Modern Home Interior Design Ideas

Modern, contemporary interior design is characterized by elegance, spaciousness, and minimalism. Displaying an appreciation for sleek designs and accessories, and a desire to forego motifs and their excessive use, modern interior design is striking without being over-powering or over-the-top. Clean lines, simple geometric shapes, and neutral colors form the core of any modern interior, and no matter what the theme or color scheme, there are five basic ideas that underpin any modern home interior.

Simplicity

Simplicity is key if you want to go for a modern home interior. The element of minimalism is what lends modern interiors their stylish personality. This does not mean that every room needs to be boring, stark and bare – a room painted white, with a couple of chairs scattered about is not a modern living room. Keep it simple, make sure the art work and accessories are minimal, and the rooms are free of clutter. There should be free flow of movement throughout the room, and it should be devoid of any obstacles. This means one object can also have a dual function – e.g. a flight of stairs can serve both the purpose of reaching the second floor, and act as a divider between the living room and the kitchen.

Function

In addition to being simple and clutter-free, the interiors of each room in a modern home need to be based on the function of that particular room – this means unnecessary appliances and add-ons are not allowed. Everything that needs to be present in a room (e.g. a stove in a kitchen, a bathtub in a washroom) should be easily accessible, and be the centre of attention in that particular room.

Open spaces

Modern decors are light and airy, providing inhabitants and visitors an element of spaciousness. Colors, furniture, and fabrics can also be used to great effect in order to make rooms appear larger than they actually are, and give the impression of a wide-open space.

Technology

It goes without saying that any modern home interior must incorporate a good deal of technology in its design. Streamlined appliances, flat-screen televisions in nearly every room of the house, and sleek computers are an essential part of any modern home décor, and these appliances and gadgets work best in colors like white, black, matte silver, or steel grey.

Character and uniqueness

Modern interiors are known for possessing a great deal of personality and character. Along with all the muted elegance and simplicity, you can give a room a great deal of character by adding in unexpected splashes of color, or statement pieces which lend an element of personality and uniqueness to a room. For example, hot pink bed covers in an otherwise white and black room will stand out to superb effect.