DESIGNER Wardrobes

Contemporary designer furniture is unique and constructed of high quality materials. In a contemporary style home, it is important to choose furniture that is streamlined and distinctive. The key to this interior design style is minimalism: straight lines, sleek textures and minimal details. Contemporary sofas are not going to be plush or overstuffed, but instead will be firm, with tight fabric and possibly no armrests. Contemporary furniture may be made of smooth fabric; otherwise, it might be made of wood or some type of metal. While some end tables have drawers or storage underneath, contemporary tables are open underneath with minimal storage. Furniture handles are usually smooth and sleek, and often come in a stainless steel or nickel finish. Contemporary colors consist of black and white, as well as various bright hues. A typical color scheme is black, white and shades of gray with pops of color as accents; however, one will also find browns and other neutral colors in a contemporary home, as well. Color, texture, finish: Furniture designers have to keep all these factors in mind when coming up with a new design for their furniture lines. They can be nearly any color, but the texture should be smooth or flat and the finish should be smooth and somewhat shiny.