Contemporary and Modern Houses

Modern houses, similar to the one depicted in this photo which were built from 1965 to 1966 are often referred to as ‘Mid-Century’. They are known for vaulted ceilings with large expanses of glass as shown here. The use of straight line contemporary furnishings work extremely well – on particular furnishings from the ‘Mid-Century’ period or many of the well-designed contemporary furniture pieces being offered today by Manufacturers such as A. Rudin, Dongia, Ironies and Gregorius Pineo, with Kravet offering more affordable options.

Contemporary and Modern Houses
Contemporary and Modern Houses

Adhering to sleek surfaces such as steel. Brushed brass, unusual marble species in polished or honed finishes, and colored acrylics and also wood tops with a square or live edge are all aspects of a well thought out contemporized interior. Using a Museum Gallery unified background color such as Benjamin Moore Chalk White for walls with Benjamin Moore Pure White Satin Gloss for wood trim and Benjamin Moore Oyster White for the interior doors.

They key to creating an interior with longevity however, is to use finishes and furnishings which are well designed with creative style (remember, less is more), and with quality materials (including products from abroad).