Modern design is one of the most popular ways to decorate a home. Many people appreciate the clean and fresh look. In fact, there is a common misconception, modern always means minimalistic. In reality, there are many fun and exciting things you can do with modern furniture in Ottawa. Going modern can be a bit challenging but it doesn’t have to. Here are 5 great ideas for getting the most from your new furniture.
1. Look for a focal point
Does your room have a focal point? Not all rooms do, but most living rooms should have a focal point. Here’s how to find yours:
* Walk into the room and what is the first thing you see? Chances are this is the focal point of the room.
* Look for the room’s most impressive feature.
* Your main point could be a panoramic view of the outdoors or a cozy fireplace.
2. If There’s No Focal Point, Then Create One
Don’t panic if you can’t find a main point of your room. You can make one. Here are some tips:
* Use your modern furniture in Ottawa for the focal point. For example, you can make the bed stand out from the room by using white walls and light coloured flooring, along with a bold coloured bed spread or duvet.
* Try painting one wall of the room a different colour. Now use a picture or other item hung on the wall and install highlight lighting over the picture. This is now an interesting focal point.
* Is your living room large and spacious? A large entertainment center can be the perfect point of interest. Maybe your living room is small. Try an entertainment center with plenty of offsets and a lot of storage capacity.
3.Keep It Neat and Clean
So many people allow clutter in their living rooms and it can literally destroy the look fresh look of modern furniture in Ottawa. To keep people from leaving magazines, newspapers, and other items on coffee tables and end tables, provide magazine racks or have a designated area to store them.
4. Be Sparing with Pillows on Couches and Loveseats
Nothing can make a room appear cluttered or “too busy” than putting a bunch of pillows everywhere. They might be comfortable but those little pillows can draw attention away from the focal point and get in the way. If you are not sure how many pillows to use, try none. You may be better off.
5. Be Careful with Red Walls
Many people are going with red walls and it’s OK if one wall is red to accent a feature. However, more than one red wall should be offset with something neutral like white lamps or white wall fixtures.
Red walls can be disturbing to some people. They might make your beautiful modern furniture in Ottawa appear bland or out of place. You want your lovely furnishings to be a bold expression and not simply fade into the background, so when in doubt, go with white walls. They provide a feeling of spaciousness and are relaxing to the eyes.