Contrasting themes and elements for home decor
The basic experience and ambiance of a home can be enhanced by weaving different themes for the interiors. Rather than selecting a common theme for the entire home, contrasting themes for various rooms kills the monotony and make the visitors feel fresh as they step into each room. The color combinations on the wall and ceilings, flooring, materials used, lighting, fabrics, art works, decor add-ons; all these can be used in various ways to create different contrasting themes inside a house.
Let us look at some of the modern day themes and elements used by home decorators and architects.
Contrasting colors and shades: One of the best ways to enhance the underlying theme of any area is by using different contrasting colors and shades for different sections. The living room, kitchen, bedroom, all can be made look different and refreshing with different color combinations. There are many combinations today which a designer can suggest you considering your preference, mood setting of the room, themes and ideas. The choice of colors with a single accented wall, polished or rustic finishes etc are some modern ideas. Floor colors also act as a background canvas where the decorator can play around to enhance and highlight various themes.
Use of fabrics: The use of fabrics is the latest trend that has caught the imagination of interior decorators to enhance the contrasting effect for interiors. Fabrics and fabrics liners are actively being used on walls, ceilings and drapes with various patterns and colors bring out a contrasting effect and vibrancy to the interiors.
Lighting to create the right mood: From big residential houses to small apartments, lights can enhance the look and appeal of the underlying theme and design. Interior decorators today are using more and more yellow, warm lights and spot lights instead of the usual white lighting to create the right mood for different occasions. The use of different types of lights also gives the designer an additional aspect of shades to play around giving the best result and impact.
Art works: Art works has always been synonymous with interior designing. Be it a painting, a statue, a pot, or even a curio; art works enhance the beauty quotient of the room. One can set in different rooms with different kinds of art work depending upon the theme of the room, color combinations, free space available etc. Different interior themes used by designers today include contemporary, traditional, vintage, art decor etc, and art works can be used in coordination with the main theme.
Furniture: The furniture plays an important role in setting the theme of the room and the overall ambiance. For example, contemporary furniture placed in a traditional themed house, or vice versa looks awkward. On the other hand, one can mix match furniture for different rooms- like a contemporary themed bedroom with a contemporary cot, colorful kid’s room with a flashy furniture etc. Elements like center tables, side tables, corner stands etc are also essential part of house.
Arrangements: Rooms need not be always stereotyped with custom arrangements. An innovative arrangement can sometimes change the entire appeal of a room. A modern style in decor is that even small spaces look spacious with arrangements and decor.
A modern design is different from a contemporary design. A contemporary design stands for the trendy, where as in a modern design various elements like clean lined design, minimal textures, bold geometric shapes, asymmetrical balance and functional arrangements are the key features contributing for an impressive and contrasting decor.
