The modern contemporary style was born in the late 19-century, when the industrial revolution took place. The materials used for this style are therefore easy on the pocket. During this era, interior designers started to look towards sleeker, simpler designs for modern furniture. While in the past, furniture was constructed almost entirely from wood, resulting in heavy overstated pieces indicative of grandeur and luxury, the access to new materials and the various ways of working with them allowed designers to start making more compact and modestly-sized pieces of furniture. The style can be best represented by using materials such as glass, steel and reinforced concrete for products, and smooth and undecorated wall surfaces.

The design style chosen for this living room reflects international trends in contemporary design. We included functional pieces of furniture that allow free movement in the space, and no clutter. We placed the console behind the sofa and achieved the desired balance in the room by arranging sleek products against a heavier backdrop - while the floor is busy and the wall draped with Roman curtains, the seating and the coffee table make a clean combination.

The striking designs seen in modern contemporary furniture - their fluidity and sharpness - make everyone really sit up and take notice of them. Our choice of furniture for this space helps create a