Modern style consists of clean, streamlined furniture and architecture style from the 1930s with roots in the German Bauhaus School of Design and Scandinavian modern design. Characterised by polished surfaces, strong geometric shapes and asymmetry, Modern style was originally considered 'shocking' with its moulded plastic and metal combinations. Expansive, unadorned windows marry the interior with the exterior landscape.

Colours

The neutral palette often consisting of white gloss walls allows for accessories to take centre place in any room.  The minimalistic approach is typical northern European/Scandinavian following the theory 'less is more'. 

Furniture

Combining moulded plastics, chrome, glass, light veneer and granite as the predominant resources, furniture takes on a world of its own.  Sleek, smooth and polished are words to describe surfaces in a modern interior.  Gone are the days of carved woods and heavy solid furniture.  Ottomans and shortbacked chairs with simplistic storage and low lines are the new trend.

Lighting

Cylindrical shading, spot lithting and tracking are considered the lighting of choice when it comes to a Modern interior.  Designers should always take into consideration the amount of light that larger windows allow into a room along with the choice of window furnishings before being tempted to over do lighting choices.  Again, less is more in this instance.

Things to remember when considering a Modern Interior:

• Given the neutral backdrop of a Modern interior, the art and accessories in a modern interior are extremely important and must exhibit striking shapes or forms to make a statement.
• Special pieces should be called out with spotlights for visual impact.