I realize we are in the South and with that comes the suggestion that good design must be of a traditional flavor. The South is all about its rich history, antiques, silver and tradition. However, the more I work with clients in the area, the more I see the modern trend wiggle its way in.
Maybe there are more Northerners or Westerners moving to our area who do not embrace traditional design. Maybe the younger homeowner is tried of the same old style of design. Or maybe homes aren’t built with the same traditional characteristics as they once were and tend to appear more modern. Whatever the case, modern design has become very popular.
Art Deco is an early modern style in the 1920s and 1930s, (after its popularity in the 1910s in France), that was very popular in large cities such as New York and Los Angeles. Then, there was the popular mid-city-modern style of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.
Where current modern design is concerned, I try not to blur the line between contemporary and modern. Modern, to me, means an up to date look. It can have some traditional value but it can be a somewhat clean and uncluttered look. Contemporary has a much more sleek and colder look.
I like to incorporate modern pieces with traditional decor. I feel it makes the other pop as it contrasts the other.
There are so many design choices to consider that could have a modern flair. It can be a paint color; a more bold and bright color. Or, maybe how the color is used as an accent wall instead of all four walls gives off a modern vibe.
Modern style rugs have become more popular than the traditional “Oriental” style, at least with my clients.
Modern upholstery has become very popular. Motorization is often seen in reclining chairs and even sofas. Styles have become cleaner and more simple. The upholstery fabrics are more solids instead of patterns.
Modern upholstery has become very popular and motorization is often seen in reclining chairs and even sofas. Styles have become cleaner and more simple. The upholstery fabrics are more solids instead of patterns.
I sell more modern case goods than traditional. Maybe it’s the clean style of the cabinetry and then it can continue to the modern hardware.
I find my clients are desiring more modern decor in general; whether its an oversized set of linked rings or a modern sculpture laying on a book on a coffee table or metallic dimensional art hung on the wall, my clients are desiring it.
Traditional furnishings, especially if quality is desired, is usually a higher end and often hand made, or even a custom made product. I believe some people make the price point their reason for purchasing more modern elements.
