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This industrial-style room features a concrete wall that resembles one you might see in a spacious loft. Keep things sleek by maintaining a clutter-free environment and opting for furniture with clean lines. Sarah Lyon is a freelance writer and home decor enthusiast, who enjoys sharing good finds on home items. Since 2018, she has contributed to a variety of lifestyle publications, including Apartment Therapy and Architectural Digest. Modern style has been around for a while and is based on simplicity and functionality, while contemporary style is whatever happens to be “in style” at that particular time.

• The easiest way to make a kid’s room less childish is to think outside of cliched color palettes and gender norms.
• “A writing desk tucked in a bay window creates a work zone and draws natural light to increase productivity,” designer Michael Cox says.
• The built-in wardrobe looks lovely finished in a super matt olive green laminate.
• Paint the wall with vibrant colors, use creative wallpaper, create a gallery wall, add art, hang a mirror, or add stylish storage.
• When designing that personal space, you simply cannot overstate the importance of a thoughtfully designed bedroom ceiling.

Instead, choose one or two darker elements that will add some dimension to your space. You want to maximize the natural light coming into your bedroom during the day so it feels bigger and brighter. But then of course at night you want the room to be as dark as possible – it’s a tricky balance. The choice … Read More