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Modern v. Contemporary

RenovateDSM — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 18:39:30 -0700

Interesting discussion. I think perhaps you are both right, and that in retrospect my title for this photo was probably not very accurate...

Modern (or more specifically "modernism") is a specific design style that crosses over art, product/furniture, and architecture. As a whole this space, the furnishings, and the house itself are not a case study in modernism.

This space and the way in which it is furnished would probably fall under the general umbrella of "contemporary" - a sub-category of which would be what Meredith called "eclectic" above. Things like exposed brick, open floor plans, stainless steel fittings, and creative reuse of traditional furnishings in unconventional ways are all elements of a contemporary design aesthetic.

If I recall correctly, this house was full of anachronisms like a claw-foot tub, wide-plank pine floors, a farmhouse type trestle table, and many other things. Yet the anachronisms are played off against a clearly contemporary backdrop of exposed brick, open floor plan, and modern furnishings.

I would say the space is

whitemeredith7 — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:15:17 -0700

I would say the space is (mostly) traditional, while some of the furnishings are modern. The dining table and chairs are clearly in the style of the home, while the sofa, end tables, and side chair are more contemporary. I'd call this "eclectic". :)

The space is modern in that the cumlulative whole of the rooms and their furnishings are a mixture of different styles and periods. However, the bones of the space itself are definitely more traditional than modern...IMO.

Why is this interior modern?

darrys — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:43:41 -0700

Why is this interior modern? Just because of the couch? I can see plenty "not so modern" items all over the room, they all combined together result in a very nice and cozy look, things could be even better though if we focus on maximizing the space in the room.

Modern Interior, Historic Home

RenovateDSM — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:29:39 -0800