Furniture is one of those essential things that we use every day. If nothing, it is a reflection of your personality, and speaks of your style statement to your friends and family.Contemporary style is based on the idea of minimalism where less is more. These furniture pieces allow you to play with your imagination while deciding colour schemes and shapes. They represent the styles and trends of the present time.

If you're looking for furniture pieces to match the contemporary decor of your house, there are certain characteristics that you must pay attention to:

Shape of the furniture

Generally, couches and chairs of the contemporary style have square edges and thin-angled legs. The idea is to leave an empty space beneath the furniture, which is an important feature of this style. For this, the furniture is raised above the floor and there is no skirting or frill under the chairs/sofas.

Another important feature of a contemporary furniture is the fixed shape. All units are generally in rectangular shapes to give a pleasing, minimalistic look.

Materials used

Usually, natural woods and fabrics like cotton, wool, silk and jute are used in the manufacturing of contemporary furniture to ensure a clean and urban look. Latest to join the contemporary trends are metal furniture pieces with chrome/stainless steel. White or black lacquer finish on the pieces also gives the desired effect of a smooth, lustrous surface. Another typical characteristic of a contemporary furniture is that a combination of materials are used, like wood and high gloss, high gloss and glass, or stainless steel and glass.

Colours

Black, white, grey, brown or other neutral colours are the ones usually associated with the contemporary styles. These colours make the furniture pieces blend well with the other elements of decoration, without taking attention away. Moreover, if neutral colours are chosen, then it would become easier for you to accommodate any new ornaments or decorations in the house without the worry that the furniture wouldn't blend in. Having said that, you may also choose colours from your own colour palette, provided they match well with the over-all colour scheme of the house and blend with the daylight coming into the house.

The furniture pieces must not be cluttered together. For pieces like cabinet or entertainment system, choose a sleek and long design involving minimum shelves. This will give your house an airy and spacious look that the contemporary decor is known for.