Modern Interior Decorating Tips

Modern decor is about more than just neutral colors and minimalism. Contemporary decorating seeks a balance between cozy accents and clean lines. This Better Homes and Gardens video presents several tips for incorporating fresh modern touches into your home decor:

The modern approach to decorating is to select comfortable but simple furniture and add personality through colors and patterns.

• Choose upholstered furniture with exposed legs and simple clean lines and exposed legs. Avoid busy patterns and heavy ornamentation.
• Leave your windows bare if privacy isn’t an issue.
• Select light fixtures with minimal color and a clean shape.
• Think of your room as an art gallery and select furniture and accessories with interesting colors and shapes. Just one or two stand-out pieces can liven up an otherwise traditional room.
• Go minimal in your kitchen with clean-lined cabinets organized in a simple configuration. Opt for art and shelving on the walls rather than upper cabinetry.