Contemporary

 

• emphasis on line and form, angles

• horizontal / vertical lines

• structural elements important

• abundant open space and natural light

• airy

• captures style of the moment / today

• cream, tan, white, black 

• monochromatic or tone-on-tone

 

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Modern

 

• modern and contemporary are often used interchangeably but not exactly the same

• modern refers to a specific design movement that arose in the early 20th centrury and follows stricter guidelines (Bauhaus, Eames)

• rejected traditional styles

• iconic furniture styles