TIMELESS DECOR STAPLE
Contemporary Decor
Contemporary decor reflects what's current, often borrowing from modernism while allowing more fluidity, curves, and trend-driven accents. It’s design that evolves with the moment.
Common Characteristics
On-Trend Shapes and Profiles
Contemporary interiors embrace gentle curves, low-slung furniture, and mixed materials. Lighting may be bold, sculptural, or asymmetrical—adding personality to clean spaces.
Flexible, Edited Palettes
From crisp monochrome to muted earth tones, color schemes are sophisticated and on-trend. Decorative hardware is often sleek and polished, with unexpected shapes or finishes.
Details with Design Intent
Whether it’s a standout floor lamp or an unusual pull on a drawer front, the smallest choices help tell the story. Each piece is selected for visual impact and cohesion.
Our Take On The Style
“Contemporary style is always in motion—it adapts to the now. It's as much of a concept as it is a hard-set decor style. We love its flexibility, its fresh silhouettes, and the way it balances softness with structure. For those who want a space that feels fashion-forward but livable, this is it.”
— The Amerelle Design Team
Where You’ll See Contemporary Style
Contemporary design is always shifting—but you’ll find it most prominently in cities and suburbs where current trends and new builds dominate. It thrives on the West Coast in open-plan homes that blur indoor and outdoor living.
In metropolitan areas like Chicago or Atlanta, it brings bold furniture, mixed finishes, and up-to-the-minute lighting.
In the Northeast, it often overlaps with Transitional, giving classic spaces a stylish update. Contemporary style is for those who like to stay current—and whose spaces reflect what’s now, not just what’s next.
Contemporary Style Lighting
Statement lighting thoughtfully selected to reflect the forms, tones, and textures that define the Contemporary aesthetic. Designed to tie the room together—beautifully.
Contemporary Style Wallplates
Wallplates curated to complement the materials, finishes, and mood of Contemporary spaces—because the smallest details should speak the same design language.
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Related Decor Styles
Modern
This turn-of-the-century design style is a simple, clutter-free aesthetic that steers clear of frills and bold color. It was born of a distinct historical movement that introduced the concept of the open floor plan.
Transitional
Transitional spaces combine aspects of the Modern and Traditional décor styles, enhancing them with modern touches. It's an unintimidating style that provides a timeless appeal.
Modern Farmhouse
Inspired by modern styles, Farmhouse style homes often have open concepts with clean lines as a contrast to their rustic decorations and elements—balancing modern and rustic.
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