“Contemporary design came out after the midcentury-modern movement,” Sander says. Starting in the 1970s, the style was first seen as more of an amalgamation of various popular aesthetics of the time, ...

In a world where contemporary design favors clean lines and minimalist interiors, vintage objects play an essential role. They breathe soul, memory, and authenticity into our living spaces. Silent ...

An industrial style living room with concrete floors and a brick wall - In4mal/Getty Images What do concrete floors, exposed piping, brick walls, and rustic wood have in common? They're all hallmark ...

"The details are not the details. They make the design." – Charles Eames. Creating attractive spaces that anticipate the needs of users relies on several factors: scale, circulation, functionality, ...

Not traditional yet far from modern, contemporary interior design can feel like the best of all words. Audrey Scheck of Audrey Scheck Design tells me, “While modern design refers to a specific time ...

Longtime readers of this column no doubt are familiar with my penchant for juxtaposing the old and new and even sometimes mixing styles. However, in doing that, the basic tenets of design must always ...

From raw textures to sculptural metals — these are the industrial living room decor pieces I recommend when a space needs a ...

Modern homes are more popular than ever, but many of us think decorating one can be achieved by purchasing the right modern furniture and decor, as if it is a formula. However, this ultimately ends up ...

Due to its practical nature, concrete has been used extensively in outdoor open spaces for patios, driveways, sidewalks, etc. More recently, concrete has made a return as an essential component of ...

The once-popular "modern farmhouse" home design style is "officially out," according to one interior designer in Ireland. Interior designer Aoife Tobin offered her perspective on why the style has ...

As noted, transitional design is generally defined as an interior style that combines modern style with traditional design. “Transitional spaces are defined by a tonal, textural, monochromatic, and ...