| There's a simple philosophy behind Modern decor: | | | | Modern style focuses on straight, clean lines, so |
| Less is more. Decorating becomes easier once this | | | | consider this quality when selecting new bed linens. |
| rule is fully understood but there's more to a Modern | | | | Remember, "Less is more," and apply it to your |
| design that removing clutter. | | | | choices. If you select a comforter with a bold |
| Modern decor relies on a streamlined vision. Furniture | | | | geometric pattern, then choose solid color pillows to |
| is sleek and comfortable. The color palette here is | | | | avoid having too much. If the comforter is a solid |
| neutral, black and white. Accessories have a | | | | color, such as black, white, tan or other neutral, then |
| geometric quality to them, with sharp angles. Most of | | | | find geometric pillows. For texture to soften the |
| all, Modern design bases itself in the idea that space | | | | angles, add a plush throw in a contrasting color to the |
| is a crucial element of the design. Everything gets | | | | bed. |
| stripped down to its most basic level, and then is | | | | Place reading lamps on bedside tables or nightstands |
| given lots of room to show off its elemental beauty. | | | | on each side. Streamlined black metal lamps often |
| Follow these guidelines to make a bedroom come to | | | | work well with this look. |
| life in Modern style. | | | | Create a reading space by installing a Modern-style |
| First, remove the clutter. Keep only the absolute | | | | chair next to a window or in a corner set up for |
| essentials - bed, dresser, nightstand. Focus on | | | | reading. A leather-covered club chair would be |
| keeping a few pieces of furniture and a few pieces | | | | perfect, and these days this classic style chair can be |
| for accent. Remove everything that's small, cutesy or | | | | found in smaller sizes meant for today's homes. Add |
| collectible. | | | | pillow to the chair. If necessary, a large leather |
| Measure the room -walls, floor space, windows, | | | | ottoman that opens for storage can be set with the |
| furniture. Draw a scale diagram of the room and then | | | | chair. This gives the occupant a place to rest their |
| draw in where the furniture will go. This will save time | | | | feet, a place to set a cup on a tray, as well as a |
| and frustration trying to put a large, heavy piece | | | | place to store blankets or other comforts out of |
| where it won't fit. | | | | sight. |
| If you haven't already done this, remove all the | | | | Finally, select a stunning area rug to complete the |
| pictures and art objects from the walls and flat | | | | look. In fact, a good area rug can serve as a striking |
| surfaces. Whatever color the walls may be painted | | | | focal point for the room's decor. Choose from among |
| currently, consider painting them all white, off-white | | | | solid color rugs, geometric rugs or even shaped rugs |
| or a neutral tone such as beige, cream or light tan. | | | | to provide visual interest. |
| Plan to hang only one piece of art per wall as a focal | | | | Now the crisp, clean, spare Modern design you had in |
| point. | | | | mind has come to life in your bedroom. |