of mixing with other styles.
Today, you can find many reproductions of furniture designed in a modern style and you could contaminate a contemporary environment making it even more original.
The contemporary style is devoted to the concept of "here and now". It is difficult to enclose it within well-defined boundaries, because it is not too enveloping, nor warm, but not even minimalist: it reflects your being “now”, and is well represented by neutral design elements with smooth and elegant surfaces.
Bright, essential and capable of reflecting all your energy, the contemporary style is a blank canvas that can blend with other more retro interior design elements, such as the Art Deco style.
While they are different, modern and contemporary furniture are often used interchangeably, and can be the perfect choice to furnish your home with elegance.
What separates them is the sinuosity of the curves, which are not contemplated in modern design. However, they are two styles capable of accommodating the varying of your tastes, adapting with elements of different shapes, without upsetting your home.