In our effort to regularly introduce you, our readers, to looks and decor styles as elaborated upon in our Style Guide , Discern brings you a Modern Contemporary Bedroom that is gender neutral, and formal without looking stuffy. This look could be modified to fit beautifully into an urban high-rise apartment, a penthouse or even a duplex apartment with high ceilings. It is characterised by clean, simple lines. Decorations are kept to a minimum and natural light and wood are celebrated.



The Modern Contemporary style was created in the 20th and 21st centuries, taking its inspiration from the We encourage you to find the main sources of light in the rooms of your home and place your furniture in a way that allows maximum natural light in.The Modern Contemporary style was created in the 20th and 21st centuries, taking its inspiration from the Mid-Century and Scandinavian styles . This style is continuously progressing and evolving as more and more urban dwellers are coming to appreciate a simple design approach that retains full functionality. Materials such as glass, high-gloss polish lacquers, copper, brass and electroplating techniques all encourage the final look of contemporary pieces: crisp lines, pronounced edges and smooth textures, which distinguish the clutter-free approach of this style.

The Discern team wanted to give this particular bedroom (inspired by the Art Deco movement) an elongated illusion of length and make it as bright as possible with the use of natural light. The bed was placed in front of the window, instead of placing it against a wall as most people tend to do. This helped achieve a brighter look and provided greater distance from the television, which was mounted across from the window. A rustic wooden bench was placed at the foot of the bed to provide some extra space for bedroom items (the comforter and cushions can easily be placed here when the bed is turned down for the night). During the day, the bench acts as an additional piece of furniture, and a decorative item that provides a level of layering to the space. The dark (Slate) flooring was chosen as a contrast to the light (Luxe Blush) painted walls, though the designers ensured that it still matched the carpet.







We added sunny, yellow drapes to infuse some freshness into this Modern Contemporary bedroom. The beautiful lamps from houseofthings.com added a sense of delicacy and dynamism to the space. The African Kudu lamp in stainless steel is inspired by the horns of the antelope. We love that the horns sit cleverly on a steel base. Touches like these add a sense of global glamour to the room.







When beginning this project, we turned to the modern lines of Art Deco architecture for inspiration, and re-interpreted it with a twist. Forests and jungles inspired the colour palette used in this look; nature is always a safe place to turn to when in doubt! The FabIndia bench adds a dash of the rustic while the cushions add much-needed texture.

The wall colour could be replaced with a deep cypress to lend your room an added sense of richness. We love the dark chocolate floors. These elements, when fused together, will help make your bedroom feel rich and vibrant, without being stuffy.