While some design styles are fairly straightforward (minimal design of course, being design with minimal objects and decorations), others can cause some level of confusion. Modern design and ...

What is the difference between modern design and contemporary design? At face value, they seem to refer to the same thing — linguistically, they are synonyms of one another. However, in reference to ...

Modern and contemporary design have been popular interior design trends in recent years. However, it’s not uncommon that the two are intertwined or confused for one another. When it comes to creating ...

Carpeting doesn’t line up well with contemporary styles, and while rugs are used, they’re often used as accent patterns or colors. (iStock / Getty Images Plus) Wanting a home that looks stylish and ...

“Contemporary style has a clear appeal for homeowners who want rooms to have an open, simple feel,” said Jim Parello, Vice President of Marketing for JELD-WEN. “Unlike some more rigorous design ...

A video of an expert labeling contemporary interior design as "the worst design style" has sparked a lively discussion. The clip, posted by @hanaeltjes, has garnered over 30,000 views since it was ...

Eighteenth-century Shakers put contemporary minimalists to shame. Members of this religious sect based in upstate New York and Western Massachusetts were adamant that form follow function: a chair was ...

A wedding style that references present-day trends, contemporary design includes an assortment of décor that can be categorized under a modern or minimal theme. Some of the design qualities that can ...

For Becky Melander, moving into a 1920s Tudor in Clayton’s historic Claverach Park neighborhood was truly a homecoming. Melander grew up about a mile away, and when she and her husband, Dr. Matt ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amanda Lauren writes about interior design and real estate. Hosts Chelsea and Cole do finishing touches in renovated kitchen at ...

There are ten strategically designed suites at the Westin London City hotel. The hotel is a modern edifice in the City of London, an area in the British capital full of the goings on of banking and ...