The dish on modern design
Modern style is a clean, streamlined furniture and architecture style that first appeared in the 1930s with roots in the German Bauhaus School of Design and Scandinavian modern design. The modern movement was a response to what happened in design and history up to that point. Art, architecture and interior design broke from traditional detailing and styles and forged a new path. Modern design is still a prominent style in today's homes where homeowners seek original mid century modern furniture and accessories or resort to reproduction pieces. Defining characteristics of modern interior design include: John Maniscalco Architecture simple, minimal, flat surfaces and unbroken lines low profile furniture with raised legs for an airy look wood floors but sometimes, cork, cement or rubber minimal accessories emphasis on form, geometric shapes large windows that let the outside in natural elements for accessories (large plants, sculptural twigs) Kimball Starr Interior D