Monday, June 22, 2009

What Modern Furniture Should Look Like?

Your friend invites you to a house warming party, the first thing that captures your interests is the elegantly designed furniture. You decide that your house also needs a change of furniture made with modern style and design.

Whether it is your office or your house that you plan to give an overall modern impact, both are equally important, because you spend your time at both the place. You work in your office and at home, you require a cosy and comforting environment. There are four main points through which you can build up your ideal concept of modern furniture. The form, function, colour and style, each element follows the other gradually and each is intricately connected to the other.

While deciding upon the form of the furniture you should first consider the utility factor. Modern furniture comes in all sleek and broad shapes but what suites you best is modern furniture.

Suppose you buy a table with chairs having a lean back and you are not comfortable while having your lunch or dinner. Alternatively, if it is your office chair then do not consider it as modern. Your comfort is the top priority. Keeping this aspect in mind you should go for buying modern furniture. The form should not supersede the function.

The next thing to remember is the colour of your furniture. Colour is the element that makes the overall impression of the furniture. Light and soft colours that create a soft and solemn look are completely out. New and vibrant colours like apple green, electric blue, hot pink, steel grey etc are necessary for your furniture. They will give you the ideal modern appeal to your stuff. Shiny and glossy effects are also in this season.

Polish the metal furniture with a patterned fabric to add glamour. Upholstery is an important aspect required while changing the overall décor of your room. Try to choose colours that blend in with the colours of the ambience. Soft and light pastel colours are in this summer for upholsteries. Floral designs and traditional tapestries can never be out dated.

Storage is another very important area that you must not overlook. The best storage style is the Italian style of storage as you can place the shelving units in any convenient corner of the house. The design is elegant. This prevents the disproportionate look, even if these shelves are laced anywhere in the room. Iron coat hangers add beauty to your room. They come is useful during a rainy season and during winters.

These are all the touches that add to your furniture shopping if you want a modern touch to it. When you are done, you are sure to be satisfied with your choice and the whole idea will be comforting as well.