What’s the difference?Comparison of styles

Modern vs. Contemporary

ModernModern design is simple

and sober and features minimal accessories.

The modern design is characterized withAngular framesLow profilesGeometric Abstract patterns in

textilesAbstract artwork

Natural materials like linen, leather and teak wood are mostly used.

The lines are unembellished as well as straight.

Danish Modern

Modern In modern design, the furniture is

often raised from the floor with the help of legs in order to create an airy and open atmosphere.

Colors used in modern design are neutral shades that are highlighted with splashes of color.

Walls are generally cream and white in color.

Floors are mostly made of cement or bare wood.

In addition, sculptures and paintings are used as an integral part of modern design.

Bauhaus

Modern Art Kandisky

Pollock

Warhol

Contemporary“the present moment”the style of the design is

of the dayreflective surfaces clean and sleek linesinnovative graphical

patternsunusual colorsrounded formsasymmetrical designs

Modern vs. Contemporary

In the Country

French vs. English vs. AmericanFrench

Rustic flooring stone, clay,

or brickPale plaster

(stucco) walls and ceilings

Dark rough wood beams

Raw wood cabinetsRoosterCopper pots

EnglishBright colors Evocative of the

garden Embroidered rugs Floral printsDelicate china

arranged on the wall

Framed botanicals, and landscape painting

AmericanDown-to-earth

practical style with a few spare frills

Aged patinas Antiques Primitives Home spun in

character Often patriotic in

theme

English