Contemporary Style Mood Board Posted by Sarah Mueller on November 06, 2017 in Inspiration Elements of contemporary design: Sleek surfaces - Glass, lucite, stainless steel or brushed nickel. Streamlined architectural elements. Contemporary window designs commonly stretch floor to ceiling creating sleek sightlines with expansive glass. Minimalism and a feeling of “airiness” - Less “stuff” overall. Bright, open, airy describe the contemporary home. Uncluttered surfaces help achieve the look. Simple clean lines in furniture and decor - Avoid overstuffed or heavy furniture. Use furniture on legs to reduce visual weight. Subtle colors with accents of something bright - Alternate textures to bring visual interest to neutral color palette. Wood tones - traditionally very light or very dark tones. Clean white spaces. Lighting - Accent clean lines with bright lighting. Combination of natural light from large windows and accent lighting from modern fixturesCheck out some real life projects featuring contemporary windows: About The Author Sarah is a professional writer by trade and passion. She specializes in writing about windows, doors, home design and decor, and learning all she can about the home improvement industry. Sarah spends her time away from the office cleaning up stray socks and pokemon cards strewn about by her two little boys. She is an avid reader, runner, and gardener who is known for her atomic salsa. More posts from this author.