Modern Furniture – A Buyer’s Guide

By Author: Jane Cooper
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Would you like to have a beautifully furnished home to go to at the end of your busy day? Do you want to walk into a house that is tastefully furnished and comfortable to boot? This article focuses on modern furniture trends and decorating styles.

Modern furniture is a term coined to describe furniture made from the late 19th century, which has been influenced by modernism, a departure from the furniture designs that preceded it. Characterized by simplistic designs and polished metal, modern furniture has evolved from the heavy to the visually light. What the modern movement has sought to achieve in furniture is originality and technological innovation based on the influences of the Bauhaus School and foreign persuasions.
The factors that concern us when it comes to decorating the house are what furniture to buy that will be aesthetically pleasing and where to place the furniture to get the best overall effect in the room.

The first step that I would recommend is to make a floor plan that includes to-scale measurements. Measure the rooms and decide what pieces you want to put in the room. The ...
... pieces you choose should be functional as well as pleasing to the eye. No sense buying a chair or sofa that is so uncomfortable it never gets used! Using the visual method is a good way to envisage how the room would look with your modern furniture in it.
You can even use computer graphic tools to design your room if you are so inclined or draw a manual plan. Then do some research online to get an idea of the modern furniture available in stores and the prices and sizes.
You can divide large rooms into sections that have different functions, for example a large living room can be divided into a formal sitting area for your guests complete with end tables and maybe a coffee table, and you can have an informal sitting area for the family with the television in that area.

Rule of thumb when decorating, don’t overcrowd the room, retain the spacious look, which will complement your modern furniture. Symmetry is also a factor to be considered when decorating a room, it you have a pair of something then place them on either side of the room to achieve a balance in your decorating style.
Another aspect worth considering is the interior of your home; do you have a traditional wood paneled interior or a more modern colored walls interior? All types of modern furniture may not blend with a traditional interior so selection of the pieces will have to be carefully done. Try doing some research on the internet to get ideas of interiors of homes decorated with modern furniture; this will help you in choosing the right pieces that will add a touch of elegance to your home. You can also get tips on how to place the furniture to benefit fully from it.
When you are only buying a few pieces of modern furniture you will need to ensure that they match perfectly with the existing furniture, go for the eclectic yet blended look that will give you a real kick and make your visitors appreciate your taste.

When buying and placing your modern furniture you should remember that the end result should positively reflect your personality and taste, and the better organized and placed your furniture is, the more elegant your home will look.
About Author:
Jane Cooper writes about contemporary furniture in Dallas and Dallas modern furniture.