Contemporary rooms use neutral tones as paint colors.
One of the simplest and least expensive ways to revamp a room in a new style is through painting. Contemporary decorating is a comfortable approach to a more sterile modern aesthetic. It includes sleek, clean lines and contemporary materials such as wood and metal. Contemporary painting includes sleek and neutral walls with splashes of color.
Paint With Clean Lines
When painting walls for a contemporary room, it is important to have clean and level lines to enhance the sleek appearance of the room. To do this, carefully tape around outlets, windows and floorboards. Use a level to ensure that you are painting perfectly straight lines. While some d cor styles would encourage visible brush strokes and lines, contemporary design is about removing mess and clutter in favor of clean surfaces. To do this, use a roller and several thin coats of paint to paint a perfectly solid wall.
Contemporary Colors
Use contemporary wall colors such as neutral earth tones or light paint colors when painting your contemporary house. Avoid colors with too much intensity such as bright yellows, purples or greens. Instead, use washed out versions of those colors. This will make the rooms in your house look bigger. Popular contemporary colors are beige, light gray, white or light green.
Use Punches of Color
One complaint of contemporary design is that it appears too stark and uninviting for people that prefer a comfortable and warm style. If this is the case for you, paint accent colors on small walls in entryways, backsplashes, staircases and basements. Choose colors that fit with the color scheme in the room. Use very bright colors on very small walls and less bright but still vibrant colors on larger walls. This will keep your room balanced and contemporary.
Paint Boxes of Color
For a more retro and modern approach, paint boxes of color on various walls in your home rather than the whole accent wall. Choose bright but muted colors that mesh well with your home's color palette. Paint these boxes of color around pieces of wall art to help accent the art, or to frame doorways and windows.
Use Black Paint
Paint color accents in various rooms with black paint. Choose matte black paint, as it will have a more even and sleek appearance. Use black paint in rooms that have a lot of natural light. Paint the rest of the room with a light and warm color. If you are painting accents in a child's room, consider using black chalkboard paint.
