Modern decorating is inspired by clean usage of lines. Every piece of furniture, work of art and even color has a function for the purpose of creating these lines and getting rid of clutter. We would like to make a few recommendations on decorating in your bedroom and bathroom to achieve this clean, modern look.

The first step in implementing modern décor into your bedroom or bath décor is to pick a neutral color. You can use different shades of this color (for example- tan, coffee and chocolate) to illustrate a color story or you can use the neutral color combined with an accent color that is sure to pop. If you choose to use an accent color in the bed or the bathroom, try to stay clear of bright reds or oranges. These colors are very energizing, which is not a characteristic that you would typically select for a relaxing bedroom or soothing bathroom. Light blues and greens are relaxing colors and make for a better selection when achieving this desired mood.

For a clean and sophisticated look, your floors and furniture may include a dark wood. If you have carpeting on the floor, try to restrict any busy patterns and keep it simple. Remember that modern décor revolves around clean lines, so less is more. Don’t place a lot of furniture in your bedroom or else it will suffer from the cluttered appearance that you are trying to avoid. While wood flooring is not the best of options for the bathroom, introducing white, porcelain tiles will bring in clean modern lines to modernize the room.

There are many ways to accessorize a modern bedroom or bathroom:

• The use of wallpaper and stretched canvas is a great way to add patterns or décor to the room. To maintain your modern décor, it is important to use patterns on a small scale. If you choose to display a feather pattern on your walls, then do so on a small scale and not throughout the entire bedroom. Nature is the biggest influence within modern décor. For this reason, look to display flowers, stars or animals that are silhouetted or are in one solid color.
• Lighting is a fun and inspirational way to bring modern décor to your bed and bathroom. You can find all sorts of lighting fixtures that have clean lines or are inspired by the stars to add to your modern bed or bath décor. If you choose to display a lamp, this is where you would want to use that accent color that pops.
• Keep the hardware in your bathroom silver and basic. Your hardware is there to do an essential job so let it do what it’s there to do and don’t add to it.
• Mirrors, of all shapes and sizes, can make the room appear to be brighter and larger. If you have multiple mirrors in your bedroom, stay with one shape but feel free to experiment with different sizes. Lastly, your bathroom should have one large mirror hanging over the sink.
• Artwork- There’s nothing like some modern art to make your bed or bathroom feel truly inspired by modern design. Find a minimalist or modern artist that you enjoy and hang a picture or sculpture in your bedroom. However, this work of art should coordinate with the colors that you have chosen.

When deciding on bedding or towels simplicity is essential. It is best to use solid, neutral colors for your bedding. Generally, white is the most used bedding color. In terms of towels, stay away from patterns. Towels that have stripes or are solid will continue to perpetuate the modern feel.

Modern décor can be a fun way to create a relaxing atmosphere in your home. You can lend your own personality, your likes and your tastes to the modern décor and create an ambiance that truly reflects yourself. The only thing that you can’t bring is excess.

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