what’s the difference?
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What’s the difference?. Comparison of styles. Modern vs. Contemporary. Modern. Modern design is simple and sober and features minimal accessories. The modern design is characterized with Angular frames Low profiles Geometric Abstract patterns in textiles Abstract artwork. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
What’s the difference?Comparison of styles
Modern vs. Contemporary
ModernModern design is simple
and sober and features minimal accessories.
The modern design is characterized withAngular framesLow profilesGeometric Abstract patterns in
textilesAbstract artwork
Natural materials like linen, leather and teak wood are mostly used.
The lines are unembellished as well as straight.
Danish Modern
Modern In modern design, the furniture is
often raised from the floor with the help of legs in order to create an airy and open atmosphere.
Colors used in modern design are neutral shades that are highlighted with splashes of color.
Walls are generally cream and white in color.
Floors are mostly made of cement or bare wood.
In addition, sculptures and paintings are used as an integral part of modern design.
Bauhaus
Contemporary“the present moment”the style of the design is
of the dayreflective surfaces clean and sleek linesinnovative graphical
patternsunusual colorsrounded formsasymmetrical designs
Modern vs. Contemporary
In the Country
French vs. English vs. AmericanFrench
Rustic flooring stone, clay,
or brickPale plaster
(stucco) walls and ceilings
Dark rough wood beams
Raw wood cabinetsRoosterCopper pots
EnglishBright colors Evocative of the
garden Embroidered rugs Floral printsDelicate china
arranged on the wall
Framed botanicals, and landscape painting
AmericanDown-to-earth
practical style with a few spare frills
Aged patinas Antiques Primitives Home spun in
character Often patriotic in
theme
English